E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas no longer available for citizens of Iran
Effective January 22, 2020, citizens of Iran are no longer eligible for E-1 treaty trader visas and E-2 treaty investor visas. This is due to the termination of the 1955 the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights between the United States and Iran (the Treaty of Amity) as of October 3, 2018. Any […]
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What documents do I need to enter the U.S. with a new H-1B visa
It’s December which means that many people are heading out of town for the holidays. For immigrants in the United States, that means going home to visit friends and family that you haven’t seen in a long time. If you were in the U.S. when you were approved for a non-immigrant work visa status, you may be […]
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U.S. Visa Options for Australian Citizens
Australia shares a special bond with the United States, as shown by the thousands of Australians living, working, or studying in the U.S. As a result of a various treaties between Australia and the United States, there are several visa and green card options available. E-3 Visa for Australians The most popular U.S. work visa […]
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USCIS Proposes Increases in Filing Fees
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice that it intends to increase USCIS filing fees for several visa and immigrant categories. There is no confirmation if, or when, these changes will take effect and we will update this post as new information becomes available. In the meantime, notable increases include: Naturalization: $1,170 […]
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USCIS Implements New H-1B Visa Registration Fee
For the FY2021 H-1B cap season, USCIS will require employers who intend to submit an H-1B petition to pay a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee. Instead of accepting petitions from every employer as in previous years, USCIS will run an early “lottery” of those employers who pay the $10 registration fee. Those selected in the early […]
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E-2 Treaty Investor Visas Available to Citizens of New Zealand
Beginning on June 10, 2019, citizens of New Zealand will be able to qualify for E-2 treaty investor visas. What is an E-2 visa? E-2 visas allow New Zealand citizens to either start a new business or to purchase an existing business in the U.S. With the visa, the applicant is permitted to oversee and direct day-to-day operations of […]
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