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Form I-9: Employee Eligibility
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
What’s a Form I-9? Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) devised Form I-9. An employer must fill out Form I-9 to verify the employment eligibility of any individual proposed to be hired. The form itself is a short, one-page document. [...]
May
16
Filling In Form I-9
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In these post 9-11 days, the INS probably has fewer resources to pursue garden-variety employer sanctions cases (especially for non-intentional paperwork violations). However, it has been noticed that the INS has in general taken a tougher stance on all errors and omissions that are noticed. This tougher policy can – and [...]
May
16
Are You Still Exceptional? New INS standards for Exceptional Ability Aliens
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The straightforward and reasonable interpretation of “exceptional” and the criteria needed for a waiver of labor certification “in the national interest” were laid out in the Administrative Appeals Unit decision in the “Mississippi Phosphate” case. That clear decision has now been modified by another Administrative Appeals Unit decision, “in re New York State Department of Transportation.”
May
16
Are you Extraordinary or Exceptional?
May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Consider these questions to determine if you may be!
Disclaimer: These guidelines are for informational purposes only – consult an attorney for specific evaluation of your case.
DO YOU HAVE:
Awards in your field? (may be local, regional, national or international)
Publications in your field?
Reports about your work in the media?
Substantial experience and/or recognition in the field?
Membership [...]
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