Visas

The H-1B “Wage-Weighted” Lottery: Winning in 2026

February 10, 2026

Discussions around a possible wage-weighted H-1B lottery have left many employers and foreign workers wondering how the selection process may change in 2026. For companies planning ahead, understanding how wages could factor into the lottery…

Preparing for the FY 2027 H-1B Lottery: A Texas Employer’s Guide

January 27, 2026

For Texas employers that rely on skilled foreign talent, the H-1B visa program remains an important hiring tool. Each year, the H-1B lottery creates both opportunity and uncertainty, especially for businesses trying to plan ahead. …

Texas SB 8: What the New ICE Cooperation Law Means for You

January 13, 2026

Texas Senate Bill 8 has changed how local law enforcement agencies across the state interact with federal immigration authorities. For immigrants living and working in Texas, this law raises practical questions about everyday encounters with…

Do You Need an F-1 Student Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know

March 14, 2024

Pursuing an education in the United States can open doors to world-class opportunities—but navigating the immigration system to get there is often more complicated than expected. Whether you’re planning to attend a university, college, or…

Are You Eligible for a U Visa for Crime Victims?

April 21, 2023

The U visa for crime victims is a unique legal protection designed to provide safety to individuals who have experienced serious harm while in the United States. Congress created this status with two goals in…

Do You Qualify for the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa?

April 5, 2023

The E-2 treaty investor visa is a nonimmigrant visa reserved for foreign entrepreneurs of countries with a Treaty of Trade and Commerce with the U.S. For the E-2 visa, the investment must be substantial and made…

Do You Qualify for the E-1 Visa?

March 9, 2023

An E-1 treaty trader visa is a nonimmigrant visa. Still, it is renewable for unlimited terms, so this visa offers many opportunities for foreign nationals who do business in the United States. Employees and family…

What You Need to Know About Obtaining an Investment Visa

February 13, 2023

If you have the ability to create employment opportunities in the United States with a certain investment of resources, then you have options to apply for an investment visa that allows you to live and…

H1-B Work Visa for College Graduates

January 10, 2023

The H1-B work visa is available to university graduates who wish to work in the US for a period of up to six years. It is possible to renew the visa for an additional three…

Do You Need an H-4 Dependent Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know.

November 22, 2022

Spouses and dependent children of workers with type H visas are often eligible to receive an H-4 dependent visa to enter and live in the United States. Some H-4 visa holders can also apply for…