Employment-based visa caps significantly influence the tech industry in the United States. These caps limit the number of skilled workers entering the country annually and impact tech companies’ ability to fill specialized roles. Talent shortage and innovation...
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What are your visa options if you want to work in the U.S.?
If you have always dreamed of working in the United States, you may wonder what steps you need to take to make this dream a reality. One factor you need to consider is securing a visa that allows you to work legally in the country. The U.S. offers several types of...
What are common reasons for United States visa denials?
A visa denial can create significant complications for business and travel plans. While you likely do not want to consider that possibility, the United States denies over 4 million applications yearly. Good preparation may prevent complications with your visa....
Families and businesses benefit from reversal of green card ban
Many families of foreign workers remained jubilant after President Biden on Feb. 24 reversed an executive order issued by Donald Trump that prevented green card applicants from entering the U.S. Immigration advocates pressured Biden since he entered office to rescind...
Federal judge gives reprieve to H-1B visas, overturns Trump rules
The H-1B visa program that allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers had been under threat from the Trump Administration since last fall. Thankfully, that is not the case anymore. The visa program, which brings an estimated 85,000 foreign workers to...
Increasing immigration fees will impact businesses, workers
Workers and businesses hoping to take advantage of employment-based immigration opportunities in the U.S. are facing a new hurdle: significantly higher petition fees. Come Oct. 2, 2020, a slew of filing fee hikes will come into effect. While increases are happening...
How do you hire foreign workers?
So, you found some talent overseas. Congratulations — now it is time to get that person on your team. This article will look at the steps you should take in order to legally bring foreign workers to your company. Keep in mind that this is only general information,...
Visa backlog makes students scramble for summer jobs
While immigration has been a hot-button issue in the news for a while now, the focus so far has been on the way the White House is dealing with asylum-seekers and undocumented immigrants. However, the Trump administration's policies have caused turmoil in in many...
Workers choosing to work outside U.S. due to immigration issues
There are many companies in Miami and across the U.S. that rely on foreign workers. Many of these companies use highly skilled tech workers for their important business needs. Lately it has become more difficult for these workers to enter the U.S. and become foreign...
Immigrants bring a lot to the American economy
Despite being constantly under scrutiny by the current administration, immigrants in the Miami area and across the U.S. are helping the American economy. Many in Miami are immigrants and are in the country to create a better life for themselves and their families....