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!
Are Immigrants Losing Jobs Because of Coronavirus?
Ever since the Coronavirus has taken over the country, foreign workers in the US have been nervous about the status of their employment. There are some shocking percent of immigrants working in the US such as 24% of maids/housekeepers are non-citizens. In the US 8% of physicians are also non-citizens. In total, non-citizens make up […]
H1B Premium Processing Temporarily Suspended with Coronavirus Restrictions
*Update 6/22: On June 22, President Trump signed an Executive Order on suspending some US Work Visas including the H-1B Visa until December 31, 2020. There are several options you can take to enter the US for work. Learn more about options for US work visas during the temporary suspension. *Update 3/25: U.S. Citizenship and […]
H-1B1 Visa for Chile and Singapore Professionals
What is the H-1B1 Visa? While other categories of the H visa allow all nationals to apply, the H-1B1 is specifically for Chile and Singapore. Every year 1,400 visas are issued to Chile and 5,400 visas are issued to Singapore. The visas are for professionals from each country. Typical fields are mathematics, engineering, and business. […]
Minimum Investments for US EB-5 Visa Increasing
The EB-5 Investor Visa is visa which allows immigrants to invest in the United States in order obtain a Green Card. The program has been controversial in the past as it allows wealthy foreign individuals a way to quickly apply for and receive a Green Card. How Is The EB-5 Visa Investment Changing? The President Trump’s […]
New Zealand Citizens Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Investor Visas
E-1 and E-2 Investor Visas are open to citizens of countries with which the United States has a treaty of commerce and navigation or similar agreement. On June 10, 2019, New Zealand was added to the list of countries allowed to apply for these Investor Visas to the United States. New Zealand Added to E-1 […]
United States Plans to Add 30,000 More Visas For Seasonal Workers
The Trump administration spent the past week discussing how they plan to allow 30,000 more foreign seasonal workers into the United States temporarily. This would take place from when the rule is said to be set, through the remainder fiscal of 2019. The visa the seasonal workers would receive is called the H-2B visa. The H-2B program […]
Success Story: Family Immigration to the US with TN Visa
I had been working in Mexico as a dentist for the past 10 years. I met my wife five years ago and we got married last year. We have always dreamed of having a big family and my wife is now expecting our first child. My wife and I felt that moving to the US […]
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 Renew My Work Permit in the United States
Securing a work visa in the United States is an achievement that opens doors to a world of professional opportunities. However, as the expiration date of your US work visa draws near, it’s crucial to understand the process of extending it to ensure a seamless continuation of your career journey. Whether you’re an international professional […]
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 […]