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The USMCA lists specific professions for TN Visa eligibility. Trade professions like welding, carpentry, and others, though integral to various industries, unfortunately do not qualify according to the agreement’s guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are applying for a TN Visa, you are required to present an offer letter from your prospective employer. Here’s a list of what your TN offer letter needs.