An L-1A visa beneficiary must be employed at a company abroad at an executive or managerial level for at least one of the last three years before the L-1A visa is filed. Generally, L-1A holders are admitted to the U.S. for a three year period, though in some cases it is only one year.
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The nonimmigrant TN visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to come to the U.S. to work in as a NAFTA professional in designated categories. There are dozens of professions that fall under the designated TN category. Contact an immigration attorney or VISANOW immigration consultant to determine whether or not your employee would fall into any of the TN categories.
Canadian citizens can apply for a TN visa directly at the border/port of entry. VISANOW can prepare the TN application for the individual to present to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work visa intended for recent graduates of approved academic programs in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas. OPT holders may be eligible for an additional 17-month OPT extension after the initial one year if their employers are enrolled in the optional E-Verify program, a web-based employment verification system. It is valid for 17 months and the applicant’s work must directly relate to his or her course of study.
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B-1 visitor visas are for short-term business trips. They can be used to attend conferences, trade shows, meetings, or negotiations, and in some cases to obtain medical treatment.
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As with all immigration applications, it is essential that your application is expertly prepared and you are ready for your final interview. The VISANOW-retained attorneys and accommodating customer support team will ensure that the citizenship process goes smoothly for you.
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According to the department of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion.” This grant does not confer lawful status; neither does it excuse any previous or subsequent periods of unlawful presence. Existing regulations allow these individuals to obtain a work permit, as long as he or she demonstrates “an economic necessity for employment.” Deferred action grants exist under the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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The way our immigration system stands today, it can take between 2-10 years to get a family-based green card. We are looking forward to a comprehensive immigration reform bill that allows for a faster process and less time separated from family members, but right now there is no way to expedite the family-based green card process.
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If your green card is already expired, you should renew it as soon as possible. You will not be penalized for renewing an expired green card, but not having a valid green card in your possession could put you at risk for losing U.S. employment privileges and other benefits.
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If you have not met in person in the last two years, you don’t immediately qualify for a K-1 visa. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can travel abroad to visit your fiancé (depending on the country your fiancé is living in, you may need a tourist visa to visit there). Alternatively, if you are the foreign national fiancé, you can apply for a B-2 visitor visa to visit your spouse here in the U.S.
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