Does your employment visa stop you from changing jobs?
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
Under the H-1B visa program, foreign nationals are temporarily allowed in Louisiana or elsewhere in the U.S. to operate in a “specialty occupation.” The position that the candidate will fill must meet specific criteria of professional standards. H-1B vs. work visa Both the H-1B and work visa are technically the same thing. They give non-residents the legal right to be in the country as long as they have valid employment. The big difference between the two is that the H-1B is for skilled professionals. This is an individual with a qualifying degree or equivalency in training or experience. The ..read more
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Does your employment visa stop you from changing jobs?
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
Under the H-1B visa program, foreign nationals are temporarily allowed in Louisiana or elsewhere in the U.S. to operate in a “specialty occupation.” The position that the candidate will fill must meet specific criteria of professional standards. H-1B vs. work visa Both the H-1B and work visa are technically the same thing. They give non-residents the legal right to be in the country as long as they have valid employment. The big difference between the two is that the H-1B is for skilled professionals. This is an individual with a qualifying degree or equivalency in training or experience. The ..read more
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Special immigration visas for translators in Louisiana
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
The U.S. Armed Forces have relied on the work of translators in Iraq and Afghanistan for the past couple of decades. Translators have played a critical role in helping the military perform its duties and interact with the population and governments of both countries. Unfortunately, some Iraqi and Afghani nationals who have worked as translators for the U.S. have also been targeted by others within their countries. As a result, the U.S. government has established a special immigrant visa (SIV) program for translators from Afghanistan or Iraq who meet the qualifications. Qualifications for speci ..read more
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Can you extend your work visa?
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
There are certain things you need to know if you want to extend your work visa in New Orleans, Louisiana. This includes what evidence you will need to present and an explanation of your circumstances. Read below to learn more about what you need when it comes to extending your stay. Explain your extraordinary circumstances Medical emergencies or your passport getting stolen are good examples of extraordinary circumstances. In reality, any event that occurred beyond your reasonable control is acceptable for delaying the expiration of your visa. Whatever your specific circumstances are, you will ..read more
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Changes to immigration law and the path to citizenship
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
Immigrating to the U.S. has long proven challenging. However, President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to U.S. immigration law may help the almost 11 million people in the country without status. If you or a family member in Louisiana is looking for a path towards citizenship, becoming familiar with the suggested changes can help you better navigate the immigration system. Proposed changes to immigration law The prospective changes are sweeping and place a high priority on assisting as many immigrants as possible with gaining access to documentation. One of the most important provisions outlined ..read more
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Immigration law changes for H-1B workers in 2022
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jerricraventextbroker
3y ago
Residents of New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana may be aware of new changes to the immigration lottery system. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services made an announcement that it will end the lottery system for another system that favors foreign workers who are more highly paid. It ensures that the most skilled foreign workers receive H-1B visas, employing a new wage-level selection process. USCIS lottery system to end According to the announcement, a wage-based approach will replace the current rule. This applies to H-1B petitions for the year 2022. Until 2021, the system was one of ..read more
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Applying for college now safer for immigrant students
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by jonathan.brandis@thomsonreuters.com
3y ago
As parents of teenagers in New Orleans know, applying to colleges can be stressful. Teens must make themselves stand out from the pack to get into their first choice of school. Besides the competition level, the application process can make teens who are undocumented U.S. immigrants feel especially nervous. That is because college applications have traditionally asked about immigration status. Though American colleges and universities are not trying to get anybody in trouble with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), for undocumented people, just being asked about their status can be ..read more
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Revised citizenship test doubles the number of questions
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by todd.harrison@thomsonreuters.com
3y ago
Passing a civics test is a rite of passage for immigrants who are seeking to become U.S. citizens. However, this pathway on the road to citizenship just got a bit longer. To pass the test, applicants must answer at least 12 of 20 questions correctly. Previously, passage only required applicants to answer six of 10 questions correctly. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) pulls these questions from a pool of 128 questions covering U.S. government and history. Before these changes, this pool consisted of only 100 questions. The civics test is in addition to another test that mea ..read more
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Most undocumented workers are essential employees
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by joel.lundstad@thomsonreuters.com
3y ago
Sixty-nine percent of undocumented immigrant workers in the United States hold jobs that the Department of Homeland Security deems “essential” during the current pandemic. A report released by immigration advocacy group FWD.US says these frontline workers are crucial in the fight against the virus. The group adds that nearly one out of every five essential workers in the U.S. is undocumented, according to Census Bureau information. 2020 redefined “essential” workers Immigrants serve a vital role in all cross-sections of the nation’s economy, from farmworkers to nursing. The survey estimates un ..read more
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Highly skilled foreign workers feel the squeeze from visa changes
Immigration & Nationality Law Group Blog
by monte.olmsted@thomsonreuters.com
3y ago
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for highly skilled foreign workers such as physicians and those from the tech sector to secure employment in the U.S., while also posing more challenges for American companies that want to hire them. Major changes to the H-1B visa program will require U.S. companies to pay significantly higher wages to foreign workers, while also tightening the eligibility for visa applicants. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on Oct. 6 the rule change, slated to take effect in early December. The government insists that the changes protect ..read more
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