Visas and Immigration to Canada and USA

I got the waiver - when can I apply for J1 Visa again?

2009-10-19T00:00:00.003-04:00

Usually the rule is 2 years. The US Government wants to put a gap of 2 years before you can reapply but then you can apply for other visas. Send a copy of your resume and we will assess your case.

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

How can I get a work permit for Canada?

2009-10-18T23:54:00.002-04:00

You can get a work permit for Canada if you first find a job in Canada. The other way is to come to Canada on Study Permit (to actually study) and then you can start working after 6 months. There are some programs in which study and work can be done side by side by dedicating 50% of your time to each. These study - work programs are for a minimum of 1 year. Once you find a job then your paperwork is processed for Labor Certification. Once that is done the paperwork is sent to you so that you can go to Canadian Embassy for Visa Interview. If you are to come under the Study - Work Program then you will first come to Canada on Study Permit and then after you have reached Canada you should preferably apply for the Study Permit. Contact us for assessment of your case.

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

IELTS and Finances in Bank: Applying for Student Visa for Canada from India

2009-10-18T18:44:00.003-04:00

Yes as per current requirements of Canadian Mission in India:

-IELTS test results from within last 24 months with overall band not less than 5.5 is required
-Copy of Educational Loan from an Indian chartered bank equivalent to at least 80% of tuition + living + travel expenses for one academic year (normally first year's tuition unless already paid, plus $8000) is required
-Bank record showing transaction history for current month as well as a bank statement for last 6 months is required.

It could be a good idea to retain a good lawyer or attorney to process your visa case.

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Immigration for Students in Canada!

2009-10-18T18:35:00.002-04:00

If you are a student in Canada then you could qualify for immigration to Canada immediately if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

-You have experience of 1-4 years
-You have a diploma or degree
-You have a chance where someone can offer you a job today (to start when you get your immigration
-You have good english skills

This is not required but do let us know if these apply:
• You have relatives in Canada
• You are married and your wife is a graduate
• You have ever lived in Canada for more than one year
• You have someone in Canada who can give you a job offer

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Permanent Immigration to Canada for Hotel Manager, Front Office Managers, Executive Housekeepers, Restaurant Managers or Supervisors

2009-10-18T16:47:00.002-04:00

Hotel Managers, Front Office Managers, Executive Housekeepers, Food and Beverage Managers or Supervisors, Restaurant Managers will stand a good chance if:

• Good English Skills (written, spoken, reading and listening)
• 1 year experience as Manager (or other options)
• 3 years of experience as supervisor (could be less)
• Degree or Diploma

This is not required but do let us know if these apply:
• You have relatives in Canada
• You are married and your wife is a graduate
• You have ever lived in Canada for more than one year
• You have someone in Canada who can give you a job offer

Processing time: Approx 12 months

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Chefs and Cooks - Immigration to Canada

2009-10-18T16:39:00.004-04:00

Chefs and Cooks will stand a good chance for Permanent Immigration to Canada if:

• Good English Skills (written, spoken, reading and listening)
• Kitchen experience (cook or chef – any level) experience of 4 years (could be less)
• Degree or Diploma (may or may not be hotel field)

This is not required but do let us know if these apply:
• You have relatives in Canada (mother, father, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or grandparents)
• You are married and your wife is a graduate
• You have ever lived in Canada for more than one year
• You have someone in Canada who can give you a job offer

Processing time: Approx 12 months

Contact us for assessment of your case. You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

How can I apply for J1 Visa for USA?

2009-10-18T16:33:00.003-04:00

To Apply for J1 visa you need:

-A sponsor to be able to sponsor you to US
-An employer or a host company where you will work/train/intern
-Visa assistance, so that some one can guide you to complete the documents and papers for sponsorship, training and visa interview.

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

How can I extend or change my status from J1 while in USA?

2009-10-18T12:35:00.004-04:00

Some of the options are:

-Under special circumstances you might be able to extend the visa
-Hopefully you had applied for J1 Waiver (if it is required)and if that is the case then you can apply for a change of visa.
-Some of the options could be H1 visa, H3 visa
-You can also try to apply for student visa
-You could qualify for a study-work kind of visa for Canada
-You can apply for permanent immigration for Canada
and many other options...

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

What are the bases to obtain J1 Waiver?

2009-10-18T10:06:00.005-04:00

Q. What are the bases upon which I can obtain a waiver of the two-year residence requirement? A. There are five statutory bases upon which you can apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement:

1. a no objection statement from your home government,
2. a request from an interested U.S. Government agency on your behalf,
3. a claim that you will be persecuted if you return to your country of residence,
4. a claim of exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or child if you are required to return to your home country, and
5. a request from a state public health department, or its equivalent, on your behalf (only applies to foreign medical graduates who obtained J-1 status for graduate medical training or education).

