Many immigration documents require notarization. This helps deter fraud and ensure proper execution. However, it can be difficult to physically appear in front of a notary under social distancing orders. Thankfully, in Florida and many other states, you now have a new...
Employers can help potential foreign national employees obtain a green card based on employment through the PERM labor certification process. To sum it up, they need to follow a few steps: The PERM labor certification process The I-140 Immigrant Petition The I-485...
Have you experienced the frustration of wanting to hire someone with an expired EAD? You’ve completed the arduous process of finding the perfect candidate for the job. This person fits the bill perfectly. Beyond having the necessary skills and experience, they also...
Welcome back to our FAQ series about the PERM Labor Certification Process. In the last post, we covered Phase 1: Developing a strong case strategy and outline The very important determination of the job title and requirements Employer registrations for PERM and State...
Employers often ask me: “What pre-employment questions are permissible to ask to help me determine whether a prospective candidate requires immigration sponsorship?” Employers cannot legally deny protected individuals employment because of their real or perceived...
Marlana J. Johnson of Jacksonville has joined Marks Gray as an associate attorney. Johnson focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and other civil litigation claims. Johnson joined Marks Gray in August after practicing at two other firms in Northeast...
Fact pattern: Our top candidate is on H-1B status and his prior job was terminated. He is on his 60-day grace period and anxious to start working for us. How does the H-1B 60-day grace period work? What do we need to know to hire this candidate? Here are some...
When an employer timely files a petition for an employee in H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, E-3 or TN status to extend his/her employment in the same status, the employee may continue to work for the same employer for an additional 240 days beyond the expiration of their...