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| Useful articles on a variety of immigration topics. |
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| Get a Head Start on Filing H-1B Visas With VisaPro's “H-1B Visa Timeline” |
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| While it is not expected that the H-1B visa cap for the next fiscal year 2013 will be met in one or two days as in the past, the cap is also not expected to remain open for 7 or 8 months either as the U.S. economy continues on its path to recovery. It is well worth your time to be prepared to submit the H-1B petition as soon as possible as the final receipt date for the USCIS H-1B cap count is so unpredictable. By following our suggested H-1B timeline, you will have maximized your efforts to ensure timely and successful filing of your H-1B petition. |
| US Visa for Foreign Dentist: TN Visa, H1B Visa and the Dentist Green Card |
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| Foreign national dentists desirous of working in the U.S. have a variety of nonimmigrant (temporary stay) and immigrant (permanent residence) visa options to choose from. While each visa option is designed to serve a particular need, and come with their own requirements, advantages and limitations, it often becomes difficult for foreign national dentists and their employers to identify the one that would be most suitable in their situation. In this article we present a snapshot of the most popular visa options that are available to foreign national dentists who want to come and work in the U.S., either as a permanent resident or as a temporary working professional. |
| US Visa for Physical Therapist: Schedule A Green Card, H1B Visa and TN Visa |
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| Physical Therapists, who want to come and work in the US, have a variety of US visa options to choose from – Schedule A Green Card, TN Visa, H1B Visa. Each US Physical Therapist Visa option has its own advantages and set of eligibility conditions. In this article, we present the relative advantages of these Physical Therapist Visa options, to help foreign national physical therapists and their employer make an informed judgment while choosing a visa option to best match their situation. |
| US Visa for Artist and Entertainer: O1 Visa, P1 Visa, P3 Visa, B-1, and More... |
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| Artists and entertainers who want to perform or exhibit in the US have a range of US visa options to choose from (O1 Visa, P1 Visa, P3 Visa, B-1, etc). Each US artist visa option and entertainer visa option has its own advantages and limitations.
In this article, we provide an overview to help choose the best visa option that matches the artists or entertainers talents and purpose of the trip.
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| U.S. Visa for Teachers: H1B, O-1, TN, P-3, And More… |
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| Foreign national teachers bring an international perspective to U.S. classrooms, benefitting not only the students they teach, but also the schools and communities that they are engaged in. Foreign national teachers who wish to come to the U.S. to teach in the U.S., have a variety of viable nonimmigrant visa options. With each visa option having its own benefits and limitations, foreign national teachers and professors, as well as the schools, institutions and universities that are desirous of engaging them in the U.S., often find it challenging to understand and select an appropriate visa for teachers, from the various nonimmigrant visa options that seem to be available. For their benefit, we present here, a snapshot of the various U.S. nonimmigrant visas that are available for teachers who want to come to and teach in the U.S. |
| Adjustment of Status for the K-1 Fiancé(e): What You Need to Know? |
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| In our previous article, we learnt how we helped Xia Chang successfully pass her K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview, we are delighted to help Xia and Jacob again, with Xia's adjustment of status process. This article explains all that Xia and many other foreign nationals like her NEED to know before filing the application for adjustment of status. Filing incorrect forms and mailing insufficient documents could do more harm than just denial. Therefore, read out what you need to know about adjusting your status if you have entered on K-1 fiancé(e) visa. |
| The K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Interview: 45 Questions You Need to Know |
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| The K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview is one of the primary sources of stress and anxiety for K-1 visa applicants. Being unaware of the interview process and not being prepared for the possible questions that may be asked only makes the stress and anxiety worse. Our article is designed to help those who are preparing for the K-1 visa interview get a better idea of what types of questions to expect. Read this article to find out how we helped Xia to successfully pass her K-1 fiancé(e)visa interview. |
| Dual Intent - Did the Consulate Deny Your Nonimmigrant Visa Because of It? |
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| Most of the foreign nationals seeking nonimmigrant visas are unclear about the “presumption of immigrant intent” and suffer visa denials because they are unable to prove their temporary intent to remain in the U.S. This article explains why most of the nonimmigrant visas are denied, the responsibility of a foreign national seeking a nonimmigrant visa, an introduction to the doctrine of dual intent and a list of nonimmigrant classifications that support the dual intent policy. |
| B Visa Extension: 10 Things You Must Know Before You Apply |
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| Foreign nationals on a B visa classification in the US, who seek to extend their stay beyond their authorized period of admission , may make an application with the USCIS seeking an extension of stay on Form I-539, along with the prescribed fee and necessary supporting evidence. For the benefit of foreign nationals filing for B visa extension, we have listed in this article, 10 key things that they must keep in mind before applying for extension of stay, for successful approval of their B visa extension application. |
| B-1 Visa Extension Application: Issues to Consider Before Filing |
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| Foreign nationals on B-1 visa, who see a need to extend their stay in the U.S. beyond their initial period of admission, often face a dilemma of whether to file for a B-1 visa extension application or to travel back to their home country and seek fresh admission at a later date. Conflicting opinions on the standard of scrutiny involved with an extension of status, the impact of a denial on the validity of the visa and future admissions, etc. does not make it easy for them to decide on an appropriate course of action. In this article, we aim to shed light on some basic and important things to consider when making the crucial decision about whether or not to file or when to file for a B-1 visa extension. |
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