New STEM Guides- BAIS
New STEM Guides- BAIS USCIS has Published Guides to Attract International Talent in STEM The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a number of new recommendations to attract STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) professionals to the United States. The papers outline nonimmigrant and immigrant visa alternatives for foreign nationals wishing to work in […]
H1B visa extension
Things to keep in mind when applying for H1B Extension In general, a foreign national’s stay in H1B status is limited to a maximum of six years. However, the law permits a few exceptions to this restriction. A person may be eligible to extend status in one- or three-year increments beyond the statutory six-year maximum, […]
Entrepreneur Entry strategies
Entrepreneur Entry strategies – Bay Area Immigration in California A foreign individual may enter the United States to start and/or grow a business enterprise under the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program. The initiative aims to promote job creation and economic growth in the United States. The International Entrepreneur Parole Program Using the International Entrepreneur […]
EB-5 Visa Concurrent Filing – BAIS
Renewed attention on foreign investors who seek to live, work, and study in the United States Since its inception, the EB-5 Visa program has been one of the most dependable means to get permanent residency in the United States. It permits investors and their families to live, work, and study in any U.S. location. The EB-5 […]
EB Immigration Policy
EB Immigration Policy – Bay Area Immigration in California Key Highlights from CRS Report The Congressional Research Service (CRS) recently published a report on the Employment-Based (EB) Immigration policy of United States which mentioned that there are about 140,000 international workers and their families who are granted lawful permanent resident (LPR) status or green cards […]
Concurrent H1B
Concurrent H1B – Bay Area Immigration in California What is a Concurrent H1B? “Concurrent H1B” is a term used to describe an H1B petition filed on behalf of a foreign worker in the U.S. Who already has an H1B visa and wants to be able to work in another job at the same time. A […]
EB-5 Immigration Update
THE EB-5 Program The EB-5 Program, also known as the Immigrant Investor Program and administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), allows qualified foreign investors who meet specific capital investment and job creation requirements to obtain permanent residency and become contributing members of U.S. communities. The EB-5 Program (the “Program”) was established by Congress […]
STEM Factsheet
STEM initiative and immigrants’ role in the US workforce In the United States, the need for people with skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) keeps increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that between 2020 and 2030, the country will need about one million more people to fill new STEM jobs. Immigrants, on […]
Teachers Exchange
J-1 VISA for Teachers – Bay Area Immigration in California A J-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa provided by the United States to research scientists, lecturers, and exchange tourists participating in programmes promoting cultural interchange, particularly to gain medical or business training in the United States. All applicants must meet eligibility standards and English language […]
H2B Update
H-2B Visa for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers The H-2B visa is the second type of temporary US work visa within the H-2 category. The H-2B programme is for temporary non-agricultural employees, whereas the H-2A visa is for temporary agricultural workers. Employers who can prove a temporary need for labour but cannot locate them in the United […]