Oct
2
Change to USCIS Mailing of Approval Notices
October 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment
In a surprising change, not announced in advance by USCIS, effective September 12, 2011, the USCIS decided to mail all approval notices DIRECTLY to the petitioner, not to the attorney of record.
What this has done – and will continue to do – is to create additional problems and headaches for everyone, including the USCIS. [...]
Apr
3
Applying for a H-1b, L, or O visa for a professional foreign worker has become more difficult with the USCIS’ requirement of verifying whether a license is needed for the foreign employee to be permitted to be exposed to certain restricted technologies, software, materials, research, and equipment. This article provides a helpful analysis of the steps and factors to be considered in making this evaluation in order to protect both the employer and employee from substantial penalties for non-compliance.
Apr
3
Strategies for Success – Winning your L-1A case
April 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment
The L-1A visa classification is for a intracompany transferee executive or manager. This article discusses the standards an application must meet to be successful at the USCIS, and therefore entitle the employee an L-1 classification to work in the USA.
Aug
20
DHS and DOL step up audits of H-1B and Labor Cert Sponsors
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Fueled by the $500.00 per case “H-1B Fraud Fee” paid by employers for every new H-1B application for a new employee, the DHS has instituted significant additional review programs of H-1B employer sponsors. According to the DHS, over 600 employers nationwide are being audited. The Office of Fraud Detention and National Security estimated [...]
Aug
20
Obama Administration Policy: Enforcement before Reform
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Speaking recently, Janet Napolitano, President Obama’s Secretary of Homeland Security indicated that without question the administration’s policy was going to be that of expanding immigration enforcement, especially against businesses. This comes on the heels of another declaration that H-1B visa sponsors are being audited in much larger numbers, thanks to the additional $500.00 H-1B [...]
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