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

J1 Waiver USA

2009-10-18T10:03:00.004-04:00

Certain exchange visitors are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. We can assist exchange visitors desiring a waiver of 212(e) to reserve a case number and begin the paperwork for their request to the Department for a waiver recommendation. The exchange visitor or representative controls the data entry to ensure an error-free submission. J Visa Waiver Online creates a bar-coded document that will facilitate processing by the Waiver Review Division. As a result, processing times will be reduced. Those exchange visitors with case numbers can submit changes to their contact information or check the status of their case file.

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Information for Employers and Employees - USA

2009-10-17T09:34:00.004-04:00

Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States. For more information about the employment authorization verification process, see the “About Form I-9 and E-Verify” link to the right.

As an employer, you may require the services of a foreign national to work at your company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (green card holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment verification requirements.

If the alien is not already a permanent resident, you will need to file a petition so that the individual may obtain the appropriate immigrant or nonimmigrant classification. You may chose to file an immigrant petition (permanent) or a nonimmigrant petition (temporary) on behalf of that employee.

Employees

No alien may accept employment in the United States unless they have been authorized to do so. Some aliens, such as those who have been admitted as permanent residents, granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant classifications, may have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration status. Other aliens may need to apply individually for employment authorization.

There are many ways in which a person may be able to work in the United States. You may seek an immigration classification that permits you to live and work in the United States permanently or temporarily. In most instances, your employer or potential employer must petition for you.

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Green Card throught a job

2009-10-17T09:29:00.004-04:00

Many people become permanent residents through a job or offer of employment. Some categories require a certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to show that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available in the geographic area where the immigrant is to be employed and that no American workers are displaced by foreign workers. In other cases, highly skilled workers, those with extraordinary ability in certain professions, and investors/entrepreneurs are given priority to immigrate through several immigrant categories. In all cases, the process involves several steps.

The main ways to immigrate based on a job offer or employment are listed below. For more information on the categories below, see the links to the left under “Green Card Through a Job.”

Green Card Through a Job Offer
You may be eligible to become a permanent resident based on an offer of permanent employment in the United States. Most categories require an employer to get a labor certification and then file a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, for you.

Green Card Through Investment
Green cards may be available to investors/entrepreneurs who are making an investment in an enterprise that creates new U.S. jobs.

Green Card Through Self Petition
Some immigrant categories allow you to file for yourself (“self-petition”). This option is available for either “Aliens of Extraordinary Ability” or certain individuals granted a National Interest Waiver.

Green Card Through Special Categories of Jobs
There are a number of specialized jobs that may allow you to get a green card based on a past or current job. All of these require a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and are described in Section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (see the “INA” link to the right):

Afghan/Iraqi Translator
Broadcaster
International Organization Employee
Iraqi Who Assisted the U.S. Government
NATO-6 Nonimmigrant
Panama Canal Employee
Physician National Interest Waiver
Religious Worker

In some cases, you may be able to file the immigrant petition (either a Form I-140 or I-360, depending on your category) at the same time that you file Form I-485, known as “concurrent filing.”
If you are not eligible to adjust your status inside the United States to a permanent resident, the immigrant petition will be sent to the U.S. consulate abroad to complete the visa process. In order to apply for a green card, there must be a visa immediately available to you. See the “Visa Availability & Priority Dates”

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

How can I immigrate to Canada?

2009-10-16T19:18:00.004-04:00

You can immigrate to Canada under different programs.

Generally, you can qualify for these programs if you:

Have been living in Canada for more than one year OR
Have one year of experience in a particular field (we can give more details) OR
Have been a student of post-secondary program in Canada
Have offer of employment in Canada
Have an employment in Canada
Have been running a business for a few years
Have been managing a business for a few years
Have $300, 000 to invest in Canada
Have immediate qualifying relative (spouse, common law partner, parent, child, grandchild etc.) in Canada
Have ability to qualify under a special provincial class
Have worked in Canada for 2 years OR
Have worked in Canada for 1 years after 2 years of post secondary education in Canada
Have a work-permit in Canada under the live-in caregiver class
Qualify as refugees

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

What is H1b visa for USA?

