Jersey City residents marrying a foreign-born spouse must navigate specific immigration pathways. Understanding your options makes the process clearer and helps manage expectations. Marriage visas: the basics There are two main visa types for spouses of U.S. citizens:...
The basics of using visas to secure foreign talent
Securing talent in the United States can be difficult, especially in today’s job market. That’s why many employers turn to other countries to find the qualified candidates that they need. But securing foreign talent comes with immigration challenges that you have to...
Securing a K-1 visa
It is not uncommon for New Jersey residents to meet and want to marry a person from another country. For those who have been fortunate enough to find love with a foreign national, bringing them to the United States legally could be intimidating. It might seem like a...
Employment visa forecast for fiscal year 2024
According to the Visa Bulletin, there has been progress in most categories related to employment. This bodes well for employment visa estimates for the fiscal year 2024. This may be important to know for anyone dealing with employment visas for the upcoming year in...
The E-3 employment-based visa for Australian citizens
Employers in New Jersey and around the country usually seek H-1B visas when they wish to hire foreign workers who have skills that job applicants in their local areas do not possess, but they may choose to apply for E-3 visas instead if the foreign workers they plan...
The B-1 visa: A temporary option for business visitors
Foreigners who need to come to New Jersey for business reasons might be eligible for B-1 visas. These are non-immigrant visas that are provided to business professionals who need to travel and remain for a relatively short duration. What is a B-1 visa? A B-1 visa is a...
Green Card processes for spouses of deceased U.S. citizens
The death of a spouse is always a wrenching experience, particularly when it throws a non-citizen's pre-existing immigration plans into question. New Jersey residents who have gone through precisely this type of situation can attest to the fact that while there are a...
The most common types of work visas
The United States is an excellent location to emigrate to if you're looking for work. If your ultimate destination is New Jersey, there are a number of ways to realize your goal. The most common solution will be to obtain a work visa. There are four major types of...
A high number of employment-based visas are available
Are you interested in obtaining a visa based on employment in New Jersey? The Department of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has good news for you. An unusually high number of visas based on employment are now available for you to obtain. The time for...
Some information on H1-B visas in New Jersey
There are some instances where an employer in New Jersey may need the specialized expertise of an individual who lives outside the United States. If that's the case, the employer should apply for an H-1B visa with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Here's...
