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There are hundreds of individuals and groups that are eager to take advantage of people looking to immigrate to the United States. At organizations like Alpha Global Biz, ethics matter. As the largest processor of EB-3 Unskilled visas, we can confidently identify what makes a Visa agency successful and worthwhile to clients in pursuit of services. Transparency, advocacy, and resources are a great measure of just how far an agency will go to make sure you have all the tools for success on your Visa journey. Check out how the best agencies use these tools to strengthen their business model for clients, sponsors, and everyone in between. Transparency. When you’re paying thousands of dollars to undergo processing to obtain a visa, we believe you deserve to know and understand what is happening. Only the best agencies will provide you with transparency at every step – informing you of the good, the bad, and the ugly. When changes are expected in processing, we break that down to our clients in easily understandable digital and print media. Offering insight and opportunities to answer questions is a crucial element to achieve full transparency. Translating complex, technical information from the government is what we do well for both clients and sponsors. Advocacy. Clients need people fighting for them at every turn. Securing a visa is the difference between success and failure for many clients. Working to improve the immigration system and processing policies should be a priority for any good agency. With firsthand knowledge of the obstacles facing foreign nationals, agencies should advocate for legislation and practices that simplify the process while maintaining its integrity. Advocating for issues beyond obtaining work authorizations and green cards is also just as important. A good agency will work to ensure that the communities that they bring their clients into are communities that set the clients up for success. Resources. Good agencies will provide you with resources to adjust to your new environment. Great agencies will personally facilitate the connection and double check that you’re all ready to handle things on your own. While some agencies will just push their client along through the pipeline from start to finish, organizations like Alpha Global Biz work to ensure you’re successful at every step. For example, when it’s time for a Visa interview – we refer our clients to our sister organization, Argo Visa. At this level, we work together to make sure that you’ve not only secured an interview, but that you’re comfortable and successful at it. As mentioned, there are plenty of people and organizations around the world that are ready to sell dreams to vulnerable people. Ethical organizations take the proper steps to highlight the honesty, value, and standard of their services. At Alpha Global Biz, we embody transparency, advocacy, and resource allocation to ensure our clients are successful in their future endeavors.

Regardless of whether you are adjusting your status within the US or going through consular processing, early initiation is highly advantageous. For individuals adjusting status in the US, initiating the process promptly is crucial due to the requirement of maintaining a nonimmigrant visa status. Maintaining such a status can be costly and restrictive, making it essential to transition to a green card as soon as possible to avoid potential limitations and expenses associated with maintaining a temporary visa. Even for those undergoing consular processing, it is vital to start early due to the lengthy nature of the immigration process itself. The various stages, including labor certification, petition filing, and visa issuance, can take a significant amount of time. By initiating the process promptly, you can mitigate delays and uncertainties, ensuring a smoother and more efficient progression towards obtaining your green card. Before embarking on the EB-3 unskilled visa process, it is crucial to be financially prepared for the associated fees and living expenses in the United States. The immigration process entails various costs, including filing fees, attorney fees, and dependent fees, which can add up significantly. Additionally, once you arrive in the US, you will need to cover your living expenses, such as accommodation, transportation, healthcare, and daily necessities. It is advisable to have sufficient savings or financial resources to comfortably support yourself and your family during the immigration process and the initial settlement period in the United States. Being financially prepared will alleviate stress and ensure a smoother transition as you pursue your dreams of obtaining a green card and building a new life in the US.

If you are a J-1 exchange visitor and wish to apply for an EB-3 visa, the rules of your J-1 visa will determine whether you can adjust your status or must apply abroad for consular processing. First, you must determine if the home residency requirement applies to you. The home residency requirement means that some J-1 visa holders must return to their home country for a cumulative period of two years after completing their exchange program to ensure that the home country benefits from the skills and experience of that J-1 visa holder. Evidence of whether you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement can usually be found: On the J-1 visa stamp page in your passport. It may bear the phrase: “Bearer is (or is not) subject to 212(e). Two-year rule does/does not apply.” In the section in the lower left-hand corner of your DS-2019 form labeled “preliminary endorsement.” If your visa or DS-2019 indicates that you are not subject to 212(e) and the two-year rule does not apply, you may apply for an adjustment of status. However, if you are subject to the two-year rule, you will need to obtain a waiver through Form DS-3035. If your waiver request is approved, you will no longer be subject to the requirement, and you can proceed with applying for an EB-3 visa. It is advisable to consult an attorney to assist you with this process.

