H1B Application Changes

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Changes to the H1B Application Process In previous articles we mentioned that H1B is one of the best choices for alien students who want to stay in the U.S. legally.  However, because of the H1B quota limitation, it is not easy to get H1B status.  Alien students with advanced degrees have an extra 20,000 visas… Read More

From F-1 to H-1B

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Adjusting Your Status from F-1 to H-1B In previous articles, we’ve analyzed the tough situation for H-1B applicants this year and addressed some of the major issues for this visa type based on our past experience.  However, many alien students still have questions about the H-1B application.  Below are two common ones: Ms. Li: I will… Read More

Best Job for H-1B

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Working for Higher Education Institutions: The Best Choice for H-1B Applicants In our previous article we mentioned that the US has become an increasingly inaccessible place to live for numerous foreign students and aliens in the US because of the tough situation for H-1B applicants.  Nevertheless, most students who have degrees in the US still… Read More

Increasing Approval Rate for H1B

Posted on March 09, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

How to Increase the Rate of Approval for Your H-1B Application In the previous article, we mentioned that the situation is tough this year for H-1B applicants.  H-1B applicants must pay much more attention to the preparation process in order to increase their chance of successfully receiving their H-1B visa.  Below we will take a… Read More

H1B Analysis for 2008

Posted on March 02, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Analysis of H-1B Applications in 2008 April is coming and the H-1B quota will open once again.  Most aliens who want to work in the US legally have been preparing their H-1B applications.  As one of the non-immigrant visas, H-1B is for professional aliens who specialize in high-tech industries and other fields.  It requires that… Read More

2008 Immigration Trend 2/2

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

US Immigration Trend in 2008 2/2 In the previous article we mentioned that in order to have a correct analysis of the US immigration trend, we need to have an overall understanding of the US economy and its politics.  It is very unlikely that the US can avoid a recession in 2008, so the current… Read More

2008 Immigration Trend 1/2

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

US Immigration Trend in 2008 1/2 In a blink, two weeks of 2008 have passed.  In order to have a correct analysis of the US immigration trend, we need to have an overall understanding of the US economy and politics.  Although we are just at the beginning of 2008, we can say with confidence that… Read More

Coping with the New Immigration Trend

Posted on January 03, 2008 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

How Can Employers Cope with the New Trend of the USCIS? In recent months, immigration policy has become increasingly tough when it comes to employers.  It is reflected both in new DOL rules on the restriction of Labor Certification applications, which will be effective this July, and new DHS rules, which will bring significant civil… Read More

L1 Visas States to Apply From

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Could Filing L-1 Application in Different States Speed Up the Process? Mr. Liang asked: I have been in the manufacturing business for almost 10 years in China (Korea).  My business is expanding very fast.  I am planning to open a new office in the US and develop this market.  One of my business partners in… Read More

EB-1 General Questions

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Warren Wen | Category: Immigration

Q&A: General Questions for EB-1(a) Mr. Gu asked: I am a famous wood carving artist in China.  I am very interested in EB-1(a) immigration after I read your articles regarding EB-1 greencard applications.  It seems that I qualify for an EB-1(a) greencard application.  I have some general questions about the EB-1(a). My first question is… Read More