U.S. Department of State recently proposed new questions that would require visa applicants to disclose all social media identities used in the last five years. They may also ask about international travels and request a five-year history of applicants’ phone numbers...
Year: 2018
Document Retention – A Refresher
Co-authored by Sharon L. Palmer, ACP, FRP It’s now May, and you’re five months into your New Year’s resolution to get your estate in order. You’re feeling pretty good because checklist looks something like this: ☒ Discuss estate planning options with attorney. ☒...
Can I Copy and Distribute an Article I Was Featured In?
If you or your company have been featured in an article, you probably want to share it with the world. That's understandable. But you must be careful how you do it. You do not automatically have the right to make copies and distribute an article just because you were...
ALERT: Undeliverable Immigration Documents Destroyed After 60 Days
If you have recently moved or plan to move, this is important news! Unless you provide USCIS with the correct address, any Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, or Travel Document that are returned as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service will be...
Happy World Intellectual Property Day!
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated today! The event was established to highlight how intellectual property rights encourage and support creativity and innovation. This year, the theme is “Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity,” celebrating the...
Giselle Carson Finishes Her 5th Boston Marathon
Here is Marks Gray immigration attorney Giselle Carson getting ready to dig deep at her 5th Boston Marathon! "The commitment, determination, and grit to train and complete the Boston Marathon carries over into my professional life and gives me the energy and...
I-9 Verification of Current Employee with Automatic EAD Extension
As EAD extension delays become more common, so does the need to verify employees who are subject to a 180-day automatic extension. In this article, you’ll learn how to complete the process for current employees. (Check out this blog post to learn how to handle it for...
F-1 Students: How to Handle the Cap-Gap
If you are an F-1 student who has recently graduated and are in post-competition optional practical training (OPT), you may have a gap between when your F-1 or OPT status ends and your H-1B status will begin, if selected. Fortunately, USCIS has a policy in place...