Time spent outside the United States exceeding 24 hours or more does not count toward H-1B (or L) time of admission. This time may be recaptured for subsequent H-1B (or L) status. In most situations, the recapture time is requested at the end of the allowable H-1B (or...
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The Virtual Wall Preventing Legal Immigration
Greetings! Did you feel uncertain, frustrated, or overwhelmed by immigration matters last year? 2018 and 2017 have been years of immigration chaos and transformation. While the physical wall has yet to materialize, we face a virtual wall made of requests for evidence,...
FAQ: My Petition is Approved – Now What?
Thankfully, after overcoming the RFEs and delays, we are getting approvals and every one is relieved. As we receive approvals, clients often asked, “What is next? Now what?” In this PDF guide, we share answers to the FAQs about your new status and related...
Webinar: Preparing for the 2019 H-1B Season
Thursday, January 31, 2019 2 – 3 pm Sign Up Now It's time to start planning for the 2019 H-1B Cap Season, the most uncertain to date. This webinar will break down: the fundamentals of today's H-1B cap process examples of current challenges, and tips for navigating...
Shareholder Tyler J. Oldenburg’s Verdict for the City of Lake City Affirmed
The appeal was from a verdict, dated September 23, 2017, arising from a case in which the plaintiff, America’s CNG, LLC, sued the City of Lake City claiming the City was in breach of contract. As a result of the alleged breach, the Plaintiff claimed it had incurred over $12,500,000.00 in damages.
Attorney Giselle Carson Appears on WJXT’s Morning Show
Giselle Carson appearing on WJXT News4Jax On Sunday, January 13th Giselle Carson appeared on WJXT’s Morning Show in a segment titled, The Year of the Women in Politics. Giselle shared her insight on the impact women have in politics. She also discussed two local...
Marks Gray in the Community: Armed Forces Half Marathon & Atlantic Beach Day of Service
Thyra in the Armed Forces Half Marathon Thyra recently ran the Armed Forces Half Marathon to support local Veterans and deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. Gabriela's Atlantic Beach Day of Service Gabriela recently participated...
Architecture Designated as STEM Subject – But Status Quo for Immigration
In 2018, Congress passed a bill which officially recognized architecture as a STEM subject. This is significant for the profession as it will lead, among others, to a needed more diverse workforce and increase funds to promote and modernize education in architecture....