Russell C. Ford’s client, Royal United Gamebirds, is highlighted in this Shotgun Life article for the growth and development of their business through the use of the E-2 investor visa. Mr. Ford, as indicated in the article, was instrumental in helping Royal United Gamebirds secure their initial and continued E-2 status. Understanding the needs of entrepreneurs,… [Read More]
Business Immigration “Treaty-Centered” Options: Understanding the TN, E-3, and H-1B1 Programs
Bringing in skilled labor to work for your company is important, but it can be difficult. Fortunately, there are a variety of programs that can make it far easier for both the individual being brought to the country, and the company itself. If you want to bring employees to work from Canada, Mexico, Australia, Singapore,… [Read More]
Business Immigration: How to Choose Between the J-1 and H-3 Trainee Programs
When it comes to immigrant trainee programs for businesses and organizations, there are a number of possibilities. The two most popular options are the J-1 and the H-3. In this blog entry, we break down the basics. Getting Approval The first thing you’ll need to know is where you will get approval for each of… [Read More]
Russell Ford on the US Immigration Podcast
Russell Ford recently appeared on the US Immigration Podcast with Mark Deal. Click here to listen to the show!
Business Immigration: What Are the Limitations of a “Business Visitor”?
There are many times when the easiest way to have someone from another country come to your facility is by taking advantage of the B-1 business visitor visa. This visa works in much the same way as the B-2 tourist visa, which is set up specifically for those visiting the country for pleasure. So, whether… [Read More]
Three Immigration Challenges Impacting Businesses and Organizations
Finding skilled employees that are able to get specific jobs done well can be very difficult for many employers. In many cases, it has become necessary to look for qualified individuals from other countries in order to be successful. Business immigration is extremely helpful to both the organization and the individuals who are able to… [Read More]
Business Immigration: The Basics of the J-1 Visa Trainee Program
Many multinational businesses today have found that there are significant benefits to bringing employees from outside of the United States in for training. In addition to allowing them to have one centralized training hub for the entire company, it also helps to expose these foreign employees to the US culture and business practices. This can… [Read More]
Business Immigration: The B-1 in lieu of H-1B – when and how do I use it for my business?
In order to ensure your business or organization is able to meet your goals, you may bring in employees from overseas for a temporary period to help complete specific tasks or projects. This is very common in high tech industries, but it can occur in just about any business. In most situations, using the H-1B… [Read More]
The L-1A Visa: Who Qualifies
The L-1A Visa is a special non-immigrant classification which allows an organization to bring a non-US citizen employee to the United States for the purposes of providing managerial functions to an existing US office or to assist in setting up a new office in the US. For a comprehensive look at the L Visa, download… [Read More]
Business Immigration: Three Reasons to Consider Hiring F-1 Students
When running a business it is absolutely essential to hire on the right people to ensure each job gets done correctly. Finding and retaining talent is arguably the most important function for many businesses and organizations. One great option for many companies is to consider hiring “F-1 students.” The F-1 student is a student who… [Read More]
