One would change how long F-1 students may remain in the United States, transition to other statuses and progress in their studies. The other would raise prevailing wage requirements for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM green card cases. Individually, each rule matters....
A federal district court in Rhode Island has vacated several USCIS policies that had paused, delayed, or added negative discretionary weight to certain immigration benefit applications involving nationals of countries affected by the current travel-ban framework. This...
Dear Clients and Friends, You may have seen the recent headlines about a new USCIS policy memorandum addressing the adjustment of status (AOS) process that allows certain green card applicants already in the United States to apply for permanent residence without...
In March, ICE quietly changed the practical risk of Form I-9 errors. Some mistakes that employers long viewed as fixable may now be treated as substantive violations from the start. That means immediate fine exposure instead of the familiar 10-business-day cure...
In a changing immigration environment, clarity matters. These weekly insights are designed to help you plan ahead, reduce surprises, and move forward with confidence. This month’s Q&A focuses on: Proposed F-1 student duration of status changes Proposed prevailing...
In this episode, she answers the following: •H-1B lottery results are in… what is next? • What to do if you were selected • What to do if you were not selected To stay up to day with relevant news and updates impacting corporate immigration law please subscribe...
The H-1B lottery results are now out, bringing relief to some and disappointment to others. Each year, highly qualified talent is left out of the process. That is the reality of the system. This is not the end of the story. It’s a time for reflection and pivot point....
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she covers the following: Wage level questions SOC strategy risks STEM OPT decisions Premium processing strategy...