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What is an E1 Visa? An E1 visa allows individuals or employees of companies to enter the United States for the purpose of carrying out international trade. “Trade” may apply to the trade of goods, services, and banking. There is no set limit to the amount of trade that must take place, although the greater […]

Compiling TN Visas for Software Engineers Putting together a TN visa application can be more complicated than organizing high quality computer code. Gaining access to the United States for the purposes of working within their borders is a tricky prospect, regardless of the occupation in which you specialize. The North American Free Trade Agreement sets […]

Thanks to NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, a specialized visa category exists – one designed to make temporary employment and residency in the United States easier for Canadian (and Mexican) nationals in certain designated professions. In fact, the TN Visa has distinct advantages over the traditional H-1 and L-1 visas used to retain […]

The North American Free Trade Agreement lists a variety of occupations that are in demand within the United States, allowing citizens of Canada to apply for a TN visa to live and work within the United States. Many of these careers, such as engineers, registered nurses and doctors, are well known as occupations that the United […]

Beginning in 2018, the United States, Mexico, and Canada have been working on a new trade deal known as USMCA. This deal, once ratified, will replace the current NAFTA deal. Like NAFTA, the USMCA deal will rely on TN Visas. TN Visas are a class of visas that allow Mexican and Canadian citizens a way […]

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) now referred to as the USMCA, established the TN Visa to allow authorized Canadian and Mexican nationals to work temporarily in the United States. The goal was to improve commercial and trade relationships between the US, Canada, and Mexico. These citizens have the option of applying for one […]

Visas For Cross Border Consultants Due to policies that attempt to make sure that Americans have the first shot at any domestic job opportunities, obtaining a visa to live and work in the United States can be nearly impossible unless you meet a specific set of criteria. Typically, the U.S. only grants working visas for […]

If it’s always been your dream to immigrate to the United States, an EB-5 immigrant investor visa could be your perfect opportunity – provided you follow all the necessary requirements. Background of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress to make investing in the US an attractive prospect for potential immigrants, while […]

DOMA No More: An Important Update For Same-Sex Couples Seeking Status With the United States Supreme Court finding The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, the Department of Homeland Security has been quick to react. Under the direction of President Barack Obama, the DHS along with all other Federal agencies of the United States Government […]

U.S. employers and foreign investors should understand the various ways to transition from a nonimmigrant E-2 Treaty Investor visa to a green card (permanent residency). While the E-2 visa is a great starting point for foreign investors wanting to establish or run a business in the U.S., it’s important to remember it’s a temporary visa […]

(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. Today, I want to discuss a not very well known option for a U.S. permanent residents under the EB1C category. That’s for executives or managers of multi-national companies. Now these companies don’t have to be huge companies, […]

If you’re a nurse who wants to go work in the United States, the H-1B Visa may now be an option. The H-1B Visa is a temporary worker visa designed for non-immigrant applicants in specialty occupations, including careers focused on medicine. Because the standard required education for H-1B Visas is a post-secondary degree with at […]

The H1-B visa program was created to allow US based organizations to employ foreign based nationals who work in an occupation that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent). Most professionals qualify for the program […]

According to the American Trucking Associations, “To move 9.2 billion tons of freight annually requires nearly 3 million heavy-duty Class 8 trucks and over 3 million truck drivers.” America needs truck drivers. If you are a foreign worker hoping to work as a truck driver in the US, you may be served best by applying […]

If you’re a dentist hoping to work in the United States, the H-1B Visa for dentists is something to consider. This visa is for temporary foreign workers in specialized occupations, including dentistry. In addition to the standard educational requirements (a bachelor’s degree or higher), proof of a valid employer-employee relationship, and evidence of appropriate pay […]