As has been widely reported, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced new rules that allow immigrants who have applied for a green card to apply for waiver of inadmissibility for unlawful presence – without having to first leave the country. The announcement was made on January 2, 2013, and becomes effective March 4, 2013. Many…
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The H-1B Visa Season Is Almost Here
As it is now 2013, many companies can now begin planning their H-1B hires for this year. The H-1B visa allows U.S. businesses to hire foreign nationals in “specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields, such as scientists, engineers, or computer programmers.” The company must show that the foreign worker they…
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New Immigrant Fee as of February 1, 2013
The cost of a green card is about to go up. As of February 1, 2013, anyone who has applied to be a permanent resident and has received their immigrant visa will have to pay a new "immigrant fee" of $165. This new fee is in addition to the existing U.S. Department of State (DOS)…
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The Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of 37 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa. The participating countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Italy, Portugal,…
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