The Top Talent and Immigration Show

Because of the growing need for medical professionals to help address the ongoing health crisis caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The US Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of State is inviting medical professionals with I1-29, I1-40, or an approved certificate of eligibility to help mitigate and address the effects of the pandemic in the US.

In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik Ranchod talks about the process for the USCIS call for medical professionals and how physicians already in the US on a J1 program can extend their stay because of this directive. Stay tuned.

Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive.

If you’re in the process of applying for a National Interest Waiver, you need to prove one thing: that your application would be more beneficial to the United States versus them looking in the domestic pool of talents to fill the position that you’re applying for. So how does applying for the NIW process outweigh the labor certification process?

In this week’s episode of Top Talent and Immigration Kaushik Ranchod talks about the pros and cons of filing an NIW versus getting a labor certification, and the things you need to prepare should you decide to apply for both. Stay tuned.

Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive.

The next part of the National Interest Waiver application requires that applicants have contribution credibility to demonstrate that they are well-positioned to advance the endeavor they are putting forward. In this week’s episode of Top Talent and Immigration, host Kaushik Ranchod talks about what the contribution credibility entails. 

Stay tuned to also hear about what you need to prove your record of success to strengthen your application and the level of other evidence you need for a successful application.

Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive.

Are you looking to bypass the labor certification process? Do you want to get a National Interest Waiver (NIW)? It is imperative that you understand the court cases that have affected it, particularly the most recent one, the Matter of Dhanasar.

In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik Ranchod talks about the first criteria for NIW application which is the substantial merit and national importance. He shares its importance and how you can document and establish that you have met the requirements for it. Stay tuned.

Gonzalo Bruce is the Assistant Provost for the Center for Global Education at Boise State University. He is the Senior International Officer (SIO) serving a public, doctoral research university of 24,000+ students. His administrative responsibilities include campus internationalization efforts, international enrollment management, international student services, global learning opportunities, and international scholar services.

Is studying in the US something you’re considering? How can you be sure that the University you have chosen has the right support system for your transition as an international student to being an employable contributor to the US economy? According to Gonzalo Bruce, Assistant Provost at the Center for Global Education at Boise State University in Idaho, these are just some of the things that they aim to address in their programs for international students.

In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik dives deep into the programs and plans that Boise State has for their international students with the help of his guest, Gonzalo Bruce. They discuss how the programs of Boise State helps both international students and the local students of Boise, how they address immigration restrictions and challenges, and why international students should have Boise as their top of mind choice when they start to consider the idea of coming to the US for their studies and for immigration. Stay tuned.

Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive.

The immigration laws are changing quickly and more changes are expected this year. For instance, the rules for filing your H1B have changed. What are the changes? How do you file for your H1B under President Trump’s administration? 

Kaushik Ranchod has some advice on what you need to know when filing your H1B in 2020. Tune in on this week’s episode to find out all the details including the new rules to file your H1B, when to apply, and what to expect. 

With the current presidential administration, the U.S immigration laws are changing faster than you can keep up with. If you’re looking to file your H1B the rules have changed. In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik talks about the changes to the immigration law as it affects your H1B application. 

How then do you file your H1B? Kaushik breaks down the details including when to apply, how long the process is likely to take, and what to expect. Employers are not left out. Kaushik shares the biggest mistake to avoid when filing H1B for your employees and unpacks what you need to do to stand a better chance for your application to be considered.

Getting a J1 Waiver can be a difficult process, as all immigration processes tend to be. If the applicant is getting government assistance, however, getting the J1 Waiver can be even more difficult.

Luckily, not all hope is lost.

This week Kaushik Ranchod shares a story of a J1 Waiver success story that features someone who was approved for the waiver despite also receiving US Government assistance.

The immigration journey is a long and complicated one. It is a process that can bring with it a lot of stress. That stress can cause anxiety and other health problems if not taken care of. What are the best ways to work through the immigration process and complete it successfully and full of health?

Kaushik Ranchod has some advice. 

Having a plan increases the chances of success. This week Kaushik goes through some great tips for coming up with a solid plan for the next ten years, or any time it takes to complete the immigration process. 

2019 has come to a close. A lot of immigration challenges have been developing over the last year or more, and things may seem difficult sometimes. How do we cope with these difficulties when working towards moving to the United States?

It can seem difficult sometimes, especially in this current political climate. Denials of visas have increased, as have requests for more evidence. Not all is lost, though. 

This week, host Kaushik Ranchod reflects upon 2019 and the changes that have come, he also talks about the importance of gratitude and being thankful what we have, and how that can have a positive effect on us.