Archive for February, 2010

Changing your address with Immigration after you move

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

You just finished your move and your ready to relax. If you’re in the U.S. and are not a U.S. citizen, you’re not done! You have to update your address with Immigration on-line or there may be problems. In this posting I explain how to do so and give some warnings about potential trouble to avoid.

New H-1B “cap” season April 1st – start early because big changes from last year

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The April 1st filing for H-1B is approaching. Getting a visa is trickier this year and requires more planning for success. Jim Nolan shares the information he is giving to clients to help them get their visas with the least stress and cost.

What to think about if you want to hire someone who has an H-1B

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Many companies want to hire someone who already has an H-1B visa. This is very helpful because they don’t have to worry about the quota of H-1B visas, but this H-1B visa “transfer” can have some problems. I explain what important questions to ask before making the offer.

H-1B visa holders not let in the U.S. – How to avoid this problem

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Immigration at Newark Airport and possibly others has a new policy to randomly stop people with H-1B and L-1 visas for questioning. This blog explains what’s going on and offers advice how to deal with it.

What to do if my GC expires and I’m not in the U.S.?

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

You’re outside the U.S. and realize your “green card” is about to expire. I have some advice on what to do in this blog.

Your child is 21 – Congratulations! You made it, but if they want to stay in the U.S. they need their own visa!

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

You’ve been in the U.S. for years sent by your foreign business. Your child turned 21, but they can’t stay with you in the U.S. and have to leave school. This blog explains how to avoid this nightmare.

Tricky requirements for Naturalization

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Staying in the U.S. for a long time with a “green card” presents some difficult situations which could be avoided if a person becomes a U.S. citizen. There are two ways for a GC holder to avoid losing his right to live and work in the U.S. if they will be outside the U.S. for a long time. The most common way is to apply for a re-entry permit while he is in the U.S. The other way is to become a U.S. citizen.