Alpha Global Biz offers an Argo Visa consultation as part of the services for EB3 unskilled immigration. This consultation is included in the Alpha Global costs, and connects clients with a former US consular officer through a face-to-face video call. The officer provides valuable insights and prepares applicants for their visa interviews, increasing their chances of success. With the expertise and insider knowledge of a former consular officer, clients gain valuable insights into the intricacies of the visa application process. This personalized interaction helps applicants understand the expectations of consular officers and equips them with the necessary tools to present their case effectively. This personalized attention sets Alpha Global Biz apart and demonstrates our commitment to exceptional service.

ver the last year or two, there has been lots of talk about visa retrogression. While the Visa Bulletin issued by USCIS has made some advancements to their retrogression chart, the reality of long wait times due to retrogression remains a point of frustration for immigrant hopefuls. Not only is retrogression frustrating, but it is also confusing, making the pain from the stoppages in the immigration process even more painful. Here we will look to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about retrogression in hopes of alleviating some of the mysteries around the topic. The questions addressed are: 1. What is visa retrogression? 2. Has retrogression happened in the past? 3. What are the future prospects for retrogression? #1. What is visa retrogression? Many visa categories have a numerical limit set by Congress for how many visas can be issued under that category each year. Visa retrogression is a mechanism used by the State Department to manage how many visas are awarded for a visa category. The State Department’s Visa Office evaluates visa demand and adjusts “priority dates” on the Visa Bulletin monthly. Priority dates represent a foreign national’s “place in line” for receiving their visa; determining when Green Card applications can be filed and when Green Cards can be issued. In the employment-based Green Card queue, each applicant’s priority date is based on the time of their Labor Certification (LC) filing. The priority date is then used to determine when a case will be eligible to move forward causing processing backlogs. When the number of immigration petitions exceeds the total number for annual visa allocations, retrogression is used to temporarily halt the acceptance of new petitions by disallowing persons from receiving Green Cards if their priority date is not far enough in the past. #2. Has Retrogression happened in the past? While retrogression causes concern among many, if we zoom out to take a broader view of the retrogression issue, we will see that there is no reason to panic or stop your EB3 process. Retrogression has occurred in the past and here we will take that time to zoom out and look at some of the history of EB-3 visa retrogression. Retrogression for EB-3 is nothing new. It has occurred in the EB-3 category a few times since the 1990s, even as recently in history as 2020. In 2020, Green Cards and work permits were held up for almost the entire year. Despite this, Alpha Global and the attorneys worked to prepare all the applications, and as soon as retrogression was lifted, many of the applications were filed within weeks. Today, almost all applicants have their Green Cards. A look at retrogression past shows us that retrogression won’t affect your application forever, and if you stick with the process, a Green Card will make its way to you. #3. What are the future prospects for retrogression? Many lobbyists and legislatures are currently working towards changing the law and ending retrogression. For example, in 2023, legislatures introduced the Dignity Act, which proposed a “visa recapture” program that would allow the issuance of unused visas in the past to clear the current backlog. The Dignity Act also proposed no longer counting the applicant’s family’s Green Cards against the numerical limits set by Congress. This, and many other ideas continue to flow from immigration advocates like Alpha Global into conversations in Congress. Although the exact date retrogression will end is uncertain, history tells gives us three important lessons to put into practice at this time: Be ready! – Even though you can’t file now, one day you will be able to file. Stay responsive and stay attentive so that when the day comes you can be among the first to file your Green Card application. Be patient! – Immigrating to the USA is a difficult and often frustrating process that will almost always take longer than you want. Be prepared to be patient and it will pay off in the long term. Don’t give up! – Can you imagine if the thousands of people facing retrogression in 2020 had given up? If they had, they almost certainly would not have Green Cards today. Their process may have been extended, but when a Green Card is the goal, giving up won’t get you any further in accomplishing that goal. Stick with the process and the Green Card will come. In conclusion, visa retrogression can present significant challenges but staying informed and proactive is key to navigating the complexities of immigration processes. Understanding the current state of retrogression and planning accordingly can make a crucial difference in your U.S journey. Ready to take the next step? Create an account to start your U.S journey and let us guide you to turn your immigration goals into reality.