The L-1B nonimmigrant visa program is regularly utilized by companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from foreign countries to the United States. According to a recent analysis, the program continues to experience significant denial rates, raising questions about the underlying causes of the phenomenon.  L1-B Visa Program The L1-B Visa Program allows employers to transfer certain nonimmigrant employees from foreign offices to offices within the United READ MORE READ MORE

U.S. Labor Secretary Laments Outdated Immigration System During an appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference this week in Austin, Texas, U.S. Labor Secretary Martin Walsh told audience members that the current U.S. immigration is hurting American employers and adding to the country’s workforce issues. At a conference panel discussion, Mr. Walsh stated that “the lack of action on immigration reform is only hurting, quite honestly, READ MORE READ MORE

U.S. Labor Secretary Laments Outdated Immigration System During an appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference this week in Austin, Texas, U.S. Labor Secretary Martin Walsh told audience members that the current U.S. immigration is hurting American employers and adding to the country’s workforce issues. At a conference panel discussion, Mr. Walsh stated that “the lack of action on immigration reform is only hurting, quite honestly, READ MORE READ MORE

While a labor shortage continues to affect critical industries in the United States, over one million noncitizens eagerly await the U.S. government to issue their work permits. Despite many already losing their jobs, U.S. immigration officials continue to struggle to address the significant backlog of immigration cases.  The Labor Shortage In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly everything in our lives. Among those disruptions READ MORE READ MORE

A widespread teacher shortage in the United States is causing some school districts to consider foreign labor to fill their vacancies. Recently, New Jersey’s Camden City School District passed a resolution to utilize the H-1B visa program to help fill key teaching roles.  Teacher Shortage in the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted practically every facet of life over the past two years. Among its economic consequences is an READ MORE READ MORE