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How does a change in location or employment impact my visa and permanent residency status?
How does a change in location or employment impact my visa and permanent residency status?
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Changes in job location and the nature of employment can significantly affect both temporary work visas and the permanent residency process. This is a common issue that often requires close collaboration with corporate clients and foreign nationals to assess and plan for potential impacts before making any changes.
The shift in work dynamics, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, has shown that many people no longer work at a fixed employment site. However, immigration regulations remain very location-specific and outdated in this regard. As a result, any change in job location or even the nature of the job typically needs to be reported to immigration authorities or the Department of Labor.
This is because the immigration process is highly specific to an individual’s job role, job location, and employer. When there are changes in any of these factors, it may necessitate a reevaluation and potentially a redo of previously completed processes to ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
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San Francisco, CA immigration attorney Mary Jane Weaver discusses how a change in location or nature of an employment can impact both your temporary work visa status and the processing of your permanent residency status. She explains that changes in your location and employment nature can have a significant impact on your temporary work visa and permanent residency process. This is something we closely assist our corporate clients and foreign nationals with, ensuring that we identify and evaluate these changes upfront. It’s an interesting challenge, particularly with the COVID-19 situation, as people are no longer confined to working in the same place or at the same employment site as before. However, the immigration system is antiquated and heavily tied to specific locations. Therefore, any change in your location or job nature requires notification to the immigration authorities or Department of Labor. The process is highly dependent on your unique job characteristics, employer, and job location. When these aspects change, it may necessitate a reevaluation and potential redoing of the processes we have already undertaken for you.
