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When you’re a foreign national living in the United States, you need permission from the government to obtain work legally. This is given via an EAD or an Employment Authorization Document. Work authorization is the proof an employer needs to hire you, but it isn’t always given to immigrants or foreign nationals. If you’re waiting for a National Interest Waiver or are on another path to a Green Card, and you already have work authorization, keeping it is a precarious thing. Here, we’ll delve into everything you need to know to get or maintain your EAD when you’re waiting for an NIW or Green Card.

With a valid H-1B visa, you have many of the same rights and privileges as a native US citizen for three years (with an optional three-year extension). During that time, you are allowed to live and work in the US, receiving the agreed-upon salary covered in the terms of your visa. But with those privileges comes responsibilities, including the requirement to pay taxes. How do you know what taxes you must file as an H-1B holder? We have that information here in this guide.

Early in 2023, E-Verify made headlines as Florida added legislation to enforce E-Verify as a required part of the employment process for every employee. Although this announcement was met with substantial backlash, the reality is that many other states already have this system in place, including Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Although it’s voluntary elsewhere, most employers prefer the simplicity and efficiency of the system, and USCIS has made the program even more accessible with its newly released remote verification options. Read on to learn more about what this involves.

Immigration law is a serious business, and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services continually strives to increase its security measures. The latest change impacts the design of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The redesigned cards came out on January 30, 2023, and have been making waves since then. What do you need to know about these newly modified documents? We have the details here.

Getting the notice from USCIS that your H-1B visa petition was approved is exciting! All that hard work and stress has paid off, and you’re almost on your way to your new career in the United States. But there’s one more important hurdle to get through before you’re officially a US nonimmigrant working and living in the country: the visa stamping process. What does this process involve, and how have the changes in 2023 affected it? Read on to find out!

The H-1B visa is as beneficial to the employer as it is to the employee, and both parties must take their responsibilities seriously. The visa is a government-issued document that is only authorized under significant scrutiny. Each part of the petition and application process must be completed wholly and accurately. When issued, it becomes a contract between the government, the employer, and the employee. To ensure you’re filling your side of the requirements, check out this article full of essential information employers of H-1B visa holders and the employee themselves must know.

When you’ve brought your children into a foreign country for your career, you want to ensure their education doesn’t suffer. If you’re in the US under an H-1B visa, you likely have the income to help your children attend top schools and save for their college education. But in the United States, tuition isn’t cheap. It’s important that you start a savings fund as early as possible. Which one is the best for an H-1B visa beneficiary? This short guide explains your options and the pros and cons of each one.

As an H-1B worker, you’re entitled to many of the same benefits a US citizen would receive under the same employment role. This includes the opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs are designed to help you pay for any medical expenses you accumulate during your time in the United States. Should you consider an HSA while you’re here? This article explains what a Health Savings Account is and when it may be beneficial for your temporary stay in the US.

The highly coveted H-1B visa is yours, and you’re ready to begin the next phase of your career journey in the United States. With the H-1B visa, your spouse and children get to join you, but they also want a normal life in this foreign place. Many H-1B beneficiaries are concerned that their spouses and children won’t be allowed to work once in the US. If this is your concern, this guide answers your questions about spousal and dependent employment under an H-1B beneficiary.

You’ve made it to this point in your H-1B visa journey, and it’s time for the official interview. This is your chance to shine and prove that you’re the right person for the special occupation job you were offered. However, the key to this is not just what you say; it’s the documents you bring.