Our experience with the team at VisaPlace has been absolutely amazing. Special thank you to Nadia Bakhtiari whom we had the pleasure of partnering with. Nadia was attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and accessible. She provided guidance and kept us in the loop every step of the way. We were so impressed with the professionalism and exceptional client experience from VisaPlace that we partnered with them for both our PR application and our citizenship application. Thank you VisaPlace and thank you Nadia!
Summer Jobs in the US for Foreign Nationals – Work in the US
Workers come to find jobs in the U.S. to improve their skills, their education level, travel in the U.S. and just to get a feel of the American life. Working abroad in the U.S. is also a wonderful way for individuals to spend a summer abroad or spend a gap year. There are ample opportunities […]
How to Extend an Expiring US Work Visa
If you’re currently working in the United States under a US Work Visa, your visa will have an expiration date. You must leave the US on or before that date or else you could suffer serious consequences. If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request before your […]
US Will Accept New H-1B Visa Petitions for 2020
UPDATE: The USCIS has announced that the amount of applications they will accept for 2020 has been reached. They are no longer accepting applications for H-1B visas. Recently the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced that they will begin accepting new H-1B visa petitions on April 1st, 2019 for the 2020 year. Those who […]
USMCA Immigration to US: USMCA TN Visa for Canadians 2020
July 1, 2020 Update: The USCMA has officially gone into effect on July 1st, 2020. June 2, 2020 Update: The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published an interim version of the Uniform Regulations concerning the interpretation, application, and administration of key provisions of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), including the Agreement’s rules of origin […]
NAFTA Is Out, USMCA Is In: New US Immigration Policy
July 1, 2020 Update: The USCMA has officially gone into effect on July 1st, 2020. June 2, 2020 Update: The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published an interim version of the Uniform Regulations concerning the interpretation, application, and administration of key provisions of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), including the Agreement’s rules of origin […]
NAFTA Work Permits May Be Eliminated for Canadians
[NAFTA is under revision. NAFTA will most likely turn into the USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). USMCA is expected to be approved in the beginning of 2019. Until then NAFTA will remain active and the visas under NAFTA are still available. Learn more about how the USMCA will affect Canadians. ] In 2018, the […]
If I have an H-1B Visa, Can I Work a Second Job?
Can I work a Second Job while holding an H-1B Visa? Many people supplement their personal finances with a second job. However, if you are working in the United States on an H-1B visa, you must be careful. The H-1B visa is a visa that requires a sponsorship from your employer. This means that if […]
H-1B Cap 2020: News, Updates on H-1B Program
Lastest update on the H-1B applications being accepted in 2019. The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached their yearly 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year of 2019. This means that anyone who is currently applying for an H-1B visa may not be accepted until 2020. There is an additional 20,000 […]
Immigration to the US as a Chef
Every year, thousands of cooks and chefs from around the world come to the United States to expand their culinary knowledge and settle into a new home. The United States is known as the melting pot of the world, mixing endless ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures into the food industry. There is an endless amount of […]
H-1B Visa Changes in 2018 May Affect You and Your Spouse
What is the H-1B Visa? The H-1B Visa is a work visa that allows highly skilled workers to work in the United States. A high skill worker is a worker with a University education or extensive work experience. To apply for this visa, you must have a current job offer from a United States Company. […]
TN Visa FAQs
Applying for a TN visa can be very confusing for many people, especially if you do not know much about it. Here, we have listed the most frequently asked questions about TN visas for both Canadians and Mexicans and provided the answers to them: Q: How long can you stay on a TN visa? A: Current […]
TN Visa for Mexicans: Fast Track to Working in the US
[NAFTA is under revision. NAFTA will most likely turn into the USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). USMCA is expected to be approved in the beginning of 2019. Until then NAFTA will remain active and the visas under NAFTA are still available. Learn more about how to work under USMCA. ] TN Visa Basics Usually, a citizen of […]
Secrets to Getting an H-1B Visa
What is the H-1B visa? The H-1B visa is for individuals in specialty occupations, including science, engineering, and information technology. Through this program, a US employer can temporarily employ a foreign worker to occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in a field. However, the application process can at times be frustrating or confusing. The following […]
Finding a Job in the US As an International Student
A large number of international students are currently studying in the United States. There is a substantial amount of job opportunities for students as they are given a chance to work for a certain period. Job-hunting as an international student can be difficult, as employers may well be unaware of cultural differences and visa requirements. […]
Processing Times Faster for E-1 & E-2 Visas With This Change!
The U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada has recently implemented a new, Streamlined E-visa application process for “first time E visa applicants and applicants renewing their E visas”. What is being changed on the visa processing is the following: the Post will be receiving and reviewing E-visa applications before the applicant schedules an in-person interview. The […]
