USCIS Update – Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment
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USCIS Update – Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment

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On December 19, 2022, USCIS published a new resource containing options that are available for nonimmigrant workers that have lost their employment. We review the options provided by USCIS for nonimmigrant workers that have lost their jobs here. 

As a Canadian citizen how can I work in the US?
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As a Canadian citizen how can I work in the US?

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Before any foreign national can work in the United States, they must obtain proper work authorization. There are several different work visas available for Canadians to work and live in the United States. See what options are available for Canadians to work and live in the United States.

As a Mexican Citizen how can I work in the US?
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As a Mexican Citizen how can I work in the US?

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Before any foreign national can work in the United States, they must obtain proper work authorization. This is commonly referred to as a work visa. There are several different work visas available for Mexicans to work and live in the United States. See what options are available for Mexicans to work and live in the United States.

O-1 Visas for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
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O-1 Visas for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement

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The O-1 visa has been designated for individuals that can demonstrate they have achieved extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and have been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. Find out if you qualify for an O-1 visa as an extraordinary professional. 

Can I work on an old or restricted Social Security number (SSN)?
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Can I work on an old or restricted Social Security number (SSN)?

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If you are working in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa, your employer will ask for your Social Security number (SSN) along with proof of your legal authorization to work in the United States. In general, only those authorized to work in the United States by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can obtain an SSN. But if your visa has expired, you’ve changed employers, or you have a new visa, what happens to your SSN?

Who needs to get work authorization for a US work visa?
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Who needs to get work authorization for a US work visa?

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There are many different options for US temporary work visas. Before a foreign national can engage in employment within the United States, proper US immigration work visa work authorization must be obtained. Here’s who is (and who isn’t) authorized to work in the United States on a temporary work visa.

What are some alternatives to the H-1B Visa?
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What are some alternatives to the H-1B Visa?

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Each year, many people are left out of the H-1B Visa process when they are not selected in the H-1B Visa lottery. But even if your employee wasn’t selected, there might still be hope. Here are eight options to consider.

US Immigration Update: In-person interviews waived for qualifying nonimmigrant visa applicants
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US Immigration Update: In-person interviews waived for qualifying nonimmigrant visa applicants

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The US Secretary of State authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Find out if you qualify here.