H-2B visa workers must pay U.S. taxes, including federal income tax, most state income taxes, and Social Security and Medicare contributions. Employers are required to withhold the correct amounts and issue W-2 forms each year. Workers must also file annual tax returns—usually as nonresidents using Form 1040NR. Staying compliant is critical, not just to avoid IRS penalties, but to protect future visa and green card opportunities.

The bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025 offers a sweeping proposal to reform U.S. immigration, including temporary legal status for undocumented immigrants, protections for Dreamers, visa backlog reduction, and stricter border and asylum measures. While not without controversy, the bill marks a serious effort to advance long-overdue reform at a time of growing public support for immigration.

A proposed 5% federal tax on remittances sent by non-citizens could significantly impact legal visa holders, including those on H-2A and H-2B visas. While aimed at deterring unauthorized immigration, the measure may disrupt essential financial support that seasonal workers send home—money that sustains families and communities abroad.

Tech startups can access multiple U.S. immigration pathways including H-1B, L-1 (for transfers and new offices), O-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), and EB-5 investor visas. Each option has specific requirements and benefits—from employer sponsorship needs to eligibility criteria. Choosing the right visa depends on the startup’s goals, founder’s qualifications, and business plans. Contact Kirchner Law for tailored guidance.

The horse-racing industry relies heavily on H-2B visa workers — but with growing visa cap uncertainty, more employers are sponsoring green cards to retain talent long-term. While this offers a pathway to stability, the immigrant visa backlog is causing major delays, leaving both workers and employers in limbo. In a shifting immigration landscape, green card sponsorship is still one of the few viable tools to build a dependable workforce.

Choosing the right immigration lawyer can make all the difference in your journey to live or work in the United States. Your first meeting is a key opportunity to evaluate whether the attorney has the experience, communication style, and strategy that align with your needs. In this post, we outline the most important questions to ask during your consultation so you can make an informed decision and move forward with confidence.

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