Executive Summary: The H-1B visa lottery may soon move from a random selection to a wage-based system, favoring high-paying employers. Smaller companies offering competitive but mid-range salaries could lose out under the […]

ESTA sounds easy, and for the most part, it is. But don’t confuse “no visa required” with “no rules apply.” If you’re planning to enter the U.S. under ESTA, especially from Japan, […]

We have seen it too many times: a green card holder realizes their card is about to expire (or worse, already expired) and starts to panic. Maybe they are worried about being […]

News about student visas has been all over the media lately. Between canceled visa interviews, talk of banning foreign enrollment at some universities, and general chaos around F-1 visas, many families and […]

When a Japanese company makes the decision to expand its investment into the U.S., there is usually a plan in place. The plan often involves setting up the business, moving a key […]

A quiet vacation. A temporary work project. A visit with family. Millions of people visit the United States for more than 30 days every year without planning to stay long-term. However, as […]

For visa holders living and working in the United States, travel used to mean a chance to see family, attend a wedding, or return briefly to headquarters overseas. Now, it might mean […]

Form I-9 is a required step for employment in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status. Every employee must complete it, and every employer must verify it. This process ensures compliance with federal […]

Form I-9 is a crucial document required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for verifying an individual’s eligibility to work in the United States. The form is central for use by […]

The United States immigration system is complex and a challenge for many immigrants, individuals with permanent residency status, and their families to understand. Obtaining legal status is one challenge; maintaining legal status […]