By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigration pathway available to certain foreign nationals under the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category of the U.S. immigration system. The NIW allows an individual to seek a waiver of the job offer requirement, including the labor certification […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com Becoming a registered nurse (RN) in the United States as a foreign national involves navigating the complexities of federal immigration law, fulfilling professional licensing requirements, and meeting various state-specific criteria. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the immigration pathways available to foreign-educated nurses […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Alisa.strj/shutterstock.com When a foreign national is visiting the United States on a temporary basis, such as for tourism or vacation purposes, they may sometimes wish to extend their stay beyond the period initially granted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Under federal immigration law, extending a vacation […]