The L-1 Visa for Temporary Workers
The L-1 visa was created in the Immigration Act of 1990 to allow American companies with foreign operations to transfer skilled employees to the United States for up to seven years. The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category and generally allows a U.S. employer to transfer an employee or executive from one of its […]
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act and T Visa
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) is a U.S. federal law that was enacted in 2000 to combat human trafficking. The TVPA has been amended several times over the years to address different issues in human trafficking. In particular, the law provides for the T visa (also known as the “T-1” visa), which is a […]
The VAWA Petition for Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-citizen victims of domestic violence can receive permanent residency through the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA. Originally established in 1994, VAWA has helped establish several new protections for victims of domestic violence, as well as create programs to provide housing and assistance to those in need. Despite the name, VAWA does not […]
The O1A / O1B Visa for Creatives, Artists, and Those With Extraordinary Ability in Business, Science, Education, Athletics – Most Fields
For those with abilities that set them apart, the O1A Visa is available as a non-immigrant visa with residency in the United States for up to three years, and the ability to keep applying for extensions of stay. The main requirement of this visa is that you are somehow distinguished in your field and have […]
You May Be Eligible for a T-1 Visa, Regardless of Your Current Immigration Status
For anyone who has faced coercion in their work, the T-1 visa for victims of human trafficking may be able to provide both protection from harmful employers and safe harbor in the United States. Because abuse in the workplace is a frequent issue for non-citizens, this visa was created to provide protection to those who […]
The E-2 Visa for Investors & Essential Workers
For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, or their employees who would like to establish a business within the United States, the E-2 visa may be your solution. These visas are provided on the basis of commerce, with the intent of bringing new businesses to the American market. Both the business owner and their essential employees […]
Family-Based Immigration to the United States
For citizens or permanent residents who have family living abroad, the family-based immigration system allows their family members a simplified process for immigrating to the United States. Family-Based immigration is currently the largest source of immigration to the U.S., comprising about 65% of immigration per year, or over 80% of immigration in the past decade. […]
Am I Eligible for a T-1 Visa?
The United States Congress passed into law the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000, creating protections for immigrants who have become victims of coercive labor practices in the U.S.or trafficking into the U.S. (including having to pay for work visas from abroad). Regardless of your documentation status in the U.S., if you […]
U.S. Visas for Entrepreneurs
Many immigrant entrepreneurs have come to the U.S. and started businesses that changed entire industries. Google co-founder Sergey Brin came from Russia, former YouTube chief technology officer Steve Chen was born in Taiwan, and Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger was Brazilian. If you want to come to the United States and make your own business dream […]
Overview of EB-5 Visas
If you are not a current resident of the United States, you may be looking into the available options. As an investor, there may be specific opportunities you could pursue in order to obtain permanent U.S. residency. One of the most popular are EB-5 visas. If you are interested in obtaining your EB-5 visa, get […]