On June 30th, 2020, the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B Cap petition filing period closed, officially marking the end of yet another H-1B season. Unlike previous years wherein employers and... read more →
Moments ago, President Trump issued a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” This Proclamation only applies to persons... read more →
The outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only put a strain on the medical profession in the United States, but has also exposed areas of concern and... read more →
Given the orders adopted by various governmental bodies across the nation during this global pandemic, individuals have been ordered to shelter in place and avoid non-essential group gatherings. In some... read more →
Once again, H-1B season is upon us. In past years, cap-subject petitions were traditionally filed during the first week of April, with the annual quota of 85,000 slots filling almost... read more →
For the majority of employment-based immigrant visa applicants, obtaining a Labor Certification is the most time consuming and difficult step of pursuing lawful permanent residence. Colloquially referred to as PERM... read more →
The EB-1A is a category of immigrant petitions for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability. In order to qualify, an applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts, athletics, business, education,... read more →
Occasionally I write on labor and employment issues related to immigration law. This is one of those times. The purpose of this article is to inform both employers and employees... read more →
Q: I have a bachelor’s degree, am I eligible for an H-1B visa? A: It depends. You don’t automatically qualify based solely on your degree. The occupation itself must require... read more →
On January 31, 2019, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) published its final rule on registration requirements for Petitioners seeking to file H-1B visas. The H-1B visa is traditionally... read more →