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Global Immigration Questions

Posted by admin on Sep 8, 2013 11:39:51 AM

What is the difference between VISANOW’s Global Immigration and U.S. Immigration services?

“Global immigration” is the designation used for all of VISANOW’s services that take place outside of the U.S. and do not specifically require any interaction, applications, or submissions to any U.S. government agencies such as USCIS, the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security.

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E Visa

Posted by admin on Sep 7, 2013 10:11:42 AM

What is an E-1 visa or Treaty Trader Visa?

An E-1 visa or Treaty Trader Visa is used for companies or individuals who are involved in or want to develop substantial trade between the U.S. and a country with which the U.S. maintains an appropriate treaty. An E-1 visa can also be granted to the primary visa holder’s spouse and minor children.

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Employment-Based (EB) Green Cards

Posted by admin on Sep 6, 2013 10:29:16 AM

What is an employment-based green card?

Employment-based green cards are available to certain individuals who are looking to relocate permanently for employment within the United States. Unlike H-1B visa and other non-immigrant visa holders, the recipients of the employment-based green card intend to stay in the United States for good.

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H-1B Visa

Posted by admin on Sep 5, 2013 10:46:40 AM

What is an H-1B visa?

An H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign national workers in a highly specialized field.

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L-1 Visa

Posted by admin on Sep 4, 2013 11:09:31 AM

What are L-1 visas? What’s the difference between an L-1A visa and L-1B visa?

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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TN Visa

Posted by admin on Sep 3, 2013 11:12:06 AM

What is the TN visa?

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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Work Trainee Visas: F-1/OPT, H-3, J-1

Posted by admin on Sep 2, 2013 3:11:57 PM

What is the F-1/OPT 17 month extension?

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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