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We have updated our H-1B FAQs to provide you with the most current and accurate information regarding H-1Bs.  1. What is an H-1B and who is eligible to apply? An H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s...

How to Utilize Rental Income for EB-5 Investments All EB-5 investment funds must be traced with thorough documentation proving they were lawfully obtained. This is critical to obtain approval of your EB-5 application. The source of funds can vary widely, from income savings, business profits, and sale of assets to gifts and inheritances. Each source...

The Department of State Reciprocity Schedule is a crucial resource for anyone involved in the U.S. immigration process, whether you are petitioning for an immigrant relative, the Beneficiary in a petition, or filing for a non-immigrant status. This article shall provide details on the reciprocity schedule, explaining what it is, how it works, and why...

A new trend has emerged where USCIS is approving employment-based green cards even when the applicant’s priority date is not current. Normally, to receive a green card, there must be a visa number available, corresponding to the applicant’s priority date. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), visa numbers are generally assigned at the...

Starting August 19, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting online applications for its new Parole in Place program, introduced under the “Keeping Families Together” initiative. This program is designed to assist non-citizen spouses and stepchildren who entered the U.S. without proper admission or parole. By granting temporary Parole in Place, these individuals...

Job creation is central to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program because it aligns with the US government’s goal of stimulating economic growth through foreign investment. The program requires each EB-5 investment to result in the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for US citizens or green card holders within a minimum two-year timeframe. Part-time...

This article initially set out to compare the pros and cons of filing an Immigrant Petition for a foreign national spouse (Form I-130) versus a fiancé(e) visa (Form I-129F). However, while reviewing the estimated processing times on the USCIS website, the path is no longer clear.  In general, fiancé(e) visas had a shorter processing time,...

Once a private securities offering is ready to launch, issuers and fund managers must tackle the challenge of raising capital. Registered broker-dealers play a significant role in securities offerings by connecting issuers with potential investors. However, an increasing number of unregistered capital raisers, finders, agents, and individuals with similar titles claim they can assist issuers...