What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?
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What are the US Work Visa Options for Nurses?

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As with many medical professions, there is a substantial demand for registered nurses in the United States. Many employers look to foreign-trained nurses to fill this demand. There are several potential US work visa options for foreign nurses. These include TN visa status for citizens of Mexican and Canadian, E-3 visas for citizens of Australia, and H-1B visas for other foreign nationals. We cover these visa options and US permanent residence for Nurses here. 

Can I withdraw my visa application at a US port of entry?
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Can I withdraw my visa application at a US port of entry?

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When a foreign national (alien) applies for a visa to work in the United States, withdrawal of the visa application is not a matter of right. Find out more about the withdrawal of a visa application for admission at a US Port of Entry.

What are the best alternatives to the H-1B lottery for employers?
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What are the best alternatives to the H-1B lottery for employers?

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It has become increasingly difficult to obtain an H1-B Visa through the annual lottery making it difficult for employers to employ foreign professionals. As an employer, you should be aware of the alternatives to the H-1B lottery when recruiting and hiring foreign talent. Learn about some of the best alternatives to the H-1B visa lottery.

USCIS Implements Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Automatic Extension Calculator
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USCIS Implements Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Automatic Extension Calculator

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In an effort to assist employers in calculating new EAD expiration dates for employees eligible for automatic extensions, USCIS has created an EAD Automatic Extension Calculator. If you are an employee, the calculator will help you determine your employee’s eligibility. Find out how to calculate your employee’s new EAD expiration date 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.

What can I use as proof of work authorization as an E Visa or L Visa spouse?
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What can I use as proof of work authorization as an E Visa or L Visa spouse?

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified the documentation that certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their nonimmigrant status. Here’s a clear list of what you need.

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 am I allowed to do as a business visitor?
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What am I allowed to do as a business visitor?

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While Canadian citizens are visa-exempt and generally do not require visas to enter the United States, for a visit, tourism, or temporary business purposes, Canadian business visitors are granted a stay in the US for up to six (6) months under the B-1 Visitor Visa classification . But what is a “business visitor?”