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]

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]

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]

Whenever your business is hiring new employees it is important to ensure that you have an I-9 form completed and on file in order to avoid penalties or other complications. Though the I-9 is a one page form that appears easy and straightforward, its completion can be wrought with confusion and mistakes can happen quickly…. [Read More]

If you live abroad and are looking to engage in short-term business activities within the United States, you will likely need a visa (some individuals qualify for entry under their passport for short-term business visits but many require a visa stamp for such entries).  In such cases, the B-1 may be the best solution. This… [Read More]

Google has a staffer who is their “immigration fixer.” Her job is to help Google employees obtain their visas. Google spends $4.5 million every year taking care of visas, so they need someone overseeing their effort. Your business may not hire as many as employees as Google does, but if your organization deals with immigration… [Read More]

H-1B visas are among the most popular methods for employers to hire skilled workers who aren’t US citizens. In this blog entry, we’re going to discuss the process of obtaining an H-1B and discuss some of the key requirements and regulations. The H-1B visa is a dual intent visa. In other words, the visa holder… [Read More]

As as business owner or manager, it’s important to be sure that your hiring practices comply with immigration law. If you hire someone who is not authorized to work in the United States, that can make you subject to fines and other penalties. How do you know if you’re hiring someone who is legally authorized… [Read More]

“How can I help an employee within my organization live and work in the United States?” In today’s interconnected world, collaboration across borders is more important than ever. Yet, immigration law can feel like a maze of puzzles when trying to move employees around the globe. Working to help employees relocateinto the country without violating… [Read More]