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How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

Jul 24, 2019
11 min

How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

One of the biggest complaints in the hospitality, retail, and service industries is the difficulty in finding and retaining a reliable workforce. Over the past few years, there has been high turnover as companies struggle to recruit and retain workers. However, for employers who need to add to their workforce, there is the option to bring workers from other countries to the United States for a temporary period of nine months out of the year. The H-2B visa permits US employers

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an ambitious immigration bill aimed at providing a path to citizenship to almost 2 million undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” who were brought to the United States as children. This bill cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens, and provides such aliens with a path toward Legal Permanent Resident status. The bill, titled American Dream and P

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

May 6, 2019
2 min

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

GREEN CARD BASED ON MARRIAGE WEDDING SEASON SPECIAL Photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash Before getting married, engaged couples should start preparing their application to apply for a Green Card based on marriage to their US citizen spouse so that they can apply as soon as they receive their marriage certificate. Just in time to commemorate the start of wedding season, The Grady Firm is offering $100 off on our “Gold” Green Card Application Package, now through May 20, 2019

How to Obtain Temporary Training or Employment in the United States as a Foreign Physician

Apr 17, 2019
11 min

How to Obtain Temporary Training or Employment in the United States as a Foreign Physician

Photo by EVG Culture from Pexels Foreign physicians looking to advance their specialized careers in the United States can gain valuable experience and connections by working a physicians or fellows. Generally, there are two visa classification options available to foreign physicians seeking temporary employment or training in the United States: (1) the J-1 Exchange Visitor Physician Program, and (2) the H-1B Specialty Occupation classification. Each of these classifications h

Immigration As Usual? Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty

Nov 16, 2017
12 min

Immigration As Usual? Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty

by Anthony Mance, Esq. and Jennifer Grady, Esq. Recent announcements by the Trump Administration declaring enhanced vetting of current immigration cases; talks in Congress about major proposed changes to the immigration laws; and constant media discourse regarding the future of DACA, the Travel Ban, employment-based visas, and increased waiting times, may have the effect of chilling immigration applications. However, with the right information, and a plan that takes these ch

Visa Options for Fashion Models (O-1B, H-1B3, and P-3 Visas)

Aug 14, 2017
3 min

Visa Options for Fashion Models (O-1B, H-1B3, and P-3 Visas)

Do you dream of walking down the runway at New York Fashion Week? Are you interested in becoming a brand ambassador for a prestigious luxury brand? Whether you’ve mastered the catwalk or discovered your niche in commercial modelling, several visa options are available depending on your level of achievement and reason for coming to the U.S. Fashion models typically enter the U.S. in one of two ways— the O-1B visa (for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) or

O-1B Visa for Artists or Actors with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in the Arts Industries

Jul 27, 2017
3 min

O-1B Visa for Artists or Actors with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in the Arts Industries

Calling all talented artists and actors! Are you an actor trying to make a breakthrough in Hollywood? Or perhaps you are a renowned violinist, famous choreographer, or an award-winning pastry chef? If you excel in your field of arts or the motion picture industry, you may be eligible for the O-1B visa. The O-1B visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry who will perform in the U.S

Q-1 Visa is an Opportunity to Share Your Culture through an Employer’s International Exchange

Jul 27, 2017
2 min

Q-1 Visa is an Opportunity to Share Your Culture through an Employer’s International Exchange

Are you interested in sharing your home country’s cultures and traditions while working in the U.S.? Are you an employer interested in obtaining approval for an exchange program in your company so that you can hire international employees on a Q-1 visa? If so, the Q-1 visa may be available to meet your company’s specific needs for international employees. Known as the “Disney visa” because it was originally designed by Disney to meet their need for “cultural representatives

Internationally Recognized Professional Athletes, Gamers, and Entertainers are Eligible for P-1 Visa

Jul 27, 2017
4 min

Internationally Recognized Professional Athletes, Gamers, and Entertainers are Eligible for P-1 Visa

Photo courtesy of http://lat.ms/2vEE8z5 The P-1 visa is a viable alternative for athletes and entertainers who may not meet the “extraordinary ability or achievement” requirement of the O-1 visas. If you are an internationally recognized athlete coming to the U.S. to perform individually or as part of a team, you may be eligible for the P-1A visa. Professional athletes from a wide range of sports including soccer, taekwondo, and online gamers receive P-1A visas. If you are a

Visa Options for Entrepreneurs and Recent Grads: H-1B Visa through Global Entrepreneur in Residence

Jul 27, 2017
4 min

Visa Options for Entrepreneurs and Recent Grads: H-1B Visa through Global Entrepreneur in Residence

In the absence of an official “startup visa”, and in lieu of the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule, which has now been postponed until March 2018, organizations and programs exist that help entrepreneurs from around the world establish their businesses in the U.S. These programs are generally geared towards assisting international students who have developed a technology or innovation with launching a start-up in the U.S. that creates high-paying jobs. H-1B Visa through

