Author: Omar Alvarado
I-94s, Grace Periods, and Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About Legal Status Verification
I-94s, Grace Periods, & Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About Legal Status Verification At Farmer Law PC, we regularly remind clients that entering the U.S. legally does not automatically mean a worker is in full compliance with immigration regulations. One of the most important—but often overlooked—documents in confirming lawful status is the Form I-94. In…
The EB-3 Visa Lawyers Guide: Navigating Your Path to U.S. Employment
The EB-3 Visa Lawyers Guide: Navigating Your Path to U.S. Employment [post_date] In the intricate world of U.S. immigration, securing a pathway for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers to live and work permanently in the United States involves navigating the EB-3 program. Given the complexity and the stakes involved in this process, partnering with…
Navigating the J-1 Visa Without the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement
Navigating the J-1 Visa Without the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement [post_date] For many international visitors on a J-1 visa, the prospect of the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement—often simply referred to as the “two-year rule”—can pose significant planning and career development challenges. This rule mandates certain J-1 visa holders to return to their home country for…
Guide to the H-2A Visa Program in 2024
Guide to the H-2A Visa Program in 2024 [post_date]The H-2A Visa Program is designed to address the challenges faced by American farmers in filling their employment gaps. As the demand for agricultural workers remains steady, this program enables farmers to hire skilled workers from other countries. In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the…
What You Need To Know About H-2B Visa Sponsors 2024
What You Need To Know About H-2B Visa Sponsors 2024 [post_date]Due to the current labor shortages faced by many businesses in the United States, there has been an increase in the exploration of hiring foreign workers through programs such as the H-2B visa. The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire nonimmigrant workers for…
Guide to the H-2B Visa Program in 2024
Guide to the H-2B Visa Program in 2024 [post_date]With the global economy in constant flux, many U.S. employers rely on foreign labor to fill temporary non-agricultural positions. The H-2B visa program is a popular route through which qualified and eligible foreign workers are connected with employers to fill diverse roles across various industries. This guide…
TN Visa Requirements for Nurses
TN Visa Requirements for Nurses [post_date] If you’re a nurse from Canada or Mexico who is interested in working in the United States, the TN Visa could be a suitable choice. This particular Visa category enables skilled Canadian and Mexican nurses to work temporarily in the United States. The occupational category of “Registered Nurse” is…
What Is an EB-3 Visa in the USA?
What Is an EB-3 Visa in the USA? [post_date] Many individuals seek to live and work permanently in the United States. Among the various avenues available, the EB-3 Visa is a possible option for many eligible candidates. It allows skilled workers, professionals, and other laborers to obtain lawful permanent residency in the USA. In this guide,…
TN Visa Example Letter
TN Visa Example Letter For foreign professionals who wish to work in the United States, several types of visas are available. One such visa is the Trade NAFTA (TN) visa, which is specifically meant for Canadian and Mexican citizens working in professional occupations under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
TN Visa Change of Employer
TN Visa Change of Employer [post_date] For U.S. companies that wish to hire professionals from Canada and Mexico, leveraging the Trade NAFTA (TN) visa program is one way to do so. “NAFTA” stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement, which was created to encourage trade among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Although NAFTA has…
