Help your foreign employees obtain a work visa
Employment Immigration | Posted on October 26, 2017 at 9:17 pm by ozmentlaw
Help 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 […]
How do I acquire permanent labor certification?
Employment Immigration | Posted on October 12, 2017 at 9:14 pm by ozmentlaw
How 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 […]
Who qualifies for the H1-B specialty visa and how to apply for it
Employment Immigration | Posted on September 8, 2017 at 8:37 pm by ozmentlaw
Who 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 […]
3 important steps for hiring a foreign employee
Employment Immigration | Posted on September 3, 2017 at 8:45 pm by ozmentlaw
3 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 […]
What if DACA ends?!
Immigration Law | Posted on August 29, 2017 at 8:16 pm by ozmentlaw
What if DACA ends?! ¡Español abajo! There are over 800,000 Dreamers in the United States, almost 10,000 of whom live in Tennessee. We are now hearing increasing talk about President Trump considering seriously whether to end DACA, the Executive Order signed by President Obama on June 15, 2012, which gave legalized presence to qualified Dreamers. One of the […]
What percentage of workers are immigrants?
Employment Immigration | Posted on July 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm by ozmentlaw
What 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 […]
Which visas allow you to lawfully work in the United States?
Employment Immigration | Posted on February 6, 2017 at 4:31 pm by ozmentlaw
Which 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 […]
A closer look: permanent residency (green card) eligibility
Employment Immigration | Posted on January 23, 2017 at 3:38 pm by ozmentlaw
A 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 […]
Can undocumented immigrant farm workers qualify for a visa?
Employment Immigration | Posted on January 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm by ozmentlaw
Can 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 […]
Immigrants and employers worried about Trump presidency
Immigration Law | Posted on December 13, 2016 at 2:42 pm by ozmentlaw
Immigrants and employers worried about Trump presidency Español abajo Many Tennessee immigrants are understandably frightened about what President Trump’s immigration law policies will be after he takes office. He has made some promises and formed some alliances that are extremely troubling: First, he has promised to “move ‘criminal’ aliens out of the country ‘day one.’” Obama has […]