The H-1B nonimmigrant visa is one of the most highly utilized and sought-after temporary work visas. It requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specialty occupation, U.S. employer sponsorship and certification that...more
On December 9, our Labor and Employment Group will present its annual full-day webinar on updates and developments in labor and employment law.
Topics to be discussed include state legislative updates, conduct and behavior...more
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Our Immigration Practice Group would like to encourage anyone who wishes to apply for green cards, citizenship/naturalization and other immigration benefits for which they are eligible to apply at your earliest convenience to...more
In these turbulent times for immigrants, we would like to signal a few recent developments in case law and policy that apply to immigrants and/or their employers.
We invite you to contact us immediately should you have...more
Coming to the United States in order to attend an educational institution is oftentimes the first step foreign individuals will take on their long journey to fulfilling their American Dream. For example, a foreign student may...more
Last week, USCIS announced that beginning on April 3rd, 2017, they will no longer be accepting H-1B petitions filed under the premium processing service. This service allowed for petitioners to pay an extra fee in order to...more
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a new Executive Order (EO) that is very much in the same vein as his previous order restricting the admission of certain nationals and refugees seeking entry to the United States....more
On Friday, January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This order, which took effect upon signing, halted all refugee...more
On April 1 of each year in recent memory more than 200,000 employers vie for the coveted 85,000 H-1B visas for their foreign professional employees. This year USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to annual...more