You will need a work visa if you want to travel to the U.S. and legally hold down a job there. However, there are many different types of visas to get. The type you need will differ depending on several factors like your field of work, current employer and how long...
Immigration
What is a national interest waiver?
As you undoubtedly know, there are many benefits to becoming a legal permanent resident of the U.S. Still, obtaining a green card is not always easy, especially if you must find an employer to sponsor you. With a national interest waiver, though, you may be able to...
Summary of the EB-5 program for investor visas
The EB-5 program has the potential to award an employment-based, fifth-preference visa. Applying could be a step towards obtaining a green card: permanent residency privileges, in other words. The overall purpose of this program is to stimulate the United States...
What happens during a naturalization interview?
If you want to become a citizen of the U.S., there are many steps you must take to officially complete this process. After you complete your citizenship application and attend your biometrics appointment, you must attend a naturalization interview. According to U.S....
What to know about the R-1 nonimmigrant visa
Religious organizations often have reason or need to bring in ministers or other religious workers from other countries. If a person from a religious affiliation wishes to go to the United States to serve there, what visa is available to them? What the R-1 visa allows...
How do L-2 Visa holders complete Form I-9?
If your spouse has an L-1 Visa, you probably entered the U.S. in L-2 status. Now that you have acclimated to living in the U.S. you may be thinking about applying for a job. Fortunately, by virtue of having L-2 status, you likely have employment authorization. Unlike...
A look at labor shortages by industry
A temporary non-agricultural visa allows some foreign workers to come into the U.S. for certain jobs that do not pertain to the agricultural field. If you wish to apply for this mode of access, you should know that it only applies to industries that have a labor...
What should you know about investor visa options?
Securing a way to live in the U.S. as an investor is an attractive prospect to many people. Securing an investor visa allows many people every year to reach financial milestones, achieve their goals and enjoy life in their target country. Understanding investor visas...
When should you marry after obtaining a fiancé visa?
As an immigrant, your life in the United States probably does not feel complete without the love of your life being here to share it. The person you want to marry may still be in your home country. Fortunately, U.S. immigration law gives you a way to bring over your...
What type of visa do I need to work in the United States?
If you are a foreign national who wants to travel to the United States to work, a work visa is a requirement. The type you need will depend on a number of factors, including how long you intend to stay in the U.S., the field you work in and your current employer. Here...