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Family-Based Immigration Categories: Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference

Family-Based Immigration Categories: Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference

Family-based immigration in the United States is organized into two main tracks. Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens are uncapped, while Family Preference categories (F1 through F...

L-1 vs L-2 Visas: Key Differences

L-1 vs L-2 Visas: Key Differences

L-1 visas are for intracompany transferees, and L-2 visas are for their dependents, which means spouses and unmarried children under 21. L-2 spouses can work if their I-94 is issue...

Proposed Increases to H-1B Prevailing Wages: Timeframes, Levels, and What To Do Next

Proposed Increases to H-1B Prevailing Wages: Timeframes, Levels, and What To Do Next

For H-1B employers and workers, prevailing wage is the minimum required wage for a role in a specific location based on government wage data. It is usually tied to Occupational Emp...

H-1B Transfers: Time, Fees, and Process

H-1B Transfers: Time, Fees, and Process

H-1B transfers let you change employers without going through the lottery again. If you qualify for AC21 portability under INA section 214(n), you can usually start working for you...

Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residence Through Marriage

Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residence Through Marriage

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The H-4 Visa for H-1B Spouses: A Complete Guide to Rights, Rules, and Work Permits (EAD)

The H-4 Visa for H-1B Spouses: A Complete Guide to Rights, Rules, and Work Permits (EAD)

The H-4 visa allows the spouses and children of H-1B visa holders to live legally in the United States, preserving family unity and offering stability for households built around e...

H-1B Visa Extension: Your 2025 Guide to Processing Times, Fees, and Steps

H-1B Visa Extension: Your 2025 Guide to Processing Times, Fees, and Steps

Each year, thousands of foreign professionals and U.S. employers rely on the H-1B visa program to maintain skilled employment relationships. As 2025 brings new policy updates and w...

Trump on H-1B | Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee: What It Means for U.S. Employers and Foreign Talent

Trump on H-1B | Trump's $100,000 H-1B Fee: What It Means for U.S. Employers and Foreign Talent

On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 payment for certain new H-1B cases, effective Sept. 21, 2025. The H-1B program has long s...

H-1B vs. L-1 Visa: Which is the Right U.S. Work Visa for You?

H-1B vs. L-1 Visa: Which is the Right U.S. Work Visa for You?

For professionals and employers exploring U.S. immigration options, choosing between the H-1B and L-1 visas can shape long-term career and business outcomes. Both programs allow fo...

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