Work Visas
U.S. employment visa categories compared — H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN, E-2, H-2B, and R-1. Side-by-side eligibility, processing times, costs, and employer obligations for each work visa type.
USCIS Updates EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Eligibility Criteria
USCIS released new guidance on EB-1 eligibility criteria for extraordinary ability visas, refining evidence evaluation. Key points include recognizing team awards, acknowledging past memberships, removing the need for published materials…
H-2B Visa Cap Reached: No Petitions Before April 2025
The U.S. halted H-2B visa petitions for start dates before April 1, 2025, due to reaching the cap…
H-2B Visa Cap Update FY 2025: Availability Status
USCIS updated the H-2B visa cap for FY 2025's first half. Out of 33,000 visas, 2,440 are approved,…
H-4 Visa Business Opportunities: Legal Requirements for Starting a Business
An H-4 visa holder can start a business or engage in self-employment in the U.S. if they obtain…
H-1B to O-1 Visa Status Change Process
Yes, an H-1B visa holder can change their status to a different non-immigrant category, like an O-1 visa,…
Lawsuits Expose TN Visa Labor Abuses
Migrant workers on TN visas, designed for Canadian and Mexican professionals under NAFTA, face severe labor abuses like…
UK Nationals Now Eligible for E-2 Investor Visa
UK nationals can now apply for the E-2 Investor Visa, allowing them to live and work in the…
9-11 Response: Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas
Biometric entry-exit fees are proposed for H-1B and L-1 visas as part of the 9-11 response, aiming to…
400,000 Brazilians with Dual Citizenship Eligible for US E-2 Investor Visa
Over 400,000 Brazilians with Portuguese Citizenship can now move to the US through the E-2 Investor Visa program,…
Senator Collins Advocates for More H-2B Visas in Maine’s Hospitality Sector
Senator Collins advocates for more H-2B visas in Maine's hospitality sector to combat job shortages, supporting tourism initiatives…