Going for Gold: How 3 Second-Generation Immigrants Are Making Olympic History

Since their inception, the Olympic Games have served as a platform for congenial international cooperation based on a mutual appreciation for sports, athletes, and their well-honed skills. The games foster national pride in both the competitors and the audience and allow nations the opportunity to set aside their differences and … Read more

Hugely Successful First and Second-Generation U.S. Immigrants that are Fortune 500 Job Creators

For most of its history, the United States has been considered the “land of opportunity”; the place where those who aspire to more go to fulfill their dreams. This mindset persists today, and many of the world’s most creative, passionate, driven entrepreneurs have made the United States their home base, … Read more

Molly’s “Pursuit of Making It in the US”: The E-3 Work Visa for Australians

When it comes to its immigration policies and decisions regarding granting work visas, the United States gives some of its closest allies special pathways towards living and working in America. Since the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into effect on January 1, 2005, Australians have enjoyed an opportunity … Read more

Tracy’s Sweet Success: A British Immigrant Entrepreneur’s Inspiring Story

Sometimes, a great story makes a product even more delicious. Such is the case for Tracy Claros, an immigrant entrepreneur who found her success by appealing to Americans’ sweet side. Her story was recently featured in an article from the BBC, “Sticky Business: Selling British Puddings to Americans.” Crossing the … Read more

2018 – A Turning Point For Those Looking To Do Business in the United States

Now that the Holidays are over and 2018 is in full swing, investors and entrepreneurs from around the globe are wondering, “where should I go next?” According to recent data from Forbes, JDC Consultancy is thrilled to announce that the answer to that question, for many, is the United States. … Read more

EB-5 Direct Investment Visa Extended – Changes to Watch in 2017

Excellent news for all those foreign investors who either missed the supposed prior deadline to file their EB-5 Direct Investment Visa application, before the proposed minimum investment threshold increased and for those that would still like to capitalize on this extremely popular investment visa/green card program!   In the wake … Read more

Happy Labor Day to all our Immigration Visa Business Plan Clients

This Labor Day, JDC Consultancy would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for choosing us to write your immigration business plan, and the immigration attorneys who recommend our services. We hope you take this holiday, which is celebrated on the first Monday of each September, to step … Read more

JDC Consultancy Celebrates 10 Years Writing US Immigration Business Plans

This month, JDC Consultancy is celebrating 10 years of helping foreign entrepreneurs achieve their immigration and business goals in the United States. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to our over 2,100 clients, their families, and the immigration attorneys who refer their clients to us … Read more

H-1B Visa Challenges and the Opportunity of Nearshore Outsourcing

Each year there is a frenzy between corporations and small businesses to try and claim their share of H-1B visa approvals in order to onboard and utilize foreign professionals that are college graduates that possess specialized skills. One reason for the annual scramble is that the competition is fierce and … Read more

Enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a program that has oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is in partnership with the U.S. State Department and allows 20 million visitors per year to travel to the United States without a visa. VWP is a program that is exclusively … Read more