Blog Posts - Employment immigration
How Long Does it Take to Get a Work Visa?
If you want to obtain a visa to work in Tennessee as a foreign national, the process can take some time. Below, our Nashville immigration lawyer explains how long you may have to wait. Individuals who wish to live and work in the United States can obtain a work visa...
Read MoreWhat if I Lose My Passport and Green Card While Traveling Internationally?
Losing a passport and green card overseas can create significant problems for returning to the United States. Nobody wants to be in a situation in which they have lost important identifying documents while traveling overseas, and this type of scenario can be especially complicated for a lawful permanent resident of...
Read MoreHelp your foreign employees obtain a work visa
As a business owner, there could come a point when you need to bring a foreign employee into the country. While this sounds simple enough, there is a lot that goes into this. If you don’t know which steps to take, you could end up doing more harm than good....
Read MoreHow do I acquire permanent labor certification?
Earning permanent labor certification in the United States is a process that has various requirements depending on the program in which the subject is working. The Department of Labor (DOL) oversees these programs and the issuance of labor certifications. It is the responsibility of the employer, not the employee, to...
Read MorePreparing an I-129 petition for hiring a non-immigrant worker
Perhaps you own a seasonal business; for example, you might raise and sell Fraser Firs, a very popular type of Christmas tree. You get along well during much of the year with a small staff of full-time employees. However, you always have to look ahead to the busy season, and...
Read MoreWho qualifies for the H1-B specialty visa and how to apply for it
Nashville, as well as the United States as a whole, attracts many talented individuals who aspire to strike it big and get their very own taste of the American dream. For those fortunate enough to be uniquely skilled in an in-demand field or who have become well-reknowned for their accomplishments...
Read More3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee
As your business grows, you may start looking across national borders for employees. While this is a natural consideration in this increasingly global market, you might have several concerns, especially in the current political climate. How do you make sure you follow all the rules and find the right person to...
Read MoreWhat percentage of workers are immigrants?
The United States is often touted as the melting pot, a place for people from all countries to gather. That means that immigrant workers factor heavily in the workforce. Have you been wondering what percentage of workers are immigrants? The statistics change on a yearly basis, of course, but a...
Read MoreHow much do immigrants need to invest?
One option for immigrants is to qualify as immigrant investors. However, the United States wants these investments to be substantial, so they’ve put minimums in the law. First off, the standard minimum is $1 million. This investment has to be made to a commercial enterprise that qualifies, but there is...
Read MoreWhat businesses need to know about changes to I-9 forms
As of January 22, 2017, there is a new version of the I-9 form that all employers must use when hiring a new employee to verify their ability to work in the United States of America. The new form must also be used when reverifying expired employment authorization of a...
Read MoreWhich visas allow you to lawfully work in the United States?
The new administration’s approach to immigration is raising some concerns, especially in the technology sector. Specifically, many foreign engineers and computer scientists have utilized the H-1B visa to work in the United States. Yet if President Trump issues an executive order, this opportunity, as well as the procedures for pursuing...
Read MoreA closer look: permanent residency (green card) eligibility
Although a family member or employer often petitions U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for permanent residency on an immigrant’s behalf, there are other ways to qualify. Depending on the immigrant visa preference category, however, the wait time may range from months to years. Categories are important because USCIS limits the...
Read MoreCan undocumented immigrant farm workers qualify for a visa?
One of the areas that might be affected by the new presidential administration is immigration law. In particular, President-elect Donald Trump has made statements about deporting undocumented immigrants. How those statements might take shape remains to be seen. In the meantime, a local commentator suggests that business visas offered to...
Read MoreDoes your immigration status affect your employment rights?
In some instances, criminal charges might prompt separate scrutiny from immigration officials. In the event of a felony conviction, immigration officials might even commence a deportation proceeding against a non-citizen or undocumented immigrant. Fortunately, the same consequence does not occur for reporting wage and hour violations. Although a non-citizen may...
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