The non-immigrant US visas known as L visas are often available to employers that have overseas offices and want to either open an affiliated office or bring a foreign worker to the United States. L visas are dual intent, as with the H-1B work visas, meaning that people with L status can put in an […]
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Immigrants from Asia and Canada have more chance of getting a work visa in the United States than those from Latin America, the results of a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University reveal. The study examined a three-year period and discovered that 91% of applications for labor certification from immigrants
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In a major change to the immigration rules, which is also designed to boost the education and tourism industries, the United States will from today begin to reciprocally expand the validity of tourist, exchange and student US visas with China, as well as short-term business visas. Exchange visitors, qualified students and their dependents from China
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An annual lottery program for US visas that gives immigrants the opportunity to gain permanent residency in the United States has attracted over 11 million applicants so far in 2014; however, it seems that the program may soon be brought to an end by lawmakers. The so-called ‘diversity visa program’ was created nearly a quarter
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There are a variety of visas available in the United States and it can sometimes be difficult to work out which would be the best option for you. Between study and work US visas and non-immigrant and immigrant visas, submitting an application can turn into a complex process. US visas are awarded by the government
Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden has urged Congress to finally get to grips with immigration reform, saying that he first wants them to secure the border and then get on with the business of addressing the millions of undocumented immigrants already illegally living in the United States. McFadden also says that he is in favor
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The home building industry plays a crucial part in sustaining the economy of the United States in addition to meeting the country’s housing requirements. Immigration reform is the key to filling the necessary positions within this industry, yet builders face significant obstacles due to current immigration policies. Immigration reform is necessary for the home building
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Nashville business leaders are pushing for the immigration system in the United States to be overhauled, citing a strong degree of support in the American public for such efforts. 88% of voters in Nashville believe that the immigration system needs to be fixed, with 55% feeling it is “very important” for reform to be enacted
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Some of the leading businesses in the United States are urging lawmakers to take action on legislation for immigration reform at a critical point on Capitol Hill. The chief executives of McDonald’s, Tyson Foods, Cargill, Loews Hotels, Coca Cola and other regional and national companies have issued a letter saying that it is vital to
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Education and business leaders are emphasizing the increasing necessity of immigration reform in the United States, with visa restrictions causing many highly-skilled employees to be lost to other countries. Council for Global Immigration members spoke in Washington DC on Monday to express concerns about the amount of what they call ‘H-1B casualties’ – highly-skilled overseas
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A new opportunity for those who are married to H-IB visa holders is to become available soon. President Obama and his White House administration have come up with a new process that will allow the spouses of visa holders to be able to work in the United States. While critics of Obama accuse his administration
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