NIW vs. PERM: Which Employment Green Card Path Is Right for You?
September 2, 2026
The choice between NIW vs. PERM is essentially a choice between two different routes to the same EB-2 green card. Under the standard route, a worker must be sponsored by …
Read This ArticleNIW for Physicians: The National Interest Waiver for Doctors
August 30, 2026
Foreign physicians who commit to full-time clinical work in a medically underserved area can reach a green card through a dedicated NIW for physicians track: a form of the EB-2 …
Read This ArticleWhy Is the Visa Bulletin Not Moving? What It Means for Your Green Card Wait
August 28, 2026
If the visa bulletin is not moving, that’s typically because demand for immigrant visas in a given category and country of birth has caught up with the number of visas …
Read This ArticleCan You Be Unemployed on a Green Card? Unemployment Benefits and Naturalization Risks
August 11, 2026
Can you be unemployed on a green card? Yes. Being unemployed does not, by itself, affect lawful permanent resident status or eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship. What can result …
Read This ArticleHow Long Do You Have to Stay With Your Employer After Getting a Green Card?
August 3, 2026
There is no law requiring you to stay with your sponsoring employer for any set period after receiving an employment-based green card. What actually matters is whether you and your …
Read This ArticleFrom Classroom to Career: H-1B Visas for International Students
October 15, 2025
For international students studying in the United States, graduation often means asking themselves, “How can I stay and work in the U.S. after my student visa expires?” Often, students opt …
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What the 2025 H-1B Modernization Means for U.S. Hiring
October 9, 2025
The 2025 H-1B Modernization is one of the most significant updates to work visa policy in years. Understanding these changes is essential for U.S. employers who rely on global talent. …
Read This ArticleThe H-1B Landscape: What’s Changing? Who’s Affected? What Does it Mean for Chicago?
September 10, 2025
Numerous changes are happening to and on the horizon for the United States H-1B visa lottery system. The White House Office of International and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) approved a rule …
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Green Card Holder Travel Risks
May 8, 2025
Understanding travel restrictions is vital for green card holders or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) when considering traveling abroad. Under the current administration, green card holders face a new landscape, and …
Read This ArticleHow to Apply for an ITIN as an H4 Visa Holder
September 27, 2024
Do you need to file United States taxes as an H4 visa holder? You might need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to do so. To apply for an ITIN, …
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Navigating the Complexities of Hiring Foreign Talent
April 16, 2024
To maintain a competitive edge in today’s global economy, hiring talented job candidates from other parts of the world is essential. Of course, the process of hiring citizens of another …
Read This ArticleWhat Is Optional Practical Training?
March 12, 2024
Congratulations on arriving in the United States! As you settle in and set your sights on your future career, Optional Practical Training (OPT) might be a powerful tool to consider. …
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