Welcome back to our FAQ series about the PERM Labor Certification Process. In the last post, we covered Phase 1: Developing a strong case strategy and outline The very important determination of the job title and requirements Employer registrations for PERM and State...
Our client wrote: I’m writing for a consultation about an expiring green card. For his Form I-9, he provided an I-797 form (attached) which states that his conditional permanent resident status was extended for 24...
Employers often ask me: “What pre-employment questions are permissible to ask to help me determine whether a prospective candidate requires immigration sponsorship?” Employers cannot legally deny protected individuals employment because of their real or perceived...
Immigration compliance is complicated and time-consuming. Even if you have an electronic I-9 system that makes your job “easy and provides friendly” reminders, you need to understand the compliance requirements, trends, and how fines are applied and mitigated. During...
Fact pattern: Our top candidate is on H-1B status and his prior job was terminated. He is on his 60-day grace period and anxious to start working for us. How does the H-1B 60-day grace period work? What do we need to know to hire this candidate? Here are some...
When an employer timely files a petition for an employee in H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, E-3 or TN status to extend his/her employment in the same status, the employee may continue to work for the same employer for an additional 240 days beyond the expiration of their...
After decades of asking, USCIS finally expanded its premium processing service to include additional immigration petitions and application types. Here are the key points that you need to know: 1 - The initial expansion will apply to these categories: Forms I-140,...
The Department of State (DOS) and the Biden Administration are bringing Happy New Year News for some travelers and visa applicants. New Waivers of In-Person Visa Interviews for Some Applicants The DOS has announced that Consular officers, through the end of 2022, will...