2009-10-16T19:15:00.008-04:00

The H-1B visa program is used by some U.S.employers.
Typical H-1B occupations include architects, engineers, computer programmers, accountants, doctors, hotel managers, college professors and many other fields.
The current annual cap on the H-1B category is 65,000.
Not all H-1B nonimmigrants are subject to this annual cap.
H-1B nonimmigrants who are employed, or who have received an offer of employment, by institutions of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity, as well as those employed, or who will be employed, by a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization are exempt from the cap.
The H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004 makes available 20,000 new H-1B visas for foreign workers with a Master's or higher level degree from a U.S. academic institution. For each fiscal year, 20,000 beneficiaries of H-1B petitions on behalf of persons who hold such credentials are statutorily exempted from the cap.

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

What is H3 Visa?

2009-10-16T19:15:00.006-04:00

The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category is for aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to receive training (other than graduate medical education or training) that is not available in their home countries.
The training may be provided by a business entity, academic, or vocational institute.
The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category also includes aliens who are coming temporarily to the U.S. to participate in a special education training program for children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
There is a limit of 50 visas per fiscal year allocated to H-3 aliens participating in special education training programs.
As of March 30, 2009, three of these H-3 visas had been approved with a start date in FY 2009.

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.

Changing Status while in USA

2009-10-16T18:58:00.002-04:00

If you want to change the purpose of your visit while in the United States, you (or in some cases your employer) must file a request with USCIS on the appropriate form before your authorized stay expires. For instance, if you arrived here as a tourist but want to become a student, you must submit an application to change your status. We recommend that you apply as soon as you determine that you need to change to a different nonimmigrant category.

Until you receive approval from USCIS, do not assume the status has been approved, and do not change your activity in the United States. For example, if you are currently a nonimmigrant tourist, do not begin attending school as a student until you have received authorization from USCIS to change your status. If you fail to maintain your nonimmigrant status, you may be barred from returning to and/or removed (deported) from the United States. Your authorized status and the date your status expires can be found in the lower right-hand corner of your Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record.

In general, you may apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, your nonimmigrant status remains valid, you have not violated the conditions of your status, and you have not committed any crimes that would make you ineligible.

You do not need to apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were admitted into the United States for business reasons (B-1 visa category ) and you wish to remain in the United States for pleasure before your authorized stay expires.

You do not need to apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you wish to attend school in the United States, and you are the spouse or child of someone who is currently in the United States in any of the following nonimmigrant visa categories:

Diplomatic and other government officials, and employees (A visa category)
International trade and investors (E visa )
Representatives to international organizations and their employees (G visa )
Temporary workers (H visa)
Representatives of foreign media (I visa)
Exchange visitors (J visa)
Intracompany transferees (L visa)
Academic (F visa) or vocational (M visa) students (you may attend elementary, middle or high school only: if you want to attend post-secondary school full-time you must apply for a change of status).
You may not apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were admitted to the United States in the following categories:

Visa Waiver Program· Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa)
In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa)
In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV)
Fiancé of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé (K nonimmigrant visa)
Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant visa)
If you are a vocational student (M-1), you may not apply to change your status to a(n):

Academic student (F-1)
Any H status (Temporary worker), if the training you received as a vocational student in the United States provided the qualifications for the temporary worker position you seek.
If you are an international exchange visitor (J-1), you may not change your nonimmigrant status if:

You were admitted to the United States to receive graduate medical training, unless you receive a special waiver.
You are an exchange visitor and are required to meet the foreign residence requirement, unless you receive a waiver.
If you do not receive a waiver, you may only apply to change to a diplomatic and other government officials (A visa) or representatives to international organizations (G visa)

Contact us for more information!

Do you want to extend your stay in US?

2009-10-16T18:54:00.001-04:00

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before your authorized stay expires. If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed (deported) from the United States. Check the date in the lower right-hand corner of your Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, to determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.

You may apply to extend your stay if:

You were lawfully admitted into the United States with a nonimmigrant visa
Your nonimmigrant visa status remains valid
You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
You have not violated the conditions of your admission
Your passport is valid and will remain valid for the duration of your stay
You may not apply to extend your stay if you were admitted to the United States in the following categories:

Visa Waiver Program
Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa)
In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa)
In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV)
Fiancé of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé (K nonimmigrant visa)
Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant visa)
To actually apply for extension please contact us now!

Visitor Denials

2009-10-16T18:52:00.002-04:00

Has your visa been denied to USA or Canada? Contact us now for free assessment of your case!

You can always post a comment or a question right next to the 'postings' or you can send us a personal email at VisaExecutive@gmail.com and we will get back with you at the earliest. Every case is different. The information provide in our blog is of general nature and is for information only. Please contact us for latest and accurate information regarding your case.