This quick and practical reference PDF provides the information you need at a glance to identify the key differences between CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT - including the basic requirements and work authorization evidence. Thanks go to Ellen Mazujian and Gabbie Buenano for...
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Marks Gray, P.A. Celebrates its 120th Anniversary
Established in 1899 by Richard P. Marks and Samuel R. Marks, Marks Gray, P.A. is pleased to announce the firm's 120th-anniversary providing exceptional legal counsel to individuals and businesses throughout Northeast Florida. In 1905, the Marks brothers and Francis M....
Changes Announced to the H-1B Cap-Subject Process Days Before Filing Began
On April 1, 2019, USCIS started taking cap-subject H-1B petitions for FY 2020. Just 20 days before that, they released a memo detailing a new filing process. It includes changes to premium processing that have never been tested or used and the announcement of a new...
Immigration Tips from Giselle’s Presentation at the Coleman Roundtable
Giselle was recently invited by a client to snowy and beautiful Minnesota to participate in a Business Roundtable hosted by the distinguished Coleman Law Firm, LLC. There, she shared insights and practical advice on current immigration issues – primarily H-1Bs. Here...
H-1B Flowchart and Will There Be a Lottery? What Are My Chances?
Clients often ask us to explain the long, complicated, and bureaucratic H-1B visa process, so we are sharing our H-1B flowchart to help you get an overview of the process. We have also been getting many questions about this year’s H-1B lottery. Will there be one? How...
FAQs for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1Bs
This downloadable PDF was written with the assistance of Ellen Mazujian, our newest team member who served as an International Student Advisor at NYU before joining us. In the document, you'll find answers to FAQs about the transition, including information on...
The Secret to Longevity Revealed…
Giselle wanted to know the secret to living a timeless, vibrant, and stylish life at 101 years old. Dr. Fran Kinnie’s advice was: “Keep your heart ️young and mind open." What a pleasure and inspiration to spend time with Fran at Jacksonville University’s Public Policy...
Forbes: Frightening Data on H-1B Crackdown
Forbes recently highlighted alarming data on how the H-1B adjudicatory process is affecting U.S. businesses and in particular the IT services sector. If you’re a frequent reader of my newsletter, you know about the unprecedented number of Requests for Further Evidence...