Florida is home to many foreign nationals who have come to the United States to work. Obtaining a U.S. employment visa is generally the first step for any alien who wishes to work in the U.S. There are a number of different types of U.S. visas tailored to specific...
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Foreign students working in the U.S. while studying
It is not uncommon for foreign students to study in the United States. Whether an immigrant student is working on an undergraduate, Masters or professional degree in Florida, the student might seek to make an income while studying. While some academic programs are...
H-1B visa program provides opportunities for foreign workers
For educated foreign workers seeking employment opportunities in the United States, the H-1B visa program offers a number of benefits. The H-1B program is intended to allow U.S. employers to hire non-U.S. nationals for "specialty occupations," which are generally any...
What are the categories for priority workers?
Twenty-eight percent of the total yearly limit of employment-based immigrant visas is given to priority workers. There are three groups of workers in the priority workers' category. These are: -- People with abilities considered extraordinary. The abilities are in the...
What visas are available for immigrant and nonimmigrant workers?
The United States is a destination for many workers across the world. There are unique opportunities here that draw people from other countries for both permanent and temporary positions, and each of these workers will need to secure a visa in order to work in the...
What do you think about talent-based immigration?
Immigration is a highly complex and sensitive issue for people all around the globe, and unfortunately, the immigration system in this country is similarly complex. Considering the diversity of immigrants as well as their needs and goals, it may not be surprising that...
Employees in tech industry struggle with immigration issues
Many people who come to the U.S. for work do so in order to get a job in the technology industry. People from all over the world are sought after to come work in highly advanced tech jobs. Unfortunately, many of them face some difficult challenges in regards to their...
What is an investor visa?
There are a lot of different ways for immigrants to obtain a visa to reside in the United States and one of the more popular ones is called an investor visa. Immigrants who apply for investor visas or E5 visas, are commonly referred to as immigrant investors or...
Requirements for an H-1B Visa
If you would like to receive an H-1B visa, there are several requirements you have to meet. This article will discuss those requirements and provide you with a deeper knowledge of how to navigate the H-1B visa application process. The first requirement dictates that...
Visa for athletes participating in a competition
Foreign athletes who would like to come to Florida to participate in a sports competition may qualify for a P-1A Internationally Recognized Athlete visa. This visa may be issued to an athlete who is coming into the U.S. to compete individually or as part of a team. In...