In January 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159 which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that foreign...

There are many benefits to having a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residency). With those benefits, however, come responsibilities...

Naturalization is the term used for a non-U.S. citizen born outside of the U.S. to voluntarily become a U.S. citizen. The most common...

The TN is a nonimmigrant classification that allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in the U.S. in certain professional...

The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication by the U.S. Department of State that provides updates on the availability of immigrant visa...

H-1B status holders may lawfully pursue lawful permanent residence (“LPR” or “green card”)! For most H-1B teachers, this process involves...

“PERM” does not stand for “Permanent Residency,” but rather “Program Electronic Review Management.” It is often the first step in the...

Everyone has heard the term “visa,” but the I-94 is a separate and vital, though lesser known, document for nonimmigrant visitors to the...

The Department of State updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List  on December 9, 2024, removing 38 countries. But what does this mean?...

The H-1B Cap refers to the annual numerical limit (cap) of new H-1B statuses/visas each fiscal year. These visas/statuses are reserved...

Many teachers come to the United States under either the J-1 or H-1B category. But what are the differences? MANY! Below we will examine...

School Districts are generally responsible for the majority of the costs associated with filing an H-1B petition. These fees include the...

The H-1B nonimmigrant category allows a business to hire qualified foreign workers on a temporary basis.  In order to qualify for an H-1B...