Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 1 – Immigration
Demystifying Immigration Law
Update from Washington: Employer's Preview of Immigration Restrictions from the Administration
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has implemented new restrictions that all but eliminate the ability of individuals to apply for visa stamps at U.S. consulates outside their home countries. This change significantly impacts...more
This complimentary webinar will be led by Richard M. Green, Partner & Chair of CDF's Immigration Practice Group, and will delve into the critical aspects of the H-1B visa. This webinar will explore general eligibility, recent...more
Labor Shortages in Key Professional and Technical Positions - Despite recent layoffs in many industries, automotive and manufacturing employers continue to experience difficulty hiring for key professional and technical...more
Sponsoring up-and-coming colleagues, particularly those from underrepresented groups, has become more widespread over the last decade. This sponsorship relationship is critical for the development, retention, and success of...more
Litigator Mary Kate Fernandez will present a one-hour CLE regarding the upcoming changes to the H-1B visa and how those changes will affect the sponsorship process. The H-1B visa is a valuable tool for US employers looking...more
The Biden administration decided to let a highly publicized temporary worker visa ban expire on March 31, 2021. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (“Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S....more
Earlier this year, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting foreign nationals from entering the United States on certain temporary work visas through at least December 31, 2020 (“the Proclamation”). On...more
With the closure of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices in the wake of COVID-19, we are receiving questions concerning the impact on work authorization for individuals who may have recently entered the U.S. in a...more
Employers who source talent from consulting or staffing companies have become used to growing scrutiny from DHS when that talent is working in the United States on a temporary work visa. ...more
New H-1B visa petitions for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, which begins Oct. 1, 2018, will be accepted for filing starting on April 1, 2018, which means employers should have their H-1B visa petitions ready to be sent to U.S....more
U.S. employers who sponsor foreign workers for temporary H-1B work visas should start preparing now for the upcoming H-1B cap filing season commencing this year on Monday, April 2, 2018. Employers should start identifying...more