E-3 Visa Renewal Guide: What Australian Workers Need to Know
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E-3 Visa Renewal Guide: What Australian Workers Need to Know

Renewing your E-3 visa as an Australian citizen working in the U.S. involves several important steps. This guide covers eligibility, required documents, and the specific processes for renewing within the U.S. or from abroad. Following USCIS guidelines will help ensure a smooth and successful renewal, allowing you to continue your professional journey in the United States.

Combo Card

Understanding Your Combo Card: Travel and Work Benefits

If you have applied for U.S. permanent residency (a Green card) through adjustment of status, you might have also requested a Combination Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card, commonly known as the combo card. This article will help you understand the dual functionality of this card and your work and travel options while your permanent residency application is pending.

LCA
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The Labor Condition Application (LCA) for H1B Visas

The H-1B visa program is critical for many skilled professionals seeking employment in the United States. A requirement in this process is the Labor Condition Application (LCA), which ensures the protection of both U.S. and foreign workers. The U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Manual (9 FAM 402.10-6) outlines guidelines for this application. We cover the details of a Labor Condition Application for H-1B Nonimmigrants

USMCA J1 Waiver for TN visa
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TN Visa Status: The J1 Visa Two-Year Home Residency

Canadian and Mexican professionals who want to take advantage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) opportunities encounter unique challenges in the U.S. immigration system. One key issue is the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(e), which can be confusing for many navigating this process.

top 10 O-1 visa FAQ
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O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability: Top 10 FAQs

The United States attracts a variety of talented individuals from all over the world, and the O-1 visa is a pathway that allows these extraordinary individuals to obtain a work visa. With the O-1 visa, those with significant abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or film and television can contribute substantially to the U.S. Our Top 10 FAQs cover everything you need to know about this non-immigrant visa.

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
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The H4 EAD for Spouses of H1B Visa Holders

Certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B visas can obtain employment authorization. This post explains the pathways available for these spouses to gain work privileges in the United States and underscores the critical process involved in filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

Green card commuter status
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Commute from Canada or Mexico to the USA on a Green Card

Maintaining lawful US permanent resident status (LPR or Green Card) typically requires residing in the United States. However, for green card holders living in Canada or Mexico but working in the US, “commuter status” offers a unique solution. This status allows them to maintain their LPR status while commuting for employment. We explain green card commuter status here.