How Do I Start a Branch of My Business in the U.S.?
- Oct 22 2020
If you are a business owner outside of the United States, you may have considered expanding business operations to the U.S. Foreign investors are welcome to expand operations to the ...
Employment Based Immigration
What Is an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa?
- Sep 30 2020
It is a general rule that a citizen of a foreign country looking to enter the U.S. must first get a visa. The visa may be a nonimmigrant visa for ...
What Is PERM Labor Certification?
- Jul 8 2020
Many departments of the U.S. government play a role in immigration and managing its impacts on the country. One such department is the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). DOL works ...
What Is the PERM Certification Process?
- Apr 24 2020
PERM certification refers to the permanent labor certification that permits an employer to hire a foreign worker to work in the U.S. permanently. It is issued by the U.S. Department ...
What Is the Prevailing Wage Determination?
- Apr 17 2020
Obtaining a PERM labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the critical first step to obtaining an employment-based green card. The employer works to obtain the labor ...
Employment-Based Visas
- Nov 8 2019
If you are looking to come to the U.S. for work, you have several visa options. Employment-based visas allow a person to come to the U.S. for job purposes. The ...
Questions About Getting a Work Visa? We Can Help!
- Feb 21 2019
At Talamantes Immigration Law Firm, we receive many questions on how individuals can obtain work visas. Work visas are one of the most common ways immigrants and other foreign nationals ...
CA Employers Must Comply With New National Origin Discrimination Regulations
- Jul 12 2018
As of July 1, 2018, California’s rules prohibiting harassment and discrimination based upon one’s protected classes, including national origin, have gotten stricter. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), ...
A New Era of I-9 Compliance
- Mar 20 2017
President Trump and his administration have made immigration reform a top priority. Trump intends to focus his attention on illegal and legal immigrants alike. Considering the increased scrutiny, proper compliance ...