Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
Am I Eligible for an H-1B Visa for the United States?
Who is Eligible for an H-1B Visa A H-1B work visa is a United States work permit for specific occupations that require a highly skilled worker to fill an open position. Many of these positions are in technical fields and require a University degree. You could be eligible for one if you meet the following H-1B […]
Work Permit Approved at Niagara Bridge: No Hassles
Hello Shabnam, We are pleased to report that Ippei is now in possession of a Work Permit. We crossed the border at Niagara Rainbow Bridge on Friday Oct 26. It took 20 mins of processing time for Ippei to enter US. Returned on the same bridge 2 hours later and got processed at Immigration Canada […]
Which Industries Sponsor H-1B Visas
The state of some businesses makes it difficult to find employees who can fulfill certain duties as needed in specific operations. While the unemployment rate is still holding at a high level, qualifications for specialist positions makes it difficult to find the necessary employees needed for specialized work. Many companies look to foreign markets to […]
Get a US Work Visa Without a Job Offer in 2024
Jobs That Do Not Require a Work Permit in USA Many US visas require that a job offer has been made to you when you want to work in the United States. The reason that you need a job offer to qualify for those visas is that your employer will file a petition on the […]
Canadians Working in the US: Occupation List
Can a Canadian Work in the US? Yes indeed! While Canadians cannot just pack up and move to the US and work, there are several ways that Canadians can obtain a visa to legally work in the US. The best option for a Canadian who wants to work in the United States may be a […]
Get Your 2013 H1B Visa Application Ready
Now is the time to have an immigration lawyer prepare your H1B visa application for 2013 What is an H1B Visa? An H1B Visa is a type of US work permit that allows foreigners to work “specialty occupations” for US employers. The occupations that qualify for an H1B visa are usually highly skilled and require […]
H-1B Visas Reaches Cap for 2010
Remaining 11,000 H-1B Visas Taken At the end of last year, a surprisingly high amount of H-1B visas were still available, which some speculated was due to the recession and higher visa fees. However, those fears can be set aside now as all of the remaining visas, which carried over into January, have all been […]
H-1B Visas Update: Visas still Available
Cap for H-1B visas not yet Reached The cap for H-1B visas for the fiscal 2010-2011 year still has not been reached. According to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a record high number of H-1B visas are still available, about 11,000. In 2009, it took until December for the cap to be reached. Most […]
H1B Visas Update for 2010
H1B Visas news and updates for 2010 Earlier in 2010, the United States Government increased the fees for companies applying for H1B visas, while fees for immigrant H1B processing also increased. However, the fee increases were extremely small, and in some cases the fees only increased by only $5. As of December 10th, 2010, there […]
An H1B Visa “Thank You”
H1B Visa Approved thanks to Niren and Associates Immigration Law Firm Dear Fadi: How does one express the deep gratitude I owe you and your firm? Before contacting your firm I had engaged two law firms in the USA. The first was quick to quote a non-refundable price and send contracts. After this they were also […]
EB-6 “Startup Visa” Proposed: April 27, 2014
New EB-6 Visa A bill that’s currently in the United States Senate will add another category to the list of American visas available for foreign nationals. The bill called the Startup Visa Act, was introduced by Republican Senator Richard Lugar and former presidential candidate John Kerry in February. This new visa would stimulate the American […]
I was refused a US Business Visa. What Next?
US Business Visa refusal questions for our immigration lawyers Q. I applied for an US Business Visa under the E-2 category. My application took a few months and came back refused because my investment was not “substantial enough” . I invested $50,000 into a gym in Maryland. How much investment qualifies as “substantial investment” for […]
US Business Visas for Canadians: The Various Options
US Business Visas for Canadians We are contacted every day from Canadians wishing to work or visit the US. Depending on a person’s circumstances, there are different US Visas that may be appropriate for them in terms of entering the US. Visas for Working in the USA For the purpose of working in the US, […]
E-2 Investor Visas Are Becoming Harder for Canadians to Obtain These Days
E-2 Visas Can be Tricky in a Poor Economy We have written about E-2 Investor Visas in the past: those US Work Permits for investors starting or buying a business in the US. Such business are often launched by entrepreneurs taking on great personal risk in the hopes of creating employment for themselves and other […]
US Business and Investment Visa for Canadians
It is very common for Canadian citizens to want to invest or start a business in the United States. Below, we describe which visas and options you may have in order to invest in, buy, or start a business in the US as a Canadian citizen. Can a Canadian Citizen Invest in the US? Canadian […]