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Marks Gray August Immigration Update is Released
USCIS Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions! In July, Sec. Napolitano stated "...effective immediately, I have directed USCIS to review immigration visa petitions filed on behalf of a same-sex spouse in the same manner as those filed on behalf of an opposite-sex...
Marks Gray’s August Immigration Update is Released
USCIS Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions: In July, Sec. Napolitano stated "...effective immediately, I have directed USCIS to review immigration visa petitions filed on behalf of a same-sex spouse in the same manner as those...
Meeting Florida Senator Marco Rubio
Speaking at a recent Jacksonville's Rotary Club meeting, Florida Senator Marco Rubio was not at a loss for words as he spoke about his disapproval for the affordable care act also known as 'Obamacare' to the citizens of Jacksonville. He also highlighted the need for...
Department of Justice Release Discrimination Video
The Department of Justice (DOJ) signed an agreement with the National Labor Relations Board to better coordinate and share information over potential employment discrimination practices. At the same time, the DOJ released an educational video about discrimination in...
Termination Upheld Following E-Verify Non-confirmation
In another matter regarding E-Verify, an employee filed a document abuse and discrimination claim against his employer after he was terminated based on an E-Verify final nonconformation (FNC) notice. The employer attempted to resolve the TNC which occurred as...
E-Verify : Employee’s Tentative Nonconfirmation Email Notifications
When an employee provides an email address on the new Form I-9, employers using E-Verify must enter it into the E-Verify system. The government is using this email to notify employees of three situations: 1) that a tentative nonconfirmation (TNC) or record mismatch...
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No More Consulate “Hopping”: NIV Applicants Now Tied to Home Country
As of September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has tightened the rules on where nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants can apply. What’s new: All NIV applicants must now schedule their interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Hello HR Heroes, Legal Leaders, and Hiring Maestros! Happy August! Many recent grads are facing one of the most important career milestones: transitioning from an F-1 student visa to an H-1B work visa. This shift can be both exciting and complex, with important timing...