O-1A Visa Guide - For Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Business, Education or Athletics

O-1A status is available to persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures or television industry). It is the most commonly used visa for those who have gained significant achievements in their respective fields. Examples of those who are eligible for this visa include, but are not limited to: CEOs who have achieved dramatic growth, professors with groundbreaking publications, researchers with patents, or athletes with significant press.

Visa Guides, O-1Ashkan EmamiDecember 22, 2016O-1 Visa, O-1A, Artists, Professors, Scientists, Researchers, PhysiciansComment

H-1B Visa Guide

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant classification that allows foreign workers to work in the United States in “specialty occupations” (explained further below). The H-1B is highly sought after and is among the most valuable tools an employer can use to attract skilled foreign labor. Current regulations impose a cap on the number of new H-1Bs that can be issued in a fiscal year. The current limits are 65,000 plus an additional 20,000 visas for applicants with U.S. Master’s degrees or higher.

Visa Guides, H-1BAshkan EmamiDecember 20, 2016H-1BComment

The EB-3 Visa – A Powerful Recruitment Tool for US Business Owners

This article is aimed to help you and your business learn how recruit top global talent. The guide is intended for business owners who intend to implement transitional outsourcing programs where talent is initially employed overseas but with a path towards US residency.