US Work Permits and Work Visas News

The latest US immigration news and updates about US work permits, how to get yourself approved, what to do if your work permit expires. These include the TN, H-1B, J-1, and H-2B visas, along with other temporary work permits. For more information on the immigration process and requirements for US work permits and work visas, visit our section on US Work Permits.

How to Extend a US Work Visa: US Immigration

April 5, 2019USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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 authorized […]

US Will Accept New H-1B Visa Petitions for 2020

March 26, 2019USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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 […]

NAFTA Work Permits May Be Eliminated for Canadians

September 1, 2018USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

[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?

July 31, 2018USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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

July 25, 2018USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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 […]

H-1B Visa Changes in 2018 May Affect You and Your Spouse in 2019

July 12, 2018USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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. […]

Secrets to Getting an H-1B Visa

May 7, 2018USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

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 […]

Inside the Effect of the H-1B Visa

May 16, 2017USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

The H-1B Visa: A Short History In the 1950s, the United States initiated the H-1B visa program, which allows foreign workers to obtain employment in the US. The “Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1990” made changes to the H-1B program by requiring a bachelor’s degree at a minimum or equivalent work experience in a specialized […]

H-1B Visas Reached The Yearly Cap In 4 Days

April 11, 2017USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

Once again, there has been an alarming demand for H-1B visa’s in the United States. On Monday, April 3rd, 2017, the United States government began to accept applications for the H-1B visas which are usually granted to foreign tech workers. On Friday, April 7th, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they had […]

H-1B Visa Holders Help Increase American’s Income

January 25, 2017USA / Work in the US / Work Permit

Over the years, immigration policies have both hurt and helped the United States economically. Recently, economist agreed that the increasing number of highly skilled foreign workers in the U.S. on a work visa will help incomes rise. Immigration News: Economist say Immigrants with Advantaged Degrees Help Incomes Rise During Donald Trump’s campaign he kept going back and forth with […]

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