The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” - The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 2: PERM Advertising and Recruitment Before filing the PERM Labor Certification (LC) with the Department of Labor (DOL), employers are required to complete very specific...
Immigration
Compliance Alert: New Form I-9 Updates
As we posted in this update on September 1st, the form I-9 has been approved. This new form will include “smart features” that will be beneficial for employers to identify potential mistakes. This new form has yet to be published, but when it is released it will be...
Employer Alert: F-1 to H-1B Status Transition – Be Aware of FICA Tax Changes
Employer Alert: Be aware of FICA tax changes for your employees going from F-1 to H-1B status Most international students in F-1 or J-1 status are exempt from FICA (Medicare and Social Security) taxes on wages. However, H-1B visa holders are subject to withholding of...
FAQ: H-1B and Cap Exempt Organizations
Can you benefit from the H-1B Cap-Exemption? The H-1B cap is one of the current greatest concerns and challenges for employers seeking to hire professional foreign nationals. Employers are challenged by the limited (capped) number of H-1B visas available and the...
Immigration Success Story: Employment-Based EB-2
Employment-Based Green Card for Physical Therapist We regularly help clients in petitioning for permanent resident status (“green card”) for their employees with specialized knowledge and advanced degrees. This month, we are highlighting the success story of a Doctor...
Did You Know? Facts About Foreign Students in America and Why You Should Hire Them
To compete in the global economy, U.S. employers need foreign talent. Download this FREE printable resource here. The average U.S. college graduate leaves his/her first job in less than 2 years following graduation. The average F-1 student remains in his first job 6...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 1
The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” -The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 1: Case Strategy, PERM initiation, Job Requirements Determination, and Prevailing Wage Determination There are 3 steps to obtaining a green card based on employment: 1)...
September 2016 Immigration Bulletin is Out!
My September Immigration Bulletin went out this morning. This issue provides several updates on issues such as the new I-9 form, a new rule proposed by DHS, and DOL Labor Certification FY2016 stats. Click here to see the online version. To sign up to receive my...