The US government recently announced that more than 7600 people received visas to the USA under the Employment Based Fifth Preference category (“EB-5”), in the period from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. There is an annual limit of 10,000 EB-5 visas. More than 70% of all EB-5 visas are issued to people born in Mainland China. With continued high demand for EB-5 visas, the US Department...
As of November 19, 2012 American Consulates throughout India have expanded the Interview Waiver Program to include H-1B and L-1 renewals. Under the Interview Waiver Program for India, certain applicants for visa renewal may submit their applications for consideration for streamlined processing, including waiver of a personal interview. Here are the visa categories eligible for the...
As October dawns upon us, many employers will be faced with the complexities of the H-1B visa process. In order to alleviate the anxiety and stress associated with this procedure, Visawolf brings you our "H-1B Visas: 3 Facts Employers MUST Know". 1. What is the earliest an H-1B worker can apply for the new H-1B visa at the US consulate? The US State Department Foreign Affairs Manual, states...
On September 13, 2012, the US Congress passed a law to extend the EB-5 Regional Center program. See Library of Congress: Under this law, foreign investors are able to obtain permanent resident status in the US under the EB-5 program by investing at least $500,000 and creating at least 10 jobs. While it is possible to obtain permanent residence through an individual investment, more than 80% of...