TN Management Consultant Visas are available to Canadian or Mexican nationals who are seeking entry to the United States to engage in prearranged, professional level, business activities for U.S. or foreign employers. In 1992, the United States, Mexico and Canada entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) to promote trade amongst the countries. […]
J-1 to Green Card is a common transition but it can be complicated by the residency requirement. Exchange visitors who are subject to the two-year home residency requirement are not allowed to apply for a Green Card unless the two-year requirement is satisfied, or a waiver is obtained. J-1 Background The J-1 visa allows foreign […]
The Secretary of Homeland Security made the decision to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border to essential travel. US and Canadian officials mutually determined that non-essential travel between the US and Canada poses additional risk of transmission and spread […]
TN Visa Requirements The main benefit of the TN Visa is that the application package can be prepared relatively quickly and Canadians can apply at a port-of-entry (airport/land border) with no processing time. Meaning, you apply for the TN and receive it the same day. So, let’s review the TN Visa requirements and some noteworthy […]
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is expanding its background checks for visa applicants to include social media profiles. According to DHS, this collection of information is necessary to assess a person’s ability to enter the US and/or receive an immigration-related benefit. DHS will collect social media handles used by most visa applicants dating back […]
E-2 Visa to Green Card. There are a lot of reasons that people may be hesitant to commit their time, effort and money into a new company. After all, start-ups can be daunting. One thing that shouldn’t worry an entrepreneur is Visa issues. In recent years, foreign entrepreneurs have increasingly turned to the E-2 Visa […]
One of the most critical elements of an EB-5 application is the business plan. It must be comprehensive and detailed. For what needs to be in the business plan, we turn to the case of In re Ho. (Ho, 22 I&N Dec. 206 (AAO) 1998.) In In re Ho, the beneficiary was seeking an EB-5 […]
The O-1 Visa for Musicians allows acts from all over the world to bring great entertainment and culture to the US. Beyond the O-1 there are several other visa options for entertainers, there are discussed below. When a Canadian goes to the US, they usually go in “B” status. Canadians do not need a Visa […]
With South Miami ready to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of newly signed law that bans sanctuary cities, it’s the perfect time to review what exactly a “sanctuary city” is. The best way to understand the term “sanctuary city” is through an example. Let’s say a cop pulls a driver over for speeding. The […]
There is no doubt that the hospitality and leisure industry is facing a labor shortage. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are more than a million job openings, compared to only about 350,000 job openings in 2009. The American Hotel and Lodging Association is urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform and […]
Doctors often travel to the US to further their careers and require proper status to do so. There are many visa options for doctors and Silver Immigration is here to walk you through the various visas that should be considered. J-1 Medical interns and residents can enter the US as “exchange visitors” to gain experience, […]
The E-Visa category was crafted for business owners, managers and employees seeking to work in the US for extended periods of time, and the E-2 category was specifically designed for investors of US enterprises. The most frequently asked question regarding the E-2 process is “how much to invest for an E-2 Visa USA?” Unfortunately, there […]
For the first time in almost a decade, USCIS has published an annual report. “The 2018 USCIS Statistical Annual Report represents a key piece in our continued commitment to provide improved awareness of the nature and scope of work accomplished by the dedicated men and women of USCIS,” said USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna. “Following […]
On April 19, 2019, USCIS issued a policy update regarding marijuana associated activity and applications for naturalization. Green Card holders who want to become U.S. citizens may do so by applying to naturalize. As part of the naturalization process, generally, applicants must show that they are a person of good moral character for the period beginning […]
The following chart lists the TN professional categories in Appendix 1603.D.1 of NAFTA. The educational and work requirements vary for each category.