An Introduction to the E-1 “Treaty Trader” Visa
People wishing to work in the United States have several kinds of work visas that they can apply for, depending on their situation. There are visas for temporary workers and visas for permanent workers, and visas for specific professions such as agriculture workers and artists. Those who work for a company engaged in international trade […]
The EAD: Work Freedom Above All Other US Visas
The United States Government (more specifically, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS) often issues a document called an Employment Authorization Document, or EAD, to foreigners currently located in the US. For those that are fortunate enough to be approved for an EAD, this document (which comes in the form of a card) […]
EB-5 PROGRAM
The EB-5 visa, created by Section 203(b)(5) of the U.S. Immigration Act of 1990, was established to attract foreign capital and create U.S. jobs by providing a method of obtaining a Green Card for foreign nationals who invest either $1,000,000 generally or at least $500,000 in a “Targeted Employment Area.” Under the program, immigrants are granted […]
Illegal Employment of Foreign Experts in Israel – Is It Really Worth It?
Almost all of us here in Israel are aware of the phenomenon of illegal employment of foreign workers and foreign experts. One of the reasons for illegal employment is, undoubtedly, the attempt to reduce the employer’s expenses. In this article we shall discuss the various costs to the employer for legally employing foreign experts and […]
Employment Based Temporary Visas
H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations) The H-1B visa is the most common temporary working visa available. It requires a U.S. employer sponsoring the foreign national for a specialty occupation, that is, an occupation requiring at least a U.S. Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree, to perform the job demands. There are three steps in obtaining H-1B […]
The Self-Employed H1B Work Visa – Myth or Reality?
There is no arguing that new technology is changing the way that business operates throughout the world. The continued improvement of internet speed and capabilities combined with a growing number of tech-savvy entrepreneurs has led to an unprecedented number of start-up companies around the globe. Virtual companies are forming in every location that can be […]
Foreign experts and their families – changing the regulations
In this article we will explore the issue of Entry visas for foreign experts’ families, explain the process and purpose of this specific Visa and elaborate on the problematic aspects of the present Entry Visa regulations. Foreign Experts B-1 Visa The issue of relocating foreign experts from all over the world and bringing them to […]
