EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANT VISA- SECOND PREFERENCE Members of professions holding an advanced degree or equivalent or foreign nationals who have exceptional ability may qualify for an employment-based, second preference. Eligibility under the Advanced Degree The proffered position in the United States requires an advanced degree or its equivalent or a combination of a baccalaureate degree plus…
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EB1 IMMIGRANT VISA– FIRST-PREFERENCE If you have an extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or a multinational executive or manager, then a EB1 immigrant visa may be for you. What qualifies as “Extraordinary Ability”? The extraordinary ability must be in the field in arts, education, business, science, or athletics and must be further…
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How to Document an Investment for E-2 Treaty Investors Once determined that your company qualifies for an E-2 Treaty Investor visa, the investment then needs to be documented. What is needed to document the investment? Existing Company Tax valuation Market appraisal New Company Trade Association Statistics Chamber of Commerce Market Surveys What is needed to…
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, otherwise known as DACA is an immigration policy started by former President Barack Obama in June 2012. DACA allows certain undocumented individuals who entered the United States as minors to receive temporary relief (deferred action) from deportation for a two-year period, while also receiving…
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