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Category: US Immigration

  • The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card

    The EB-2 National Interest Waiver provides a path to a green card for professionals with advanced degrees and individuals of exceptional ability whose work substantially benefits the United States. What’s great about the NIW is that you’re not necessarily reliant on employer sponsorship, and you don’t have to go through the time-consuming PERM labor certification…

  • What to Expect at the U.S. Visa Medical Exam in London

    Background Under U.S. visa law, a medical examination is mandatory for all immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age. Medical eligibility is a requirement of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)—specifically, Sections 212(a) and 221(d). To quote the INA itself: The medical exam has been part of the immigration process since the late nineteenth century, when…

  • Understanding the Difference Between Your ‘Visa’ and Your Immigration ‘Status’

    It’s crucial to know the distinction between the visa page or sticker in your passport and your immigration status. In this post, we’ll quickly explain what a visa is and what your immigration status means, to help you maintain your status and avoid legal complications. What is a visa? A visa is a stamp or…

  • EB-1C Green Card for Multinational Executives and Managers

    For multinational companies looking to transfer executives and managers to the United States permanently, the EB-1C visa offers a streamlined path to a green card. This first-preference employment-based category allows qualified individuals to work in the U.S. in a managerial or executive capacity without needing to go through the labor certification (PERM) process. What is…

  • U.S. Visas That Don’t Require an Employer to Sponsor You

    One of the major hurdles to achieving your American Dream through an employment-based route is usually the need to find a U.S. employer who can sponsor (or “petition”) you. But here’s the good news: not all visas require the benevolence of a corporate overlord. Some U.S. visas actually allow either for ‘self-petitioning’, or will permit…

  • Navigating the PERM Process: How to Get a Green Card to Live in the U.S. Permanently

    While there are certainly green card options that do not require the involvement of a U.S. employer—which we’ve written about here—the most common pathway to the U.S. is unfortunately also one of the most long-winded routes. We’ll try not to drown you in legalese here, but be aware that the PERM process we’ve described below…