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| Useful articles on a variety of immigration topics. |
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| E2 Treaty Investor Visa Processing in France |
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| There are different procedures for individual investors or small investing enterprises and larger multinational corporations. In this article we cover the basic steps in applying for an E2 Investor visa at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. |
| Plan Your H1B Filings Before the H-1B Filing Period Begins |
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| Because of H1B cap issues, you need to plan for the next financial year in advance. At this point you need to devise a suitable strategy for hiring a foreign national and plan the filing accordingly. If you miss petitioning for an employee before the cap is reached this year, you will have to wait until next year to file an H1B petition or look for an alternate visa category, which may or may not match your requirements.
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| E2 Treaty Investor Visa Processing in the U.K. |
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| The E2 Treaty Investor visa allows nationals from countries that have treaties of commerce and navigation or bilateral agreements in effect with the U.S., to enter the U.S. for the purpose of directing and developing the operations of an enterprise they have invested in, or are in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. |
| Visa Number Retrogression: Tough Times Continue for US Employers |
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| In September 2005, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the Visa Bulletin for the month of October 2005 which reflects widespread ‘retrogression’ in most of the employmentbased (EB) immigrant visa categories, affecting individuals from China and India in particular. It is essential to understand the concept of ‘visa number’ and ‘retrogression’, as they have a huge impact on the employment based green card process and longterm immigration strategy. |
| E3 Visa Applications: Supporting Documents |
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| The Visa Office has informed American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) of the supporting documents that will be required to establish eligibility for E3 visa issuance. |
| US Work Visas: Which One Should I Apply For? |
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| There are many types of work visas, each with specific requirements as to type of position, type of employer, duration, etc. One of the most important steps in the visa application process is to determine what category/ies may be the most suitable, considering the nature of the position, your background and goals, and other factors. |
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