We’ve all faced the onboarding delays, uncertainties, and emotional roller coasters during the current adjudication process. We’ve also experienced the relief, happiness, and positive momentum from a case approval. As I look at what’s in store for us in 2019, it...
Immigration
FY2019 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Still Untouched Pending Adjudication
It’s hard to believe, but as we start to prepare for another H-1B season, a number of fiscal year 2019 H-1B cap-subject petitions are still pending with the California Service Center. Many of these petitions have yet to receive their initial review. Essentially, they...
Giselle Is Dancing with the Stars for Charity!
Giselle is thrilled to be training for Jacksonville’s Dancing with the Stars to benefit the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus. This organization inspires Excellence, Discipline, and Teamwork among young singers. Save the date: April 27, 2019. You can see all the...
Happy Holidays from the Marks Gray Immigration Team!
Success Story: “They Saved Me Time and Frustration.”
We are happy to share the successful completion of another visa application! This one is for a recognized tennis player who was applying for their P-1 visa. Our team worked hard to make sure everything was in place at each step of the journey, and the end result was...
Answers to Your Pressing Questions about E-Verify TNCs
Immigration and I-9 compliance continue to be hot topics. And a number of clients have come to us lately with questions about Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) and I-9 verifications. What does a TNC mean? What should you do next? Can you still hire the employee? Do...
Ongoing Instability for International Students
For the first time in many, many years, the number of international students and scholars at US universities declined. This decline is attributed to various factors. Uncertainty about visa policies. Instability about OPT and CPT options. And yes, the United States...
Want to Know What to Expect for Your H-1Bs in 2019?
A reversed lottery. Massive registration pre-filing. Visas for the highest paid. Be aware! The Department of Homeland Security’s latest regulatory agenda includes some big potential changes for H-1B visas. And they didn’t stop with those mentioned above. There may be...