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USCIS Issues Final Rule Providing Employment Authorization to H-1B Spouses

On February 25, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued final regulations making H-4 dependent spouse status holders eligible for an employment authorization document (EAD) under two circumstances: 1) where the H-1B principal is the beneficiary of an approved I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker or 2) where the H-1B principle has been […]

District Court Vacates H-2B Regulations: USCIS Suspends H-2B Adjudications

On March 5, 2015, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Florida vacated the 2008 Department of Labor (DOL) regulations covering the H-2B temporary labor program. As a result, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced it was no longer processing requests for prevailing wage determinations or applications for temporary labor certifications […]

Preparing for H-1B Season: Tips for Filing and After

With the coming of the New Year also comes the beginning of a new H-1B filing season. The H‒1B visa program is the primary method United States companies use to hire foreign nationals in IT, engineering, and business professions. H-1B visas are subject to a strict quota which does not meet the current demand. The […]

NAPABA Webinar on Executive Action

Vishal Chander will be speaking regarding how the President’s Executive Actions on Immigration on January 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm Eastern time during a webinar hosted by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Registration for the seminar is available at http://www.napaba.org/events/event_details.asp?id=579353 . About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of […]

Vishal Chander Speaks About Small Law Firm Practice

DALLAS, TEXAS — On August 26, 2014, Attorney Mr. Vishal Chander spoke on a panel hosted by the Dallas Asian American Bar Association panel, “So You’ve Decided to Go Out on Your Own or Start at a Small Law Firm.” The panel included: Kandace Walter, Wilson Legal Group, P.C.; Rachel Li, Office of Rachel Li, […]

Attorney Vishal Chander Speaks on Asian American Legal History

DALLAS, TEXAS — On May 23, 2014, Immigration attorney Mr. Vishal Chander presented a lecture entitled, “Asian American Legal History: Echoes of the Past in Today’s Immigration Debate” at an event hosted by the Dallas Asian American Bar Association. The lecture, which coincides with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, compared the immigration struggles of Asian […]

Texas Governor Mandates State Contractors Use E-Verify

Texas Governor Rick Perry issued an Executive Order mandating the use of the E-Verify system by all contractors performing services for Texas agencies under the oversight of the governor. The order was announced on December 3, 2014, during a press conference by Governor Perry addressing border security. The Executive Order imposes two requirements as a […]

White House Statement Outlines Action Before Official Announcement

The White House has issued an early statement prior to President Obama’s announcement regarding executive action on immigration, which is scheduled for tonight, November 20, 2014, at 8:00 EST. The statement entitled “5 Things to know about how President Obama’s Actions Impacts Undocumented Immigrants.” The statement indicates that the President’s program will be called the […]

Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador

On May 30, 2013, DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of El Salvador for an additional 18 month period, starting September 10, 2013 through March 9, 2015. Current nationals of El Salvador holding TPS must reregister during the 60 day period beginning May 30, 2013 through July 29, 2013. Related […]