Logistical Considerations for F-1 Students and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
There are several deadlines to consider in handling an OPT application: Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(11)(i)(B)(2) “[f]or post-completion OPT, the student must properly file his or her Form I-765 up to 90 days prior to his or her program end-date and no later than 60 days after his or her program end-date. The […]
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U.S. Immigration Options for Fashion Models Working in the United States
Models from all over the world come to U.S. cities like New York or Los Angeles for runway, print and many other types of modeling jobs. To do so, models usually enter via one of three types of visas: O-1 visa, H-1B visa or the EB-1 green card. O-1A Visa Models who possess “extraordinary ability” […]
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When Should a B-1 Business Visitor Visa Holder be on an H-1B Visa?
A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain an appropriate visa. The most common visa for visitors is the B visa. This applies to people entering the United States temporarily for business (B-1), or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2). B-1 visas allow foreign nationals coming to […]
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Visa and Green Card Options for Foreign Entrepreneurs in the United States
Entrepreneurs have played a large part in shaping the U.S. economy. Their innovation and willingness to start a business is beneficial to the United States and its citizens as a whole. However, foreign nationals starting a business in the United States require a proper visa or green card. There has been a lot of debate […]
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H-1B visa – An Unconventional Option for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Foreign investors and entrepreneurs have had limited options when starting a new business in the United States. For the most part, the E-2 treaty trader visa and the EB-5 investor green card were the only two options. Both of these require an entrepreneur to invest a substantial amount of capital, as well as to demonstrate […]
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U.S. Employer Obligations to H-1B Employees
The Quick and Dirty on U.S. H-1B Work Visas Just about every employer, HR professional or recruiter has heard of the H-1B visa, which allows foreign nationals to work in the United States. But what exactly is this visa all about? Does anybody qualify? Are there restrictions on the types of jobs? This article will […]
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