If you’ve ever watched the Olympics, you’ve probably realized that the United States is an athletic powerhouse. We’re an international leader in many sports, and we recruit top talent from around the world. If you’re an accomplished athlete, you may be able to come to...
Employment Immigration
Understanding the labor certification requirement
There are many types of work visas that one can apply for when trying to come to the United States for a job. Different factors—such as your area of employment, job ranking and any outstanding achievements in your field—affect the type of visa you may be eligible for....
How can a non-immigrant professional become a permanent resident?
If you have a temporary work visa in the U.S., you may be wondering about your options to stay in the U.S. permanently. Can you get your U.S. employer to sponsor you for a green card? The answer is often "yes." However, the type of job you have can affect the relative...
USCIS defines “economist” for NAFTA TN visa applicants
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) creates opportunities for bilateral trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico. Under this agreement, the U.S. government developed what is known as the TN visa—a nonimmigrant visa for qualifying professionals...
Immigrant investor visa requirements could trip you up
If you want to immigrate to the U.S. for employment reasons, it pays to pay close attention to the various ways this is possible, and the specific requirements for employment immigration. You may not know that employment-based immigration to the U.S. can fall under...
Don’t work up problems in the E-visa program
Texas is one of the largest of all 50 states. Its vast landscapes are filled with people of diverse backgrounds, races and ethnicities. Many are born and raised right here in the Lone Star State. Others emigrate from across the nation. Then, there are those who cross...
Will deportation threats deconstruct the construction industry?
Skeletal structures on construction sites dot the Texas landscape. Tens of thousands of laborers work hard to complete their work and to make these houses future residences for families. Truth be told, many of these construction workers are undocumented immigrants....
What is employment-based immigration?
People who are aiming to move to Texas just like you have different options available to them in regard to green card options. One potential path that you might look into is employment-based immigration, and we at Trevino Immigration Law wish to help you understand...