Business Immigration
H-1B Visa Duration Should be Longer, Expert Says
What is the H-1B visa program? The US has been, for decades, the most attractive destination for thousands of foreigners across the world, who yearn to build a promising future in this hopeful and abundant land, or who want to gain work experience, visit their beloved ones or study for a specific period of time.…
Read MoreBiden Plans to Expand Legal Immigration Programs
Legal immigration needs attention as well The surge of illegal border crossings, which has intensified since early 2021, has caught the attention of the American population and sparked a colossal controversy regarding the root causes of mass irregular migration and how the US government should address the border situation effectively. However, because irregular migration tends…
Read MoreExpert Comments on the Need to Attract Talent from Abroad
The argument behind restricting employment-based visas There is a part of the American population that strongly believes that immigration is a burden on the economic system and a detrimental factor for the progress and development of the nation. Adding to that, the previous administration, led by former President Donald Trump, strengthened these ideas through a…
Read MoreBusiness Groups Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Biden plans to restructure most immigration processes Since Democratic President Joe Biden took office at the end of January 2021, a possible comprehensive immigration reform has been on the table and has created debate and controversy among the American population and within Congress, both in the US House of Representatives as in the Senate. The…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Faces Lawsuit Over H-1B Visas
Lawsuit against the Biden administration over H-1B visas Five non-profit organizations recently filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for failing to remove a proposal from the previous administration (Donald Trump/2017-2021) related to business immigration, more specifically to H-1B visas. The H-1B visa program is available to eligible local employers to hire highly skilled foreign…
Read MoreGoogle Leads Group to Protect Employment Permits for H-4 Visa Holders
Qualified foreigners and their closest relatives Throughout history, the US has strengthened its economy thanks to local workers who, for many generations, have contributed to creating the largest economy in the world with their innovative ideas. Adding to that, the country has also found stability, vitality and strength thanks to the presence of foreigners, who…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Might Welcome Foreign Entrepreneurs
The Biden administration plans to review program for foreign entrepreneurs Despite the fact that the US has always attracted the brightest minds and the most exceptional talent from abroad through multiple visa programs, the local immigration system does not have a process available to foreign entrepreneurs, unlike Canada or China. Throughout history, foreign workers who…
Read MoreBiden’s Decision on Work Visas Boosts the Economy
Trump’s restrictions on business immigration Former President Donald Trump always had the intention of reducing immigration, and the sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic to North American territory allowed his administration to increase restrictions on the local immigration system on grounds of health emergency. One of the areas most affected by Trump’s rules was…
Read MoreIt’s Time for the US to Attract More Talent from Abroad
The importance of expanding legal immigration programs The US has always had a high flow of foreigners, who come to the country through different programs related to employment, study, family ties, humanitarian alternatives, inter alia. However, immigration levels have decreased substantially in recent years, especially under the Trump administration and after the massive outbreak of…
Read MoreThe Agricultural Sector Urgently Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Visa processing delays tremendously affect the agricultural sector The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the entity in charge of processing -reviewing and responding- immigration applications in the country, receives thousands of applications annually and waiting times tend to vary depending on each specific process. However, it is also important to clarify that…
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