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Navigating Job Loss on a Work Visa: Options for Foreign Workers Facing Termination in the U.S.

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Understand the 60-Day Grace Period - The 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders begins on the last day worked, not the final day of severance pay. USCIS does not consider paid, non-working time as maintaining valid H-1B...more

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Immigration Update: Processing Delays and Tech Layoffs Add Complications for Employers

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Employers know that U.S. immigration laws are complex, and the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) long processing delays – coupled with recent layoffs in the tech industry – have further complicated matters by adding new fact...more

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Let’s Be Real: Managing Immigration Sponsorship Requirements During Company Layoffs

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Over the course of the past few months, several major tech companies in the United States have announced large-scale layoffs. Major companies announcing such layoffs include Meta (formerly Facebook), Amazon, HP, Google, and...more

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Immigration COVID-19 FAQ

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I have an appointment at the local USCIS office. What should I do? All USCIS offices have been closed to the public at least until June 4, 2020. USCIS is preparing to reopen its offices on or after June 4, 2020. USCIS will...more

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The Collateral Consequences Of Furloughing Employees On H-1B Visas

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Though my primary job is to provide legal advice, during the last several months, I have often found myself providing emotional support to my friends in human resources and corporate law departments who have been charged with...more

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Potential Immigration Compliance Issues Raised by Coronavirus Travel Restrictions, Work-from-Home Policies, and Layoffs

As the spread of COVID-19 prompts increasing travel restrictions, and as layoffs become an unfortunate reality in many industries, both U.S. employers and employees holding temporary work visas in the United States need to be...more

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