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4 Ideal Visas for Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople in the United States

If you're an entrepreneur or business owner passionate about taking your company or project to the next level in the United States, you should know about the following visas designed for people with entrepreneurial vision and financial resources. Here are four options that could be your best choice:

  1. E-1 Visa: Merchant Visa

The E-1 visa is ideal for non-U.S. residents who wish to conduct business, development, or management activities in the country. This visa allows for extensions of stay or changes of status in increments of up to two years each. There is no limit to the number of extensions that can be granted to an E-1 nonimmigrant.

  1. E-2 Visa: Investor Visa

This visa is an excellent option for small business owners who want to invest a moderate amount of money or establish a partnership in an existing U.S. company. It is initially granted for a period of two years, but it can be extended as long as the requirements continue to be met.

  1. L-1 Visa: Employee Transfer Visa

The L-1 visa is ideal for employees in leadership roles at a company outside the United States. These executives or managers can be transferred to affiliated offices within the country. The initial maximum stay allowed for some is one year, while for other qualified employees it can be extended to three years. L-1A employees can apply for extensions of stay in increments of up to two additional years, up to a maximum limit of seven years.

  1. O1-A Visa: Visa for Extraordinary Ability

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for people who possess extraordinary abilities in areas such as the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a proven track record of outstanding achievement in the motion picture or television industry, being recognized nationally or internationally for these achievements.

The period of stay in the United States under the O1-A visa may vary depending on the circumstances, but it is granted to individuals who demonstrate excellence in their respective fields.

These four visas offer unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to thrive in the United States. Each has its own requirements and advantages, so it's important to evaluate which one best suits your personal and business situation. If you have the desire to expand your company or project in the United States, research and consider these options to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality in the land of opportunity.

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Foreigners can apply for work permits online

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday that certain foreign nationals who received temporary permission to remain in the country (“parolees”) can now file Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) online.

In immigration terms, parolee is a temporary stay permit in the U.S. granted for reasons of significant public benefit or humanitarian reasons. It has an expiration date and does not replace a visa.
Most people who received temporary permission to remain in the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) are eligible to apply for employment authorization under a certain category.

To submit their application online, applicants must first visit my.uscis.gov to create a USCIS online account. Keep in mind that creating an online account is free and offers a variety of features, including the ability to communicate with the agency about their application through a secure inbox.

The option to file Form I-765 online is only available to certain applicant categories, which now includes individuals with temporary permission to remain in the United States for humanitarian or other reasons. Furthermore, if an applicant files the form online to request employment authorization but is not applying under an eligible employment authorization category, USCIS may deny their request and withhold the filing fee.

Applicants who wish to obtain a filing fee waiver or those eligible for one, such as individuals who obtained humanitarian parole through Operation Welcome Allies and who file an initial Form I-765, should submit their form by mail.

Finally, it is a process that will take effect immediately; applicants for employment authorization under category (c)(11) will be able to file their Form I-765 online, with limited exceptions.

Whether applications are submitted by mail or electronically, USCIS, in its upgrade plan, is committed to employing technological and effective solutions to reduce processing times.
Making the process of applying for immigration benefits more efficient, safe, and convenient for more applicants. This increases the agency's operational efficiency.

News report based on information from: USCIS and EFE

If you have any questions when filling out the forms and would like an expert opinion, AsisVisa offers consultations with immigration lawyers.

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Immigrants in the USA will be key to addressing the labor shortage in 2030

It is estimated that there are two million fewer immigrants in the United States than there would have been if the rate of arrival had remained the same as in previous years; a situation that affects the scarcity of certain products and impacts certain sectors. 

The labor shortage in the United States reached a record 11.5 million job openings in March and is projected to reach 80 million by 2030, according to a report released by the American Immigration Council. The study also estimates that these job openings will be due to retirements, career changes, and people leaving the workforce.

Currently, the sectors most affected by the labor shortage are agriculture, construction, restaurants, and healthcare, among others. This has led them to take measures such as changes in food production and harvesting, increased restaurant prices, higher housing prices, and delays in delivery.

Additionally, the country is grappling with its highest inflation levels since the 1980s, and last year saw the highest job vacancy rate in the country in the past three years. The labor market is one of the factors contributing to the United States' highest inflation; other contributing factors include supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and rising fuel and commodity prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finally, the occupations with the greatest growth between 2019 and 2021 were those with the highest proportions of immigrant personnel.

It is important to highlight the significance of immigrants in the many sectors of a country where they make their professional contributions, such as healthcare, technology, mathematics, cleaning and building maintenance, and so on. Immigrants are part of the driving force that moves and transforms a country. 

This news report was compiled using information from: Telemundo, El Periódico USA, and Nuevo Herald.

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Immigrants with expired permits will be able to continue working

Most immigrants whose employment authorization has expired or will expire in the coming months will be able to continue working while the government processes their renewals. 

The new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was adopted in response to the massive backlog the agency is facing, which in April exceeded 9 million benefit applications. Some of the beneficiaries would be Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and asylum seekers, among others. 

«The Temporary Final Rule (TFR) increases the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), available to certain EAD renewal applicants, to up to 540 days,» the agency said in a statement. The TFR, which applies only to EAD categories currently eligible for an automatic extension of up to 180 days, will temporarily provide up to an additional 360 days of automatic extension (for a total of up to 540 days) to eligible applicants with a pending Form I-765 renewal application filed on time during the 18-month period following the publication of the TFR while USCIS works with backlogs that increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The increase will take effect immediately on May 4, 2022, and will help prevent employment gaps for non-citizens with pending EAD renewal applications. This will stabilize business continuity for U.S. employers, according to USCIS. 

It is estimated that up to 420,000 immigrants who renew their work permits will be protected against losing their ability to work for the duration of the policy.

The government said the policy change allows eligible immigrants to work with expired documents for up to 540 days, instead of 180. That means even the tens of thousands of people who have passed their 180-day window have up to another year of work authorization.

However, it makes clear that some immigrants eligible for work permits, including DACA recipients and some spouses of H-1B visa holders, will not benefit from the new policy because they were never eligible for the 180-day extension of their expired authorizations.

Finally, it provides temporary reassurance for workers and employers, as they can continue their work while renewing and awaiting a response to their application. 

This news report was compiled using information from USCIS and Univision. 

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USCIS announces measures to reduce backlog of over 9 million forms

On Tuesday, the Joe Biden administration announced a plan to reduce the backlog in immigration services, which exceeds 9 million forms related to various processes. 

This plan consists of three measures that aim to accelerate the processes, in addition to expanding the premium programs that - after the payment of an additional fee - speed up the awarding process from months to a few weeks. 

Those who will benefit from this measure are immigrants awaiting the delivery and/or renewal of their work permits, including holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA recipients of Dreamers, and asylum seekers. 

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Work permits will be extended in the USA

The U.S. immigration service will extend the validity of certain work permits for some specific immigrant categories for one to two years, in order to alleviate the backlog of applications in immigration courts and offices.

The Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services indicates that the categories for those applying for this extension are:

Asylum seekers and refugees with deportation withholdings or in the process of deportation;
Self-petitioners who are victims of domestic violence
Immigrants protected by a temporary deferred action (other than DACA).