There are many reasons that an organization may want to bring in skilled talent from abroad. Perhaps they need the kind of specialized education that is in peak demand in the United States. Engineers, chemists and research scientists are among the highly-skilled and...
Employment Immigration
Court ruling affirms work rights of some visa holders’ spouses
Employment-based immigration often leads to massive changes not just for a worker who is accepting a new position but also their entire immediate family. With rare exceptions, many professionals granted work visas apply for visas that will grant their spouse and...
Can you get a J-1 visa exception to practice medicine?
The U.S. is having problems with labor shortages, and the medical field is no exception. The crisis is particularly tough in impoverished rural areas where it’s estimated that more than 6,000 additional primary care physicians alone to even start to relieve the...
If you get fired, will you get deported?
If you use an H-1 employment visa to come to the United States, it’s connected directly to your employment. The entire reason that you were permitted entry into the country was because you were offered a job that you wanted to take. U.S. companies will often search...
What are the most common employment visas available?
Securing a temporary or non-immigrant employment visa can be an ideal solution for those with professional ambition and a desire to enter the United States. Workers in a broad range of professions and with various different backgrounds can potentially enter the United...
What family members can come when you secure a work visa?
Getting a visa to legally work in the United States can be an incredible opportunity. You can advance your career and establish yourself in the United States. Although the visa is temporary, you have the option to renew it. You can also possibly upgrade your...
Will I be able to transfer my foreign professional license?
You may have many reasons you want to move to the United States. Whether you are making the change for a new opportunity or you want to be near friends or family, there is a lot to coordinate as you make your plans. When you already have a career in a field requiring...
U.S. government delays plans for changes in H-1B visa program
The Biden Administration on Feb. 4 announced it will delay a plan that modifies how the country issues H-1B visas. The current lottery-based selection system will remain in place through the end of the year rather than replaced by a wage-based incentive program...
Which type of employment visa do I need?
It can get confusing when you see all the different types of employment-based visas the United States offers. Here is a brief overview of some of the most important immigrant and non-immigrant visas based on employment for people looking to come to Atlanta to work....
New H-1B rules equal new headaches for employers, immigrants
If you’re a foreign national hoping to ply your trade in the United States or you're an employer who regularly searches for talent overseas, the hits from the federal government seem to keep on coming. New rules were just announced by top officials in the Trump...