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Immigration•Jun 30, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Getting a J-1 visitor visa

Some foreign nationals may wish to travel to Florida on a J-1 visa. This type of employment visa is useful in a variety of different situations. It is a temporary visa meant for a number of different occupations and time periods, including a one-day academic lecturer, a summer camp counselor and a physician whose visa…

Immigration•Jun 21, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules

Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff’s behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union. The plaintiffs all joined the Army through the Military Accessions…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules

Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff’s behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union. The plaintiffs all joined the Army through the Military Accessions…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Specialized workers may enter U.S. if approved for L-1 visa

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 companies wishing to establish a new business location within the United States can also ask that employees…

Immigration•Jun 8, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 this visa cannot be used to…

Immigration•Jun 2, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 order from the Trump Administration. The purpose of the new requirement is to show…

Immigration•Jun 1, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 this visa cannot be used to…

Immigration•May 10, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 order from the Trump Administration. The purpose of the new requirement is to show…

Immigration•May 4, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 the harvest and other heavy work. Without temporary workers…

Immigration•May 4, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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, and Medicaid. Immigrants currently seeking green card status will need…