The Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H-1B Visas
This blog delves into the essentials of the Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H-1B nonimmigrants, outlining the key requirements and obligations for employers.
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This blog delves into the essentials of the Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H-1B nonimmigrants, outlining the key requirements and obligations for employers.
The H-1B visa program is critical for foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States, including physicians. The specific requirements and conditions for physicians under the H-1B classification are detailed in the 9 FAM 402.10-4(B) guidelines. This blog provides an overview of these guidelines, helping foreign physicians understand their eligibility and the process involved.
Understanding the H1B visa, associated fees, and who is responsible for them can be confusing. One such fee, the $500 fraud prevention and detection fee, often raises questions about who can pay it and the implications of such payment on the H-1B beneficiary’s wage. We discuss who can pay this fee here.
Navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration can be challenging, especially when your current visa expires, but you have a pending application for permanent residency or a green card. If you’re a Canadian or Mexican national in the U.S. under a TN (Trade NAFTA) visa and face this scenario, it’s important to understand your options to maintain your legal status.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual. This update incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) definition of “science or art” into USCIS procedures, specifically affecting Schedule A and Group II cases. This blog post delves into the details of this policy change and its implications for employment-based 2nd and 3rd preference (EB-2 and EB-3) petitions.
The TN Visa, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), provides a unique opportunity for Canadian and Mexican citizens to engage in professional employment in the United States. Understanding the specific requirements and conditions of the TN Visa is important for professionals seeking to work in the U.S. This blog reviews how employment is defined under the USMCA for TN Visa holders.
Our legal team’s expertise in immigration law ensures success, as our client’s trust highlights. They sought our help for a National Interest Waiver in the U.S., praising our effective communication and responsiveness. This approach builds trust and simplifies the legal journey, making daunting immigration processes manageable and positive.
Congratulations on your selection in the H-1B visa lottery for the fiscal year 2025! If you’ve received a Form I-797C Notice of Action indicating your beneficiary’s selection, here’s a guide to help you understand the notice and the next steps.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently completed the initial electronic registration selection process for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap, including those under the advanced degree exemption. With the process now complete, USCIS has begun notifying prospective petitioners whose registrations have been selected, granting them eligibility to file an H-1B cap-subject petition.
For Canadian and Mexican professionals looking at career opportunities in the United States, the intricacies of the TN visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are essential. This post covers an important aspect of this process: the role of U.S. licensure.