The US immigration process is not easy to navigate; we at New York International know this first-hand. Even when you’ve “made it” through and have your green card in your hands (congratulations!), there are still a few things that might sneak up on you. We talked to a couple immigration lawyers to get the low… Continue reading Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Green Card
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Is US Immigration Reform Dead?
Throughout the year headlines were abuzz with tales of an “immigration crisis” in the US. But when Congress failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform before their summer recess, that crisis went into a tail spin. Making matters worse – in addition to Congress’s failure to pass a reform bill – was the flooding of unaccompanied,… Continue reading Is US Immigration Reform Dead?
Are You Extraordinary? – An Examination of O-1B Visas
Are you “extraordinary?” If so, the United States wants you. But first, you have to prove you are extraordinary by the increasingly narrow and subjective definition of “extraordinary ability.” Not so simple.Internationals who have an extraordinary ability in the arts, demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim, and who seek to enter the United States… Continue reading Are You Extraordinary? – An Examination of O-1B Visas
Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly which immigrant group has been the most successful in the United States. A number of outstanding individuals who’ve emigrated to escape civil war or create businesses have risen above the ashes and done pretty well for themselves and their families. But sometimes individuals of a particular nationality or heritage seem… Continue reading Who Are The Most Successful Immigrants in the US?
Entrepreneur Portrait: Thomas DeGeest, Wafels and Dinges
Thomas DeGeest, formerly an IBM consultant, came to the US from Belgium in 1997. Since then, he has abandoned corporate culture and, in 2007, re-invented the waffle scene in NYC with his bright yellow “Wafels and Dinges” food trucks. This summer, he took an even bigger step by opening a permanent location on Avenue B… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Thomas DeGeest, Wafels and Dinges
Entrepreneur Portrait: Christian Ruehmer, Proyecto Horizonte
New York International recently met with Christian Ruehmer on The High Line in Chelsea to talk about NYC’s startup scene and why New York is a great base from which to operate an international charity.Christian is an entrepreneur, co-founder of a charity, and a consultant for microfinance and small banks. Having built a life in… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Christian Ruehmer, Proyecto Horizonte
Mayor Michael Bloomberg: An International Retrospective
Michael Bloomberg, three time mayor of New York City and businessman with a net worth of $27b, has had in impact on the city like few other people. As his mayoral term comes to an end in November, the changes in New York City’s social programs, health legislation, financial regulations, and so many more matters… Continue reading Mayor Michael Bloomberg: An International Retrospective
Immigration Laws for International Entrepreneurs and The “New Office” L Visa
A big challenge for international entrepreneurs ready to set up new businesses is the US immigration law. Current legislation makes it difficult to get visas based on the creation of small startup enterprises and while it looks like immigration reform is inevitably coming – it is a slow-moving process. The US Senate has drafted a… Continue reading Immigration Laws for International Entrepreneurs and The “New Office” L Visa
Celebrating the History of New York’s Immigrants
The impact of immigrants on New York City’s culture is evident throughout the city: from the Lunar New Year festivals to the Haitian churches sprinkled throughout the boroughs, the hip Spanish restaurants serving traditional tapas to the ubiquity of Italian food, immigrants’ footprints are everywhere. This is no surprise when you consider the city’s rich… Continue reading Celebrating the History of New York’s Immigrants
Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix
Originally from India, entrepreneur and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Amar Sawhney has been living and innovating in the United States for more than 25 years. We had the opportunity to discuss Amar’s experience as a foreign national living and innovating in the United States. After completing his graduate degree at the University of Texas, Amar… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix