TN Visa IT Management Consultant to Green Card through PERM, Approved!
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TN Visa IT Management Consultant to Green Card through PERM, Approved!

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Both Canadian and Mexican citizens can qualify for TN visa status to work and live in the United States. In some cases, an employer decides to make the offer of employment permanent and sponsor the employee for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a Canadian citizen go from a TN Visa as an IT management consultant to a green card through the perm process. We discuss the process and this approval here.

USCIS Update – FY 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Now Open!
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USCIS Update – FY 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Now Open!

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The initial registration period for the 2024 H-1B Visa cap will open today, March 1st, at noon EST and run through noon EST on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives can complete and submit their registrations using the USCIS online H-1B registration system.

How do I get an E-3 visa as a Nurse?
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How do I get an E-3 visa as a Nurse?

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As the demand for nurses in the United States increases, many employers look to foreign nurses to meet the demand, including Australian citizens. Due to trade agreements between the United States and Australia, qualifying Australian nurses can obtain an E-3 visa status to work in the United States. The E-3 visa is available to nurses in qualifying specialty positions. We explain which nursing positions qualify for E-3 visa status here.

Do I have to Hire Employees to get an E-2 Visa?
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Do I have to Hire Employees to get an E-2 Visa?

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The E-2 visa is for foreign investors to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which they have invested a substantial amount of capital. Part of the requirement for the E-2 visa is that the company creates jobs for US workers and not just a livelihood for the investor. We discuss the E-2 visa requirement to hire employees here.

What does a business plan for immigration purposes look like?
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What does a business plan for immigration purposes look like?

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If you will be applying for a new office L-1 Visa or an E-2 Visa for a new business, you will be required to produce a business plan. A business plan for immigration purposes differs from a traditional business plan to obtain funding from a bank or other business purposes. When making an application for a new office L-1 Visa or E-2 visa for a new investment, make sure your business plan is immigration compliant. We discuss the basic requirements of a business plan for immigration purposes here.

Three E Visa Approvals on the same day in Toronto!
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Three E Visa Approvals on the same day in Toronto!

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Qualifying foreign nationals can obtain E-1 visa status as treaty traders and E-2 visa status as treaty investors. We recently received the approval for an E-1 Treaty Trader and two E-2 Treaty Investors on the same day at the US Consulate in Toronto, Ontario. We discuss the approvals here. 

What is the E-2 Visa Office requirement?
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What is the E-2 Visa Office requirement?

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The E-2 Visa is not just for large multi-million dollar investments. The E-2 visa is often used by entrepreneurs starting a new business or investing in an existing business. One of the many requirements for an E-2 visa is an office to support business operations. We discuss the E-2 visa office requirement here.

TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.
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TN Visa Approved after denial for immigrant intent and unauthorized activities in the USA.

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Except in the case of K and E visas, Canadians are visa exempt. Giving Canadians easy access to travel to and from the United States. Even with visa-exempt status, Canadians need to be mindful of the limits of their status as visitors. We were able to assist a Canadian client that had been denied TN visa status due to unauthorized activities while visiting the US, to overcome the denial and obtain TN Visa status. Read more about our client’s journey to overcome the TN denial here.

Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?
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Is there a physical presence requirement for a TN visa?

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TN visa status is granted to either Canadian or Mexican nationals authorizing them to perform professional-level work in designated USMCA professions for US employers or US clients. One of the requirements for receiving TN visa status is that you must be working inside the United States. We discuss the physical presence requirement for TN visa status here.

L1A Start-Up Visa for Logistics Company to Green Card Approved!
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L1A Start-Up Visa for Logistics Company to Green Card Approved!

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Over the years we have represented hundreds of companies as they expand their operations into the United States. One method is through the L1A start-up visa. Once the US operations grow sufficiently to support a permanent US manager position, the US company can then sponsor qualifying Executives and Managers for US permanent residence (green card). We recently helped a client complete the journey of entering the United States on an L1A visa to start their US operations and eventually a green card.  Read their US Immigration story here.