P-2 and P-3 Visas for Performers, Artists, and Entertainers in Reciprocal Exchange Programs

Jul 25, 2017
3 min

P-2 and P-3 Visas for Performers, Artists, and Entertainers in Reciprocal Exchange Programs

If you are coming to the U.S. to perform, teach, or coach under a reciprocal exchange program or a culturally unique program, you may be eligible for a P-2 or P-3 visa. P-2: Performer or Group Performing under Reciprocal Exchange Program The P-2 visa is available for individual and group performers coming to the U.S. to perform as part of a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the U.S. and an organization in another country. Essential support personnel such

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

Dec 2, 2016
3 min

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

The L-1B visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge from one of its foreign offices to one of its U.S. offices. There is also the option for a foreign company that does not yet have an office in the U.S. to send an employee with specialized knowledge to the states to help establish a U.S. office. Both the employer and employee must meet certain qualification requirements: 1. To qualify for L-1B classification in this category

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

Nov 17, 2016
2 min

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

If you are planning to file an application for a visa, Green Card, or naturalization, we highly recommend you do so before the end of the year. Filing fees will increase by an average of 21% on December 23, 2016. In addition, due to the uncertainty of the transition to a new President and GOP-majority Congress, we recommend filing your application now so that it will be in the queue in the event programs are taken away, modified, or application wait times increase. Fee Incr

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

Sep 20, 2016
2 min

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

On August 31, 2016 , the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an amendment to its regulations in an effort to increase and enhance entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation in the United States. The proposed rule would allow for the use of “parole” on a case-by-case basis for certain Startup entrepreneurs whose entry into the United States would provide a significant public benefit through “the substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth an

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

Aug 8, 2016
2 min

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who has held off on applying for U.S. citizenship, now is the time to submit your application to USCIS so that it can be reviewed and approved before November 2016. First, immigration will be a big ticket issue in the upcoming election, and the outcome and future of U.S. immigration policy could ride on your vote. Click the links to read more about the immigration platforms of the current Democratic (Hillary Clinton) and Republican (Dona

Much Anticipated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report for Southern California Released at SelectLA

Aug 5, 2016
3 min

Much Anticipated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report for Southern California Released at SelectLA

Select LA Recap Jennifer Grady, Esq. recently participated in the Select LA 2016 Investment Summit. SelectLA is the precursor to SelectUSA, a federal division of the Department of Commerce that seeks to attract international businesses to the United States. An international and domestic audience of more than 350 investors and business people attended the SelectLA summit on June 17, 2016 at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles. Panelists included Los Angeles Mayor Eric Gar

J-1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Visa for Entrepreneurs, Scholars, Au Pairs, Professors, and Trainees

Jul 14, 2016
3 min

J-1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Visa for Entrepreneurs, Scholars, Au Pairs, Professors, and Trainees

The J-1 Visa is a non-immigrant US visa available to cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors. The Exchange Visitor Program fosters global understanding through educational and cultural exchanges. It is often used by entrepreneurs, “au pairs, ” or to obtain business or medical training in the United States. J-1 visas are obtained as part of an exchange program, and the Department of State designates both public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors. All

E-1 Visa for Companies Doing More than Half of Their Business in the United States

Jul 8, 2016
2 min

E-1 Visa for Companies Doing More than Half of Their Business in the United States

The United States is signatory to a number of treaties with other countries, allowing individuals and companies to develop business opportunities in the United States. As a result, “E- Visas” are available to visitors to the US interested in trade and investment. As discussed in a previous post, E-2 visas are temporary visas based on a reciprocal commercial treaty between the United States and the individual’s country of nationality, where the individual is visiting the US pr

Jennifer Grady, Esq. Addresses Investors at Sold-Out SelectUSA Investor Academy in Washington D.C.

Jul 8, 2016
4 min

Jennifer Grady, Esq. Addresses Investors at Sold-Out SelectUSA Investor Academy in Washington D.C.

John McKiel, Mario de Castro, Jennifer Grady, Esq., Ron Palladino, and Rahul Beri address a sold-out crowd of foreign investors and entrepreneurs On June 19, 2016, Jennifer Grady, Esq. spoke to over 350 attendees at the SelectUSA Summit Academy, a precursor to the SelectUSA Investment Summit the following day. The Summit Academy is an orientation for participants from companies, state and local governments, and economic development organizations (EDOs) to provide information

How Will the 2016 Presidential Election Affect Immigration Reform?

Jun 13, 2016
5 min

How Will the 2016 Presidential Election Affect Immigration Reform?

by Jennifer Grady, Esq. and Grady Firm Law Clerk With the American presidential election cycle in full swing, immigration reform continues to be a heated and controversial topic. The presidential campaign front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, have widely divergent perspectives on the issue. Below is a look at each candidate’s stance on the ability of undocumented immigrants to gain legal US citizenship. I. Should Undocumented Immigrants in the

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