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A friend has hired an engineering leader from Ukraine, entering via the United for Ukraine program which authorizes work in the US. Their family, who moved with them, is now very stressed because of the threat of losing work authorization and deportation. What are their options?
I had fun vibecoding and fine-tuning a model on all past proberts answers: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43374736
Hey Peter! In the current climate, what steps would you suggest for foreign-origin workers to stay safe from being detained? I know some of my foreign-born friends are carrying their EADs with them in case they are stopped by ICE, but in some statuses (e.g. H1B) that is harder to do, as you'd have to carry around your passport.
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The linked articles have no information in them, except a sob story told through one perspective. For all we know, the US was coordinating extradition or release into their home country. A person attempting to illegally crossing the border (such as the two in the article) have committed a crime and could be held on that alone - yet they were released back to their home country. Seems like a pretty good ending for the…
What sort of fucking shithole backwards country locks people up for weeks (including over a week in solitary!) for arriving with an invalid visa? If you think that is a proportional response you are a nasty, nasty person.
The USA.
Or Russia
Tweedledum and Tweedledee
In the event that the TN visa is scrapped, what would likely happen to current TN visa holders working in the US? Would there likely be some grace period? Furthermore, supposing that no equivalent to the TN visa is proposed in its place, what would be you recommend to these TN visa holders?
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Excellent responses. Thank you. I would add that the O-1 and the E-2 are probably the best fits to do consulting work for multiple companies in the U.S. but the O-1 requires a relatively high level of achievement and the E-2 requires a "substantial" investment by (in this case) Canadian citizens (which can include investments by you) or Canadian-owned companies and a business plan that shows the hiring of U.S. worker…
Thank you both! Follow-up question: do US employers ever provide assistance with O-1 or E-2? What is considered "a relatively high level of achievement"?
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8-10 years might be tough but definitely speak with an attorney to talk this through. Is this your first reentry permit because you can get reentry permits totaling 5 years?
Yes, this is our first reentry permit, and it has a 2 year validity.
With the rising tensions between USA and Canada, what is the second best route (after TN visa) for a Canadian citizen to work in USA?
Thanks for doing this Peter! I'm the founder of an early-stage company seeking to establish an office in Phoenix, Arizona. My situation has specific immigration complexities I hope you can maybe give some pointers on. My spouse is currently subject to a 10-year bar from entering the United States due to an overstay.... We are exploring a hardship waiver (I-601/I-601A) but finding the process challenging while simulta…
Hi Peter, I cofound a startup with my friend (US citizen). I am Canadian. What is possible path for me to work in US? TN1 visa requires not self-employment so my startup cannot sponsor me a letter. Thanks