proberts

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by proberts 3y ago
Here, success can be an enemy of the E-2 visa if the company receives additional funding that dilutes the ownership interest below 50%. The E-2 is a great options for many founders/companies but at the outset, a contingency immigratio
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by proberts 3y ago
That's going to depend on a lot of factors, such as your country of birth and citizenship, your area of expertise, your experience and achievements, etc. It's really hard to advise in general.
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by proberts 3y ago
The stress/burden of not messing up people's dreams of living and working in the U.S.
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by proberts 3y ago
Unlike many other immigration systems, under the U.S. system, time in the U.S. in valid status has no bearing on the green card path/options.
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by proberts 3y ago
They oftentimes will support EB2/NIW filings in my experience but to be clear, because of the green card backlogs, almost certainly an EB2 filing won't allow you to stay past your STEM OPT; you will need another basis to live and
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by proberts 3y ago
Same MSA so Houston and Austin would be considered different locations,
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by proberts 3y ago
Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
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by proberts 3y ago
That's surprising. They definitely should reapply. Where are they from and where do they live?
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by proberts 3y ago
Do you mean marriage-based green card applications? These are super easy and fast now (less than 6 months in many cases) and don't require a lot of evidence of the bona fides of the marriage. A few affidavits can be helpful but they&#x
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by proberts 3y ago
It depends what you mean by work. He or she cannot get paid of course but there's lots that he or she can do with regard to establishing the company, building the product, etc.
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by proberts 3y ago
If there are no issues (that is, no criminal record and no extended absences), then it's a simple and straightforward process and we advise all our clients to handle on their applications on their own and save themselves the legal fees
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by proberts 3y ago
You would need work authorization to take on paid internships - and there's almost certainly no work authorization option available. There have been and will be changes to the J-1 program so depending on your area of expertise and back
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by proberts 3y ago
E-2s for founders are generally easy as long as there's the qualifying investment and a good business plan. Sometimes founders of very new backgrounds with limited experience run into issues but even this is rare.
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by proberts 3y ago
That makes it tougher of course but letters from former colleagues or supervisors also can do the trick along with other evidence such as offer letters, employment agreements, and pay records.
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by proberts 3y ago
1. No. An H-1B can only be extended beyond the 6-year max-out period by recapturing time spent outside or by being in the green card (and being far enough along in this process). 2. For layoffs to be relevant - that is, for them to impact
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by proberts 3y ago
I think there's a difference from CBP's/USCIS's perspective between visiting the U.S. for brief trips for pleasure or business and continuing to work while here (for the benefit of a foreign employer or client) and trave
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by proberts 3y ago
1. I'd be happy to speak with you and go through your options. 2. That's not the most important factor; we do E-2s for existing businesses and solo founders all the time.
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by proberts 3y ago
I see. Given the benefit and the potential for delays/problems, I definitely would go with an experienced TN attorney, not only will he or she see options where your girlfriend or a prospective employer might not, but he or she also w
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by proberts 3y ago
Thanks everyone. I'm going to be taking a short break.
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by proberts 3y ago
There are lots of options depending on a variety factors, including this person's achievements and qualifications, the amount invested in the U.S. company, etc., such as the E-1, E-2, H-1B, and O-1 visa.
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by proberts 3y ago
Or leave the U.S. if you do neither.
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by proberts 3y ago
If you lose your job or quit, you would get a 60-day "grace period" after the end of your employment to stay in the U.S. and remain in valid L-1 status. During this 60-day period, you would need to do something, that is, get spon
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by proberts 3y ago
just
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by proberts 3y ago
Surprisingly, yes, this usually works - jsut not always.
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by proberts 3y ago
I really do think so but time will tell.
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by proberts 3y ago
You should see if you can put in a request with USCIS (called a Service Request) and also contact your local federal Representative and ask this person to make an inquiry with USCIS (something that is not a big ask and is done all the time
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by proberts 3y ago
If I understand you correctly, really no different from anyone else (although the government can take into account health).
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by proberts 3y ago
1. I thought that one of the purposes of the new PERM form and system was to improve the overall processing but things have only gotten worse and the expectation unfortunately is not that things will get better. 2. All over the place althou
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by proberts 3y ago
I often think about this but regardless of the country, some foreign nationals can never imagine going back to their home country and others always see their home country as their home, where they will end up. It seems more specific to the
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by proberts 3y ago
The issue here is getting government mail. Any government notice or document also should go to the individual's lawyer, if he or she has one. Regarding your specific question, what addresses to provide will depend on the immigration f

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