Importing foreign labor can be a great source of talent for your company, but it also comes at a price. You may be hiring staff on H-1B workers’ rights or permanent immigration visas of foreigners, and these costs can add up quickly. It costs more than $4,000 on average to recruit an employee, and even […]
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This year, the Department of State plans to begin another pilot program that will allow H-1B visa holders to renew their visas in the United States without having to return to their home countries to do so. For skilled foreign workers, the H-1B visa has been the primary pathway to US residence for a maximum
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The U.S. State Department has announced that it has already issued all available visas for the Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3), Other Workers (EW), and Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) categories for Fiscal Year 2024. If you’re an employer or worker in one of these categories, here’s what you need to know about the situation and how
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Starting in 2025, U.S. passport holders will need to apply for travel authorization before visiting Europe. This new requirement is part of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which aims to improve security and streamline entry for travelers to European Union (E.U.) countries. While U.S. travelers currently enjoy visa-free access to most European
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Immigrants in the US have reached a record high: more than 46 million foreign-born people now live in the US. That’s nearly a million more than last year, according to new statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. This increase in immigrant numbers comes after a couple of years of slower growth due to issues including
Exciting news for international students looking to gain work experience in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an expansion of the STEM OPT program, which will allow more students to qualify for work opportunities related to their field of study. Starting Wednesday, DHS will add eight new fields of study to
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A new government report has highlighted challenges faced by the U.S. Department of State in modernizing its technology to meet the growing demand for immigration services. The report, prepared by the Office of the Inspector General, focuses on the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) and its efforts to improve consular services through the Consular Systems
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, former President Donald Trump is emerging as a leading contender for the Republican nomination. During his previous time in office, Trump took a strong stance on immigration, implementing strict policies to limit asylum, permanent residency, and immigration overall. Now, as he unveils his immigration plan for 2025—should he win
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The US remains one of the most popular countries for international college students. More than 5,000 colleges and universities are available, so it is not always easy to find what’s right for you. They have their challenges such as visas, campus life, and paying for their education overseas. The good news is that there are
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A wedding is one of the incredible milestones of a man’s life, but arranging such an event might take months of planning. But life doesn’t pause for a person waiting for perfect timing and there are quite a few reasons why two people may wish to get married sooner – be it for a marriage-based
