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At the time of this posting (February 3, 2021), we continue to await the final H-1B Cap
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Navigating Complex U.S. Immigration Laws
PLEASE SEE MY LATER POSTS ON THIS TOPIC FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. THANK YOU.
At the time of this posting (February 3, 2021), we continue to await the final H-1B Cap…
Continue Reading Prepare for H-1B Cap Season with our Podcast
Congressional negotiations on a federal spending bill remain very active. To avoid a federal government shutdown, a decision or a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government at current…
Continue Reading What if the Government Shuts Down Tonight (1/19/2018)?: Impact on Immigration Services
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced significant increases in fines for immigration-related paperwork violations, in an interim final rule slated to take effect this fall. Harsher financial penalties come…
Continue Reading U.S. Employers Facing Increased Fines for Form I-9 Violations
If Congress should fail to pass a FY2016 budget or Continuing Resolution before October 1, 2015, the government, including the Department of Labor will shut down (again; previously occurred in…
Continue Reading A Government Shutdown Put a Halt to LCAs and PERM Labor Certifications
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently provided information to confirm that it will accept cap-subject H-1B petitions for Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 2016) during the first 5 business…
Continue Reading FY 2016 H-1B Cap: Too Late or Last Call Before the Deadline?
The Department of Labor has provided some updates for the Fiscal Year 2014 on the PERM program (as of 12/31/14), including number of applications received, top occupations, work site states,…
Continue Reading PERM Statistics Published by DOL
Every April Fool’s Day, we play tricks on one another, good natured fun with hoaxes usually followed by a cry of “April fool!” and a good hearty laugh.
Consider that…
Continue Reading No Foolin’ – H-1B Visa Shortage a Serious Impediment to Local Hiring
The U.S. government is back in business, including immigration-related services. Immigration Courts are re-opened and Removal proceedings of non-detained aliens have resumed. The Department of Labor (DOL) will be accepting…
Continue Reading The Government Is BACK
May an employer require an H-1B temporary worker to pay attorney and/or filing fees and expenses related to an H-1B temporary worker petition? If the H-1B employer pays the fees, may the…
Continue Reading What’s the Current Law on Payment of H-1B-Related Fees and Costs?