Business Immigration
Tech Companies Celebrate Biden’s Actions on Immigration
Biden’s proposals to promote comprehensive immigration reform Immigration has always been a fairly relevant issue for the administrations of the US and the local population. However, there are administrations that consider essential to pay attention to other sectors before acting on the immigration system. Interestingly, the last two administrations have viewed immigration as a first-hand…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Application Limit Completed for Fiscal Year 2021
Application limit for skilled foreign workers during fiscal year 2021 The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the entity in charge of reviewing and responding to immigration applications in the country, announced on Thursday, February 17, that the H-1B visa application limit for fiscal year 2021 (October-September) has already been reached. This is…
Read MoreImmigration Reform Could Help the Tech Sector
Labor shortage in the technology industry In recent years, skilled labor shortage has increased substantially in the technology sector. This is mainly due to the fact that there are not enough qualified workers to fill vacancies and the number of graduate students in technology fields is also not enough to fill jobs available in this…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Postpones Changes to H-1B Visa Process
Changes proposed by the Trump administration on business immigration Regarding immigration, the Trump administration always had a rather negative opinion. In fact, the former president repeatedly mentioned that immigration, both legal and illegal, becomes a burden on the federal government, the economy and taxpayers. Thus, during his term, Trump used all the resources and tools…
Read MoreBiden Freezes Restrictions on H-1B Visas
The Trump Administration’s view on business immigration Reducing immigration was always one of the goals of the Trump administration, both legal and illegal. Former President Trump states that mass immigration can become an unnecessary burden on the economic system, taxpayers and the federal government. Adding to that, in his opinion, immigrants, especially those covered by…
Read MoreDHS Releases Final Rule on H-1B Visa Cap
The Trump administration’s strategy to reduce business immigration The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic allowed the Trump administration to substantially restrict business immigration, stating that American workers should be the priority in times of crisis. Adding to that, the Trump administration has used other arguments such as: Foreign workers diminish job opportunities for…
Read MoreForeign Workers and the Health System
Misconceptions about immigration Immigration has always been quite a controversial topic in the US. Opinions regarding the immigration system are varied and usually change depending on the political opinion of citizens, as well as the position of the country’s administration. Speaking specifically about the current administration of the US, President Trump, along with his cabinet,…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration Extends Restrictions on Employment Visas
Pandemic allowed the Trump administration to restrict business immigration The Coronavirus outbreak in the US was massive and the number of people infected and deaths grew exponentially in a relatively short period of time compared to other countries. In fact, the US is still the main epicenter of the global pandemic, after more than nine…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration to Decide Whether to Extend Work Visa Restrictions
The health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic The world is going through a sanitary emergency unprecedented in the recent history of mankind. The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive outbreak was sudden, took us by surprise and forced governments to adopt emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the health…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Opens a Door for H-1B Visa Holders
Local companies and highly skilled foreign workers The US’ immigration system is quite extensive and has multiple branches for foreigners to choose the option that best suit their needs. For instance, business immigration is one of the most used by local companies and foreign workers. Local companies, through different visa programs, have the possibility to…
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