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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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How Do I Complete the I-9 Verification of an F-1 Student Under the H-1B Cap-Gap?
Some F-1 students whose H-1B petitions were timely filed with an October 1 start date and requested change of status are eligible for a cap-gap extension of status and employment authorization. The cap-gap is the period between when the F-1 student status would end...
Is Pre-Population of Section 1 Allowed for Form I-9?
Welcome to the fifth post in a series celebrating the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. This book is a free guide that covers everything busy HR pros need to know to avoid common issues throughout the I-9 verification...