Employers are required to both complete and retain Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification for every person hired for employment in the U.S. to work for pay. There are three sections of Form I-9 that must be completed in full and accurately. Here, we will go over those three sections. These forms can...
PERM Labor Certification Process 2022 and Timing
The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is a system that allows people to get labor certification. Anyone seeking employee-based immigration in the United States must acquire this certification as the first step. There are specific steps in the PERM labor certification process and completing those steps at the appropriate timeframe is critical in...
USCIS UPDATE: FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates
Congrats to all of our H-1B nonimmigrant professionals on their selection in the Lottery!! For others, we are pleased to work to find alternatives to the H-1B and to patiently wait to see if more Lotteries will be run before March 2023. Stay tuned for more business immigration law updates from Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak...
USCIS Decoupling Adjudication of EADs and Advance Paroles to Expedite EAD Issuance (AILA Source)
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel restrictions have made it difficult to acquire a nonimmigrant visa, which may be needed to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. The suspension of routine visa processing at all US embassies and consulates around the world has resulted in backlogs and delays. Thus, “Advance Parole”...
USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders
USCIS is announcing a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system. USCIS will set new agency-wide backlog reduction goals, expand premium processing to additional form types, and work to improve timely access to employment authorization documents. Due to the...
Congrats to All of Our H-1B Nonimmigrant Professionals!
Congrats to all of our H-1B nonimmigrant professionals on their selection in the Lottery!! For others, we are pleased to work to find alternatives to the H-1B and to patiently wait to see if more Lotteries will be run before March 2023. Stay tuned for more business immigration law updates from Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak...
USCIS UPDATE: FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates
USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap. USCIS has notified all prospective...
Avoid Falling Victim to “Notario Fraud” or the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law
At NPZ Law Group, we take our responsibility of serving immigrants and those in need of immigration law assistance very seriously. Our clients depend upon us to help with issues that can have significant and far reaching consequences on their lives. For us, we are stunned that there are others out there...
Visas for Ukrainian Children
Visas for Ukrainian Children in the Process of Intercountry Adoption and/or Who Previously Traveled for Hosting Programs in the United States
The Office of Children’s Issues and many U.S. Embassies in Europe, particularly in countries near Ukraine, are receiving inquiries about how to bring Ukrainian children to the United States for their safety.
For families in...
Guía de USCIS sobre EAD Expedito para Trabajadores de la Salud y de Cuidado Infantil
Si usted es un trabajador de la salud o un trabajador de cuidado infantil que tiene pendiente un Formulario I-765, Solicitud de Autorización de Empleo para renovación de su Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD) y su EAD vence en 30 días o menos, o ya venció, puede solicitar el procesamiento expedito de su...