Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border with its neighbor

Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border with its neighbor

By AP Associated Press The president of the Dominican Republic announced Monday that he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians, and he threatened to shut down land, air and sea traffic between the two neighbors over their latest dispute. President Luis Abinader’s move follows the recent excavation of a supposed canal in Haiti that Dominican […]

Visa Options for Chefs and Cooks to Immigrate to the U.S.

Visa Options for Chefs and Cooks to Immigrate to the U.S.

By JR Holguin There is a significant need for high-quality international cooks in the United States, and the hospitality industry, which includes ethnic restaurants and other private companies, has a continual need for talented international chefs. For most, sponsorship of foreign cooks for work in the United States can require time and effort. Under U.S. […]

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

By uscis.gov The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the next year. The notice listing the eligible countries will be published in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2022. Effective […]