Due to continued high demand for immigrant visas, the U.S Department of State (DOS) announced cut-off dates for permanent residence applicants under the employment-based EB-1 category for India and China and all applicants in the second preference EB-2 category. EB-1...
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USCIS Reported Ongoing Capacity Issues Which Result in Slower Processing Times but Selected Cap-Subject H-1Bs for FY17 are Being Prioritized
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has experienced ongoing processing delays which are leading to slower processing times for immigration benefits, particularly for H-1B petitions. Many employers using regular processing are waiting 6-8...
Intellectual Property Attorney Crystal Broughan Shares Latest Blog Post
How to Prevent an IP Nightmare by Crystal T. Broughan Intellectual Property Attorney Marks Gray Shareholder Click here to read the full post authored by Ms. Broughan. In it, she offers valuable tips to ensure your business can prevent easily avoidable IP mistakes....
The July 2016 Immigration Bulletin is Out!
DACA(+), DAPA and Summer Fun by Giselle Carson Immigration Attorney and Marks Gray Shareholder Giselle Carson sent her July newsletter out on Tuesday. Did you receive your copy? Click here to read and sign up today!
USCIS Announces All Unselected FY2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Have Been Returned
This morning the USCIS announced that is has returned all FY2017 H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected in the computer generated selection process. We received all of our petitions filed on behalf of our clients. On May 2nd the USCIS announced that it had...
FAQ: DACA, DAPA and SCOTUS – U.S. v. Texas Decision
About the Decision: On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a one-sentence per curium ruling in U.S. v. Texas, simply stating “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided court”. This 4-4 decision left in place the Fifth Circuit ruling blocking the...
"Stairway to Heaven" – Blog Post by Intellectual Property Attorney Crystal T. Broughan is on the Blog!
Marks Gray Shareholder and Intellectual Property Attorney Crystal Broughan authored her thoughts and feedback on the latest Intellectual Property Law case to make major headlines. Her latest post covers the "Stairway to Heaven" case confirming that Led Zeppelin did...
How do I prepare an Immigration Business Plan?
Immigration Business Plan for L-1s and E-2 Investors Visas L-1 and E-2 Treaty Investors Visas Background L-1 Visas are a useful and effective vehicle for multinational companies to establish or expand their presence in the U.S., and to bring qualified personnel. For...