The right coach can make or break a team. Professional sports teams take coach selection very seriously, and they only want the best. This was the motivation behind the National Hockey League (NHL) Buffalo Sabres’ attempt to hire a widely renowned strength and...
Employment Immigration
What is a request for evidence, and what does it mean for my visa?
Your employer filed a petition for your H-1B visa months ago. The wait to find out whether you’ll be accepted can feel like an eternity. This pivotal decision could be a defining moment in your career. At long last, you finally receive word from the United States...
Can you get unemployment pay as an immigrant?
The current health crisis has left people around the country in unforeseen, dire straits. Many have lost their jobs and are suddenly struggling to pay rent and put food on the table without a source of income. With so many Americans already living paycheck to...
The H-2B visa program explained
A successful business creates valuable benefits to the company, its workers and the community it serves. But in the busy season, there are industries across the country that just can't find enough temporary American workers to meet their needs. When that happens, the...
What are the classifications of “H” type visas?
If you are a prospective immigrant with your sights set on a working in the United States, what do you do next? Your first step is probably to look into options for work visas. Today we will look at temporary work visas. We will examine the popular category of "H"...
3 key ways immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy
For decades, the United States has served as a new home for people from all parts of the world. Immigrants have come to build better futures and embrace the abundant opportunities in America. As they have created their new lives here, immigrants have also supported...
Tech companies file $350M lawsuit over H-1B visas
A lawsuit filed in late January accuses the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of overcharging technology companies fees for H-1B visas. The suit seeks $350 million in refunds, but a victory for the tech companies could be even more costly for the...
New policy may slow ebbing H1-B successes to a trickle
You want the best workers for your company, and sometimes that means looking outside the country. H-1B visas might be the way to get the specialized employees you need to get the job done. But dwindling acceptance rates could make it harder to keep the flow of talent...
Can international students work in the U.S. after graduation?
Maybe you came to the U.S. for undergrad. Or maybe you got your PhD here. Either way, graduation is drawing near, and you’re wondering what this means for your future in the U.S. Can you stay in the U.S. to look for a job? What are your options? Temporary extension If...
How to protect yourself if ICE comes to your home
If you’re an undocumented immigrant living in the U.S., you may be worried about your ability to remain in the country. The president’s “deportation force” is trying to remove millions of immigrants from the United States. This has made many immigrants fearful to go...