The USCIS announced that it is temporarily suspending premium processing of all I-129 H-1B petitions. The suspension will begin on April 3, 2017, the first business day for filing H-1B cap petitions. USCIS has indicated the suspension may last up to six months....
Immigration
I-9 Alert: Automatic Extensions of EADs
Due to the new High-Skilled Workers rule that went into effect on January 17, 2017, USCIS is no longer required to adjudicate EADs within ninety days. To help prevent a gap in employment authorization, DHS will grant automatic 180-day EAD extensions in most categories...
Immigration Success Story: H-1B for Skilled Workers and Professionals
The Marks Gray Immigration Team is already helping clients with H-1B petitions for the upcoming April lottery. This month, we are highlighting the success story of a French citizen who received a cap-subject (lottery subject) H-1B petition last year under the FY2017...
Tips to Prepare for a Successful New H-1B Filing
Here are our top five tips for H-1B filing: Your H-1B petition must be ready to be filed by April 3rd, 2017. It’s crucial to start preparing now. Don’t delay! Your position must relate to your educational credentials. The H-1B requires at least a bachelor’s degree or...
FAQs about H-1B Prep: Staying Ahead of the Game
With the upcoming H-1B filing season fast approaching, it’s time to start planning accordingly and based on what we currently know. The Trump administration is expected to issue proposed changes to the H-1B visa program. The proposed changes were outlined in a draft...
Employer Alert: New I-9 Handbook
It’s here! US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the new M-274 “Handbook for Employers with Guidance for Completing Form I-9”. The handbook includes guidance on completing the new Form I-9, which went into effect on January 22, 2017, as well as...
Giselle Carson Discusses Trump’s Immigration Policy on “This Week in Jacksonville”
Business immigration attorney Giselle Carson appeared on the News 4 Jax segment "This Week in Jacksonville" on Sunday, February 5th. She discussed the impact of Trump's recent travel ban and possible changes to the H-1B visa process coming in the future. You can watch...
Book Release!
I’m excited to announce the release of my book, Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students. As you prepare for 2017 hires, it will be helpful to understand the work visa options available to your employees....