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When the Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Directorate or the Department of Labor (DOL) initiates an H-1B audit or site visit due to a tip from a disgruntled employee or the consulate during visa stamping, it is critical to have a proactive plan in place to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Here’s a step-by-step…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 27, 2024 | 1 Comment ​​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: H-1B Modernization Reforms Face Uncertainty as Trump Administration Prepares for…

​​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: H-1B Modernization Rule Set for January 17, 2025: A Win for Employers and Employees, but Uncertain Future Looms The Department of Homeland…

Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) laws have been passed in several states and localities, potentially impacting the PERM process for employers conducting labor market testing efforts within those states. The AILA DOL Liaison Committee has provided this update. As a reminder, New York City’s EPT rule has been in effect since November 1, 2022. Key Updates…

​​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: Travel Preparation Tips for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders If you’re traveling overseas on a nonimmigrant visa such as H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, TN,…

F-1 visa holders who were not selected in the H-1B lottery have several options to consider: Utilize OPT and STEM OPT Extensions Standard OPT: If you haven’t used your Optional Practical Training (OPT) period yet, you can apply for it. This allows you to work in your field of study for up to 12 months.…

​​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights​: USCIS Meets H-1B CAP for FY 2025, No Third Lottery to Be Held USCIS has announced that it has received enough petitions…

​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: The Importance of Timely Visa Stamping in Light of Potential Policy Changes As immigration policies in the United States can shift dramatically…

The reality of another Trump administration raises critical questions about the future of high-skilled immigration, particularly H-1B and L-1 visas. From 2016 to 2020, Trump’s restrictive immigration policies reshaped the landscape for foreign professionals, employers, and international students. The denial rates for H-1B and L-1 visas surged to unprecedented levels, with Request for Evidence (RFE)…

​​​Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: Act Now to Avoid Upcoming Visa Restrictions: File H-1B and L-1 Extensions Without Delay With potential changes to immigration policies under a…