A. Overview What is the J-1 Visitor Exchange Program? The exchange visitor program for trainees (J-1) was created to promote educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and other countries. J-1 status can be obtained by individuals who wish to enter the U.S. to...
There are many options for those who wish to relocate to the U.S. for the purposes of starting a business. However, two of the most commonly used business visas are the L-1 visa and the E-2 visa. This blog article compares the two visa classifications. L-1 Visa –...
GENERAL The H-1B visa permits non-U.S. citizens to enter the United States and work within what is referred to as a “specialty occupation.” To obtain H-1B status, a U.S. employer must submit a petition on your behalf. This article provides an overview of...
GENERAL As a nonimmigrant, you are only permitted to stay in the United States for a temporary period of time. The date in which you are required to leave the U.S., your departure date, will be marked on your I-94 Departure-Arrival Record, which is given to you...
GENERAL The E-3 is a non-immigrant category established exclusively for Australians. The E-3 is a non-immigrant category that is identical to the H-1B, except it is exclusively for Australians. The E-3 visa permits Australian nationals to enter the United States...
I. B-1: BUSINESS VISITOR VISA A. GENERAL The B-1 visa is for individuals who are entering the U.S. to conduct business for a relatively short period of time on behalf of their non-U.S. employer or for their own personal business purposes. B. B-1 VISA REQUIREMENTS...
GENERAL The H-2A or H-2B non-immigrant categories are for those entering the United States to perform temporary labor services for one year or less. This visa is general used to allow seasonal laborers to work in the United States during a harvest period or to...
GENERAL The L-1 visa permits foreign companies to transfer managers, executives or employees with specialized knowledge to the company’s U.S. branch, subsidiary, parent, affiliate or joint venture-partner. The L-1 visa can be used by individuals and companies that...
GENERAL There is no question that the United States is one of the hottest markets for individuals looking to establish a successful career in the entertainment industry and the arts in general. Whether you are an actor, photographer, singer, writer or artists of...
GENERAL The NAFTA Treaty visa (“TN”) is a product of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”), an agreement signed by the governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico, which created a trilateral trade bloc in North America. TN status permits Canadian...