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Coronavirus’ Impact on Immigration in the Workplace

The outbreak of Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted the global economy and transformed life in the workplace. In an effort to keep employees healthy and prevent the spread of the disease, work related travel is being cancelled and employees are working from home. The coronavirus creates added complications for foreign nationals working in the United […]

H-1B Update: Highlights from the USCIS Webinar

On February 6, 2020, USCIS provided a webinar for potential H-1B registrants using the http://my.uscis.gov website. Here are some important highlights: Only H-1B Registrations will be filed through http://my.uscis.gov. H-1B petitions will be submitted in paper applications mailed to USCIS, just like in previous years. Any current http://my.uscis.gov CANNOT be used to create an H-1B […]

Guide to H-1B Filing in 2020: Huge Changes to Cap Subject Petitions

This year brings significant changes to how cap subject H-1B petitions will be filed: H-1B Registration — Petitioning employers must file an electronic registration for each worker for which the company will be seeking an H‒1B using the http://my.uscis.gov website. The registration window will run from March 1 through March 20. USCIS will be offering […]

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 […]