By cmatthewschulz , 17 December, 2024

 

Visa Paths for Religious Workers

By C. Matthew Schulz

U.S. law provides various visa solutions for religious workers and sponsoring organizations. Some authorize temporary visits, authorize employment and some result in permanent resident status. Requirements and processing times vary greatly.

This article is for religious institutions interested in visas for religious workers from other countries to come to the United States. The article discusses temporary and permanent (green card) visas.

By cmatthewschulz , 5 July, 2024

Parole Status for International Entrepreneur

By C. Matthew Schulz

Entrepreneurs who come to the US from around the world have a long history of innovation, job creation for US workers, research and development of new technologies, and generally creating new business opportunities for all Americans.

This article is for entrepreneurs from other countries seeking to start a business in the United States, as well as for American investors and business partners of such individuals.

By cmatthewschulz , 4 May, 2024

Starting a Business as an International Student in the US

By C. Matthew Schulz

University students at a presentation on starting a business in the U.S.

Limits on the employment eligibility of international students in the US on F, J and M visas impacts their ability to start a business in the US.

By cmatthewschulz , 20 April, 2024

Immigration Opportunities for Exceptional Individuals

By C. Matthew Schulz

Indian engineer developing prototype knee joint

To bring the best and brightest to the United States, there are immigrant visas for individuals of exceptional ability.

By cmatthewschulz , 15 April, 2024

Pathways to America for Extraordinary Talent

By C. Matthew Schulz

The United States has created specialized immigration pathways for the world's most talented individuals—those who stand at the pinnacle of their fields. These pathways, the O-1 nonimmigrant visa and the EB1A immigrant visa, are designed to attract exceptional talent across sciences, business, education, athletics, arts, and entertainment.

By cmatthewschulz , 14 April, 2024

The Importance of Labeling: Avoid Pitfalls in International Trade

fish sauce label for export market

By C. Matthew Schulz and Ke Diep

Consumers rely on labels as an important source of information about the products they buy and use. Textile and apparel products are often used in close connection with your body, so there are special health and safety concerns.

By cmatthewschulz , 30 March, 2024

USCIS Filing Fee Increase

By C. Matthew Schulz

Foreign visitor interacting with immigration officer

From time to time the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency ("USCIS") increases filing fees for its services and issues many new or revised forms.