Exploring Options: A Guide for STEM Professionals Seeking Employment in the United States

Exploring Options: A Guide for STEM Professionals Seeking Employment in the United States

The United States offers multiple pathways for noncitizen STEM professionals to work and live in the country. This overview explores the temporary and permanent immigration options, their eligibility criteria, and some essential considerations for STEM professionals.

USCIS Update – USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 and I-140 Petitions
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USCIS Update – USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing for EB-1 and EB-2 and I-140 Petitions

On January 12, 2022, USCIS announced the final phase of Form I-907 Premium Processing expansion for Form I-140 under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. We discuss this final phase and what is covered in this announcement here.

USCIS to begin Phase Two of Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1 and EB-2 Petitions
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USCIS to begin Phase Two of Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1 and EB-2 Petitions

On July 15, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provide an update on the expansion of premium processing for certain pending Form I-140 Petitions for Alien Workers. Beginning August 1, 2022, USCIS will begin accepting Form I-907 requests for Premium processing for the following:

USCIS Update – Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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USCIS Update – Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

On May 24, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of premium processing for certain pending Form I-140 Immigration Petitions for Foreign Workers under EB-1 and EB-2 categories. We explain this announcement and who benefits here. 

Understanding US Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories: Your Key to Living and Working in America
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Understanding US Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories: Your Key to Living and Working in America

If you are a skilled foreign worker seeking to immigrate to the United States, the US Employment-Based (EB) immigrant visa categories can offer you a pathway. We provide a detailed guide to these categories to help you understand your eligibility.

Understanding the PERM Process: A Comprehensive Guide to US Permanent Labor Certification for Foreign Workers
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Understanding the PERM Process: A Comprehensive Guide to US Permanent Labor Certification for Foreign Workers

Unearth the intricacies of the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process, designed to assist US employers in hiring foreign labor for essential roles in a way that upholds the rights and opportunities of US workers.