Guide to US Work Visa Types for International Nurses
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Guide to US Work Visa Types for International Nurses

Unravel the various US work visa options available for internationally trained nurses. With a high demand for nursing professionals in the US, understand your eligibility and the steps to secure TN, E-3, H-1B visas, and a path to US permanent residence.

USCIS Update – USCIS Issues Guidance on how Employers can show Ability to Pay Wages
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USCIS Update – USCIS Issues Guidance on how Employers can show Ability to Pay Wages

On March 15, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance on how they determine an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for EB1, EB2, and EB3 employment-based immigrant visa petitions. Read the full guidance here.

My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?
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My TN visa employee quit or was terminated, what do I need to do?

Employers of foreign nationals need to be aware of and meet certain requirements when an employee quits or is terminated. Some non-immigrant visa categories have more requirements than others. Employers of Canadian or Mexican professionals under TN visa status should be knowledgeable of these requirements. We discuss employer requirements when an employee under TN visa status quits or is terminated here.

Demonstrating Your Company’s Financial Ability for the I-140 Petition Process
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Demonstrating Your Company’s Financial Ability for the I-140 Petition Process

Proving a company’s ability to pay the required wage during the I-140 Petition process can be a daunting task. This article guides employers on how to navigate this requirement effectively, discussing the necessary documents and potential pitfalls.

What do we need to consider when terminating a foreign employee?
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What do we need to consider when terminating a foreign employee?

Employing foreign workers comes with complications such as sponsorship of legal status to work and live in the United States. When employment is terminated by either the employer or employee there are steps that need to be taken by the employer. The process varies depending on the visa status the foreign employee holds. We discuss the termination of certain foreign employees and what you should consider.

The Guide to Hiring Australian Citizens: A Closer Look at the E-3 Visa Program
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The Guide to Hiring Australian Citizens: A Closer Look at the E-3 Visa Program

Discover the unique opportunities that the E-3 visa program presents to U.S. employers. From no lottery constraints and unlimited renewals to low costs and simple transfers, this special visa type is available only to Australian citizens. Here’s why the E-3 Visa could be a game-changer for your hiring strategy.

As a US employer, what do I need to know about hiring a Singaporean or Chilean national?
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As a US employer, what do I need to know about hiring a Singaporean or Chilean national?

Hiring a Singaporean or Chilean national has many advantages over hiring other foreign nationals. On January 1, 2004, the US Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the US Chile Free Trade Agreement created the H-1B1 non-immigrant visa only for Singaporean and Chilean nationals.  Although there is a numerical limit on the number of H-1B1 visas each year, the quota has never been met.  Find out why you should consider hiring Singaporean or Chilean nationals under the H-1B1 visa program.

Guide for US Employers: Benefits and Process of Hiring Canadian Professionals with TN-1 Visa
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Guide for US Employers: Benefits and Process of Hiring Canadian Professionals with TN-1 Visa

Hiring a Canadian citizen has many advantages over hiring other foreign nationals. The US Mexico Canada Agreement (the USMCA formerly NAFTA) created a special work visa classification for Canadian business professionals called TN-1 visa status. Under the USMCA, US employers can bring qualified Canadian professionals to work in the United States under any one of the listed USMCA professions. Find out why you should consider hiring Canadian citizens under the TN-1 visa program.