Immigration law provides employers in Florida with operations or affiliates in foreign countries a means of transferring specialized workers into the U.S. The employer may seek an L-1B nonimmigrant classification for the employee to enter the country. Foreign...
Immigration
How foreign nationals can receive training in the United States
Foreign nationals who wish to receive special training in Florida or other states may be able to do so after obtaining an H-3 visa. It is generally available to those who would not be able to receive similar training in their home country. It is important to note that...
Draft executive order expected to alter H-1B visa requirements
The H1-B visa program has enabled technology workers from foreign countries to hold jobs in Florida and throughout the United States. Those workers may soon have to submit updated certifications to immigration authorities according to the terms of a draft executive...
How foreign nationals can receive training in the United States
Foreign nationals who wish to receive special training in Florida or other states may be able to do so after obtaining an H-3 visa. It is generally available to those who would not be able to receive similar training in their home country. It is important to note that...
Draft executive order expected to alter H-1B visa requirements
The H1-B visa program has enabled technology workers from foreign countries to hold jobs in Florida and throughout the United States. Those workers may soon have to submit updated certifications to immigration authorities according to the terms of a draft executive...
Exploring temporary visas for seasonal laborers
When people in Florida think of temporary worker visas to the United States, they may first consider agricultural laborers. Farms and agricultural businesses often make use of these programs to bring large numbers of workers to the U.S. for part of the year to work on...
Immigrants to face new challenges in green card approvals
Green card applicants beware — the new “public charge” immigration rule that will deny green cards to applicants who are likely to use public benefits is law in 2020. This new rule will target applicants in need of public benefits like housing vouchers, food stamps,...
Immigrant children may be left behind
Florida residents may be surprised to learn that children can be quiet victims in the immigration process. They are often unseen and rarely heard; therefore, if they do not have parents, guardians or advocates, they could get lost in the shuffle. Immigration issues...
Health care rule could limit legal immigration
Applicants for U.S. immigrant visas now need to show that they have purchased private health insurance, can secure such insurance or have the funds to provide health care in case of an emergency within 30 days of their entry to the country. The policy, which covers...
Preparing for your naturalization interview can limit the stress
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a goal for many people with green cards. The naturalization interview is one of the final steps in the process. It is also one of the most important – and for many people – most stressful obstacles. The best way to deal with the stress is to...
