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Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS to Increase Scrutiny for TN Visa Requirements: Impact on Employers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy manual regarding TN visa eligibility requirements. The new guidance imposes stricter guidelines for eligibility. Changes focus on the nature of the...more

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Critical New Compliance Updates on Employment Authorization Terminations for Employers of Foreign Nationals

Recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, including the revocation and termination of several humanitarian parole programs and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations, have created new compliance challenges for...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration By the Numbers: Key Stats on FY2026 H-1B Cap Lottery and Next Steps

With the first round of the H-1B cap lottery completed in late March, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has now released statistics for this year’s H-1B cap registrations and selections. USCIS...more

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Immigration Update: H-1B Cap Season – Time to Start Preparing

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The registration period for H-1B cap-subject petitions is approaching! As a reminder, the annual H-1B cap is set at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 numbers available for individuals who have earned an advanced degree from...more

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Paris Olympic Games 2024: Reminder of The Main Rules Applicable to Non-French Employers

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France will host the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August 2024, and the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 8 September 2024. A number of foreign workers are expected to come to work in France during this period, and...more

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Guide to Employment Law in Hong Kong

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Overview - The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees. The EO applies to every employee engaged under a contract of employment...more

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Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1B Status

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Many F-1 OPT foreign nationals have been approved for H-1B status effective October 1st in this year’s H-1B lottery Employers and F-1 workers should be careful during the transition from F-1 to H-1B status to ensure they...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Rule Postpones Prioritizing H-1B Cap Selection for High-Wage Earners & Announces Cap Registration Period

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will delay the effective date of the January 8, 2021 rule modifying the H-1B cap selection process to prioritize high wage earners until December 31, 2021. This...more

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