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Cutting Through the H-1B Bureaucratic Red Tape
Since Indian “techies” are the primary recipients of H-1B visas, IT companies are being disproportionally affected by the ongoing changes to the H-1B filing process. Watch or listen to
Continue readingNavigating the PERM Labor Certification Process
The EB2 visa (or EB2 Green Card) is for employment-based “exceptional” ability (first preference) or advanced degree permanent residence (second preference). Watch or listen to
Continue reading4 Simple Reasons for Choosing OnlineVisas for your H1B Needs
When a company is hiring an attorney, they are typically meeting prospects in person. So how do you hire an attorney, especially if they are not right in front of you? We have clients all over the country
Continue readingH-1B Denials Hit All-Time High
It is no secret that the current administration frequently bypasses Congress and issues policy changes to curb legal immigration. According to the latest data from USCIS, H-1B visas are being denied
Continue readingAmerican Job Loss and H-1B Visas
The H-1B is a merit-based visa that has been at the forefront of the immigration battle. Essentially, the H-1B is the white-collar visa, meaning it is for specialty occupations that require a specific
Continue readingPublic Charge Rule Expected to Go in Effect October 15 Temporarily Blocked
On October 11, 2019, a federal judge in New York issued an injunction blocking the amended Public Charge rule. USCIS and DHS published the final rule on August 14, making many applicants inadmissible
Continue readingThe Trump Administration’s H1-B Denial Tactics
To date, the Trump administration has taken no positive action toward the H-1B visa program. USCIS continues to view highly skilled foreign-born workers as threats instead of assets to the U.S. workforce. Operational
Continue readingDealing with ICE and Worksite Raids
Simply operating a company in America today comes with the risk of being targeted for an immigration raid. Often, employers hire unauthorized people without any knowledge of an employee’s actual
Continue readingDeveloping a Business Immigration Plan
How businesses approach legal immigration can determine whether or not they are able to hire key people to fill vital roles. Business plans for immigration can be immensely beneficial. Some questions
Continue readingAmerica and Her Not So Invisible Wall
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden
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