Guide to Applying for an H1B Visa in 2015
Wit the start of a new year comes the start of a new opportunity for U.S. employers to file H-1B visa petitions on behalf of foreign nationals in specialized occupations. We at Maximilian Law Inc. have written several posts over the past few years on various issues involving the H-1B visa. Below are links to […]
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Do I Need A Job Offer to Get a US Work Visa
Do You Need a Job Offer to Get a US Work Visa? One question that constantly comes up from people looking to get a work visa in the United States is whether you need a job offer first. The short answer is generally “yes.” The reason is that most work visa categories require the U.S. […]
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Adjustment of Status Through Marriage Under DACA
In 2012, the USCIS began granting certain undocumented aliens employment authorization for a period of two-year years. Approved DACA applicants may also be eligible for Advance Parole, which allows them to travel outside of the United States and to re-enter, provided that it was for humanitarian, educational or employment purposes. DACA applicants are undocumented – […]
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USCIS Will Accept DACA Renewals as Early as Four Months Prior to Expiration
In September 2012, the USCIS began approving employment authorization for certain undocumented aliens who were eligible under DACA (Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals). The approvals were valid for two years, meaning that the first DACA approvals are set to expire in September 2014. Those who have been approved under DACA are eligible to apply for […]
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Who Pays The Filing Fees for a Work Visa: Employer or Employee?
A lot of people looking to secure U.S. work visas like the H-1B wonder who pays the fees: the employer or the prospective employee? Generally speaking, the employer must pay for the attorney fees and government filing fees associated with the H-1B petition and Labor Condition Application. This includes the fee associated with submitting Form […]
Read more →Work Visa Options for Graduating F-1 and M-1 International Students
With graduation season just around the corner, it’s time to look at visa options for graduating international students. If you are in the United States on an F-1 or M-1 visa from a SEVIS school, you should be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows F-1 or M-1 graduates to work in the United […]
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