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Residents and businesses in California may be interested in learning about how one can bypass the H-1B lottery and an organization that is sponsoring a recent grad for her green card. There are ways for employers to keep bright, recent graduates who have not yet built...
The United States issues an incredible number of visas to people all around the world. Business, vacation and family reunifications are among the reasons why people apply or petition for visas. However, not every visa application turns out the way people expect....
California is a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants, meaning that it does not cooperate in federal government efforts to have those immigrants reported. Unfortunately, the state has no say in whether visas can be issued to immigrants, and President Trump is...
Many companies in California rely on H-1B workers to fill vacant positions for which they cannot find enough U.S. workers. Some companies rely on third-party staffing companies to secure the H-1B workers that they need for their vacant positions. The U.S. Customs and...
Foreign nationals may live and work permanently in California with what is colloquially called a "green card," but eligibility may actually be through a number of different types of immigration visas. One type is the EB-1, which gives permanent lawful residency to an...
Foreign nationals who want to work as a dentist in California or any other state may be able to do so. The type of visa that a foreign dentist obtains will depend largely on how long he or she wishes to remain in the country. It will also depend on whether an...
According to a draft of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, technology workers who have H-1B visas would need to provide updated certifications. These certifications would confirm that they weren't taking jobs from American citizens living in...
Many employers in California have cultural exchange opportunities that could allow foreign-born individuals to work in the U.S. temporarily. The U.S. has several non-immigrant visas, including the Q-1 visa, which is for people participating in cultural and employment...
Employers in California who wish to hire foreign nationals for specialized positions might find themselves jumping through hoops as they attempt to obtain the proper documentation for immigration. Unfortunately, potential employees cannot help in this matter as...
An H-3 visa may allow an individual to take part in a training program offered by a trade group or school in California. To qualify for this type of visa, an individual will need to be invited to take part in the program by the entity that provides it. Furthermore,...