In this January 2024 newsletter, I share updates about: Stateside Visa Stamp Renewal for H-1Bs H-1B Modernization Rule and Premium Processing Fee Increase 👉 Watch the short video below for an overview of these topics https://youtu.be/_LLHmp20jkg or read more below:...
There are key changes and requirements in immigration compliance in the State of Florida starting July 1st, 2023. This document summarizes key sections of the 43-page law for you. As of July 1st, 2023, when Florida Law 1718 takes effect, all private employers in...
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...
USCIS announced that the FY 2012 cap of 65,000 H-1B petitions has been reached. USCIS will no longer accept H-1B petitions for new employment until April 2012. However, they are still accepting petitions filed for persons exempt from the cap such as H-1B...
In a recent meeting with the American Immigration Lawyers' Association (AILA), Charles Oppenheim, Chief, Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division at the DOS said he expects continued positive movement in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for...
The Department of Justice has filed suit against the state of South Carolina for its "Illegal Immigration and Reform Act", which was passed in June 2011. The law would require all employers to use E-Verify, and allow law enforcement to question those at traffic stops...
New and improved Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Certificates of Citizenship being released starting Oct. 30 - These enhanced documents come with features that will improve document security and prevent fraud and tampering. Read the press release here.
Pennsylvania is the latest state to drive immigration enforcement through a proposed bill which would take away the business licenses of employers who knowingly employ illegal immigrants. Read the article here.