Introduction
Many F-1 visa holders, particularly those who are engaged in Optional Practical Training (OPT), often change their nonimmigrant immigration status to become professional specialty workers (H-1B workers). The H-1B cap is the Congressionally-mandated limit on the number of individuals who may be granted H-1B status during each fiscal year. Most foreign nationals...
After years, President Obama has finally announced his plan for Administrative Relief. It is not a "Presidential Order". It is not an Immigration Bill (although it is hoped that it may lead to one). The program will go under the name "Immigration Accountability Executive Action". The following is a short description of some of...
Although the U.S. economy slowed down a bit during the fourth quarter of 2014, recent reports suggest that it would pick up again because of continued job growth, consumer confidence and spending increases. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs as...
Aunque la economÃa de Estados Unidos se desaceleró un poco durante el cuarto trimestre de 2014, los informes recientes sugieren que habrá un nuevo repunte debido al crecimiento de empleo continuo, la confianza del consumidor y el aumento de gastos. ¿Qué significa esto para los profesionales de inmigración, profesionales, empleadores y posibles empleados H-1B?...
1. File the LCA Early: It is never too early to file an LCA. Sure, the employee will lose 4-6 months on the back end, but that is not completely lost by any means. It is better to start filing soonest to avoid iCert issues, business existence issues and general glitches or errors.
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Although the U.S. economy slowed down a bit during the fourth quarter of 2014, recent reports suggest that it would pick up again because of continued job growth, consumer confidence and spending increases. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs...
It is that time of year again! We always hear the accountants moan and groan about the approaching April 15th deadline each year but, you have to listen a bit more closely and you will also hear (and see) the U.S. business immigration lawyers and attorneys manifesting their distaste for the April 1st deadline...
The Canadian Law Group lawyers of NPZ attended an informative Webinar hosted by the representatives of CIC who manage the incoming Express Entry system. We wish to share what we have learned with our subscribers.
For those who don't yet know, as of January 1, 2015, applicants in the Foreign Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades,...
Después de años, el presidente Obama ha anunciado finalmente su plan de Alivio Administrativo. No es una "Decisión Ejecutiva". No es un proyecto de ley de inmigración (aunque se espera que pueda dar lugar a una). El programa que irá bajo el nombre "La Acción Ejecutiva de Responsabilidad de Inmigración".
Lo que sigue es...
Después de años, el presidente Obama ha anunciado finalmente su plan de Alivio Administrativo. No es una "Decisión Ejecutiva". No es un proyecto de ley de inmigración (aunque se espera que pueda dar lugar a una). El programa que irá bajo el nombre "La Acción Ejecutiva de Responsabilidad de Inmigración".
Lo que sigue es...
