At a White House press event on February 25, 2025, Trump announced that his administration has a plan to “cancel” the EB-5 immigrant investor program, and to roll out a new “Gold Card” program in its place. During the event Trump stated, "We’re going to be selling a...
In today’s globalized economy, the competition for top-tier talent in the tech industry is fiercer than ever. California’s tech companies, from startups to industry giants, are at the forefront of innovation and often require highly specialized skills that aren’t...
By Kristina M. Seil, Esq. and Jina Park, Esq. Note: article was updated on December 17, 2024 As we look ahead to the change in administration which will take place on January 20, 2025 when Donald Trump is inaugurated, we anticipate increased hardship across all types...
the L-1B nonimmigrant visa is designed for employees of an international company who possess specialized knowledge and are being transferred to a U.S. office. This posting provides an overview of USCIS guidelines, regulations, and evidentiary requirements for...
Employment-Based Immigration: Pathways to Permanent Residency Foreign professionals across various fields may be eligible for employment-based visas to work temporarily in the United States. However, those seeking to remain in the country indefinitely often pursue...
Streamlining the Process of International Executive Recruitment Through L-1 Visas In the quest for top-tier talent to fill executive and managerial roles, companies often find themselves facing significant challenges. The search for the right candidate can extend for months, as organizations sift through domestic prospects without finding a match that aligns with their unique operational methodologies. When traditional recruitment strategies…
A job opportunity is often how people legally enter the United States. Many companies have difficulty hiring the best workers domestically, especially when there are shortages of qualified candidates within a specific industry. These companies may then consider...
Entrepreneurs know the dangers of standing still. When it comes to business innovations, if you stand still, you go backwards. The need to constantly move forward and grow is vital and can also serve as a major problem, especially when looking to expand into other...
There are many ways for successful professionals to use their careers to gain entry to the United States. Sometimes, workers apply for openings at domestic companies and then partner with those organizations to pursue a visa. Businesses that have trouble locating the...
The Department of State has released the visa bulletin for June 2023 DOS. In addition to final action dates and dates for filing, the bulletin contains notes on the diversity visa (DV) category and DV category rank cut-offs that will apply in June and July. The...
