To visit the United State for Business you will need to obtain a Temporary Visitors for Business Visa, unless you qualify for admission without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. The table below describes the different classifications of temporary business visitors. For more information on eligibility and the application process, see the links under [...] Read more »
Working in the United States – Information for Employers and Employees
Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States. For more information about the employment authorization verification process, see the “About Form I-9 and E-Verify” link to the right. As an employer, you may require the [...] Read more »
Working in the United States – Students and Exchange Visitors
The United States welcomes thousands of foreign students and exchange visitors every year. If you wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States, you may be eligible for one of two nonimmigrant student categories. The “F” category is for academic students and the “M” is for vocational students. If you wish to [...] Read more »
Working in the United States – Permanent Workers
Approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for aliens (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States. The five employment-based [...] Read more »
Working in the United States – Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers
In order for you to come to the United States lawfully as a nonimmigrant to work temporarily in the United States your prospective employer must generally file a nonimmigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS1. The main nonimmigrant temporary worker classifications are listed in the table below. For more information about the filing requirements for [...] Read more »
New Countries Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced January 14 that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State, has identified 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs for the coming year. The H-2A program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the [...] Read more »
Greece Designated as a Member of the Visa Waiver Program
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced March 9, 2010, the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. “Our efforts to guard against terrorism while enhancing legal travel and trade [...] Read more »
O and P Visa Requirements
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classification Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying for performing arts associations and their members the regulatory requirements for agents who file as petitioners for the O and P visa classification. Background USCIS has received inquiries from the public [...] Read more »
New Passport Card Is Acceptable For Employment Eligibility Verification
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is informing the public that the new U.S. Passport Card may be used in the Employment Eligibility Verification form (I-9) process. Last month, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced that the new passport card was in full production. The new card provides a less expensive and more portable alternative [...] Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment Eligibility
Do citizens and nationals of the U. S. need to prove, to their employers, they are eligible to work? Yes. While citizens and nationals of the U.S. are automatically eligible for employment, they too must present proof of employment eligibility and identity and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9). Citizens of the U.S. [...] Read more »
