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Event: Seminar: U.S. Immigration Through Entrepreneurship and Outstanding Achievement Date: August 27, 2019 Time: 7:30 am — Networking 8:00 am — Seminar Begins Promptly Location: La Hacienda de los Morales — Caballitos Room Juan Vazquez de Mella 525 Col. Polanco I Sección, Miguel Hidalgo 11510 Ciudad de México U.S. Immigration Through Entrepreneurship and Outstanding Achievement […]

EB-5 Regulations Finalized: Investment Increases to $900,000 and $1.8 Million November 21

On July 24, 2019, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the long awaited “EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization” final rule. Effective November 21, 2019, the final rule implements a number of changes to the EB-5 program. The most significant change is an increase in the minimum investment amount from $500,000 to $900,000. […]

Vishal Chander Speaks on Employment Immigration to DFW HR Roundtable

On February 21, 2017, Mr. Vishal Chander provided a seminar to the Pearson Partners DFW HR Roundtable on employment based immigration issues. The seminar was entitled “Immigration in Transition; Being Prepared for Changes and Uncertainties” and focused on issues relevant HR professionals. Mr. Chander first discussed some of the final immigration regulations implemented towards the […]

USCIS Rescinds Finding that Computer Programmer is an H-1B Specialty Occupation

On March 31, 2017, USCIS issued a memorandum rescinding a 2000 memorandum finding that the occupational classification of Computer Programmer was a Specialty Occupation. A position must be a specialty occupation, or occupation requiring a four year degree in a field related to the occupation, in order to qualify under the H-1B program. The determination […]

Delays in H-1B Premium Processing Receipting

On March 31, 2017, USCIS announced there would be delays in the receipting of H-1B petitions filed under the Premium Processing Program at the Nebraska Service Center. The delays are a result of data entry problems occurring because of increased H-1B petitions received. Receipting of cases is expected to take 10 days. The increase in […]

H-1B Sponsors: Prepare for Site Visits and Increased Enforcement

On April 3, 2017, USCIS announced a program to deter and detect H-1B fraud and abuse. In the announcement, USCIS stated that too many American workers are ignored or unfairly disadvantaged as a result of the H‒1B visa program. In an effort to combat fraud, USCIS will implement a targeted site visit program with the […]

Leaked Draft of Executive Order Ends Extension of DACA

A leaked draft of an executive order entitled “Ending Unconstitutional, Executive Amnesties” rescinds the DACA program, but allows continued validity of employment authorization documents granted under the program until the date of expiration. Several leaked drafts were published in an article by Vox.com on January 25, 2017. DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was […]

Final International Entrepreneur Rule Issued

On January 17, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security issued final rules regarding discretionary parole authority to entrepreneurs of start-up entities who can demonstrate a significant public benefit to the United States. Parole would be granted for up to 30 months, with potential extension for 30 months. A summary of the new rules follows: 1. […]

Proposed Regulations Raise EB-5 Investment Amounts: $1.8M & $1.35M for TEAs

On January 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published proposed rules entitled, “EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization.” The proposed regulations include priority date retention for subsequently filed EB-5 petitions, increased minimum investment amounts to $1.8 million and $1.35 million in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), expansion of TEA designation requirements, and other technical changes. […]