EB-5 Green Card versus E-2 Visa
Many people have been asking me whether they should apply for an E-2 treaty trader visa or an EB-5 green card. I have previously discussed each one of them in my previous posts below. There are several advantages and disadvantages to each one, which I will outline in this post. Which one is right for […]
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L-1 Intra-Company Transfer Visas
Transferring to a U.S. company The L visa allows a U.S. employer to transfer a manager or an executive from an affiliated foreign office to one of its U.S. offices. The employer must be doing business in the U.S. and it must have an existing relationship with the foreign company (such as being a parent […]
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Differences Between the U.S. and Canada’s Family-Based Permanent Residency Sponsorship Programs
Both Canada and the United States have a family-based sponsorship program that allows its respective citizens to sponsor members of its immediate (and sometimes extended) family. Below is a list of some notable differences between the two countries’ programs: Canada recently implemented a 2-year conditional residency requirement that a married couple must reside together if […]
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Applications for Provisional Stateside Waivers Will be Accepted Beginning March 4, 2013
Applications for Provisional Stateside Waivers Will be Accepted Beginning March 4, 2013 Current rule As the law currently stands, certain immigrants who enter the country illegally or overstay their visas are ineligible to apply for permanent residence (commonly referred to as a “green card”) from within the United States (known as adjustment of status). Instead, […]
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TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Professionals
OK, it’s not just for Canadians, as it also applies to Mexican nationals. The TN visa was created as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). However, more Canadians use this visa than Mexicans. Did you know that Canada and the United States share a land border that exceeds 3000 miles? These […]
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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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