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Giselle Carson Featured in Florida Times Union
Giselle Carson was quoted in an article in Sunday, August 4th edition of the Florida Times Union discussing the potential lift of the Cuban embargo and its impact on Jaxport. Click here to read the article.
Gay Married Man in Florida Becomes First to Receive Approved Immigrant Petition After DOMA Decision
A Bulgarian immigrant, who had been living and studying in the U.S. for many years in order to preserve his documented status, was having dinner with his American husband Friday when they received notice that USCIS had approved his immigrant or “green card” petition. ...
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Could Affect Immigration Bills
SCOTUS is expected to rule as soon as Monday on two landmark cases affecting same-sex marriage which could have immigration implications.Here's a very interesting flowchart from the NY Times on the possible Supreme Court outcomes:
The FY 2014 H-1B Cap has been reached!
The FY 2014 H-1B Cap has been reached! USCIS announced Friday that they have received a sufficient number of petitions for the 65,000 regular H-1B Visa limit and more than 20,000 petitions for the H-1B Masters cap. They are no longer accepting 2014 H-1B petitions. ...
(E)I-94 Cards to Replace Paper Records
As referenced in our September 2012 immigration update, CBP will be making the paper I-94 card obsolete in the next few months, and automate the process. Foreign Nationals will no longer receive a paper I-94 card upon entry. They will receive a passport stamp and...
Unlawful Presence Waiver Now in Effect
Beginning March 4, certain immigrant visa applicants who are spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens (immediate relatives) and can show extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen relative can apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers before they leave the U.S....
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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...
Understanding the F-1 to H-1B Transition
Understanding the shift from F-1 student status to H-1B worker status is crucial and it has various components that can be complex. But don’t worry, I’m breaking them down in a way that makes it easy to understand. What’s the F-1 to H-1B Transition? First, let’s...