The U.S. labor shortage has been ongoing for three years. Changes to immigration laws are being blamed for the low number of seasonal visas. Businesses use seasonal visas in Pennsylvania to bring non-U.S. workers to the state. The White House has committed to issuing...
Visas
What you should know about the EB-5 investor visa program
If you can invest in the United States economy, you may consider investigating the EB-5 investor visa program. Through this program, you can gain legal immigrant status, and later even citizenship, if you build a business in the US. However, these immigrant visas have...
How may investors apply for a visa to live in the United States?
If you wish to invest in a business in the United States, you may apply for an employment-based investor’s visa. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website lists the eligibility requirements of an EB-5 immigrant investors’ Green Card. Before applying for a...
Is alcoholism grounds for visa denial?
In recent days, more and more people speak openly about their battles with mental health. They speak to meet others going through similar struggles and reach out to get help when necessary. However, there are some situations in which this openness could cause...
Does getting a DUI affect my F1 visa?
An F1 student visa is a temporary permit to enter and dwell in the U.S. for the purpose of pursuing an academic program of study. As a condition of your admission, you agree to respect state and federal laws and as well as your school’s student code of conduct. Which...
Religious workers may be eligible for immigration
There are many different religious organizations which serve both their own members and the broader community Religious congregations obviously are active in the Lancaster area and Pennsylvania. With interest in organized religion on the decline in the United States,...
22,000 new H-2B visas help fill critical job shortages
Along with the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Security published a temporary rule allowing the previous cap of H-2B non-agricultural visas to be increased by 22,000 through fiscal year 2021. These supplemental visas are available to companies in...
What if I lose my job with an H-1B visa?
If you earn an H-1B visa to work in the U.S., what happens if you lose your job? Unfortunately, the worst sometimes happens. You need to know your options as an immigrant worker in the United States. An H-1B visa is a valuable document, but it is not a guarantee that...
How to apply for a US visa with a foreign criminal record
Immigrants who travel to Pennsylvania often seek visas to stay in the country. However, it can be more challenging when the person has a foreign criminal record. It’s important to know how to apply in that situation. What crimes can make people ineligible for a visa?...
Helpful information on diversity visas in Pennsylvania
Immigration visas allow foreign nationals to live and work in the United States permanently. Once an immigrant's paperwork is approved, they become lawful permanent residents in the U.S. Various types of visas offer immigrants the opportunity to gain permanent entry,...