The Basic PERM Process

Program Electronic Review Management, or PERM, is a lengthy immigration application process.  This process is suitable for employers who want to hire a foreign worker to meet a shortage of U.S. labor.  For the foreign worker, PERM is an excellent way to obtain a green card. The PERM process is lengthy and filled with traps.  […]

H-1B Advanced Topics – Extension, Visa Renewal, Transfer, and More

In a previous article, we discussed the basics of the H-1B status and general application process. This article will discuss more advanced topics after someone has obtained H-1B. Extension Following the three-year initial period, H-1B visa is typically good for one three-year extension.  Once the beneficiary has depleted the total six-year stay, they would need […]