Hiring internationally can offer businesses access to top global talent, which can – in turn – help companies grow, innovate and compete. However, in a political climate where immigration policy is changing rapidly, employers can be significantly impacted by a...
Employment Immigration
Securing an EB-5 visa when investing in a troubled business
There are many unique visa programs that help professionals and investors legally enter the United States. Some of these programs are available to employees. Others allow investors and entrepreneurs to secure visas. The EB-5 visa program has long attracted successful...
WHAT IS TRUMP’S PROPOSED “GOLD CARD” “CASH FOR CITIZENSHIP” PROGRAM, AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT THE EB-5 JOB CREATION PROGRAM
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...
Bringing high-tech talent from overseas to California
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...
Trump 2.0: Employment-Based Immigration Impacts
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...
How L1-B Visas Can Help Multinational Companies Grow Their Global Operations
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...
Can a work visa qualify someone for a green card?
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...
Bringing a foreign manager to work in the United States
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…
How job loss can affect nonimmigrants who have a work visa
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...
What visa works well for entrepreneurs?
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...