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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: Potential Federal Shutdown in FY 2025 Could Impact Some Immigration Services, Others to Continue As discussions on the FY 2025 federal budget…

The EB-1A is an employment-based, first-preference category green card designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. To qualify under EB-1A, the individual must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and show that their achievements have been recognized in their field. Importantly, no employer sponsorship or…

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 Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant policy…

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: October 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China Retrogresses, Other Categories See Minimal Changes The State Department’s October 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals mixed developments…

When an employer terminates an H-1B worker, failing to follow the correct procedure can result in significant financial liability, including back wages owed to the employee. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers adhere to a process known as a bona fide termination to avoid ongoing wage obligations. Non-Bona Fide Termination and Back…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 06, 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: District Court Extends Hold on “Keeping Families Together” PIP Approvals…

International students on F-1 visas in the United States are provided with unique opportunities to gain practical experience in their field of study through two main programs: Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT), including the STEM OPT extension for certain eligible students. Employers who wish to hire these students must follow specific…

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: EB-1 Immigrant Visa Category Unavailable Through September 30 After Reaching Annual Limit for FY 2024 The U.S. Department of State has announced…

Understanding OPT and STEM OPT Extensions: For international students on F-1 visas, Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study in the United States. The initial OPT period allows up to 12 months of employment authorization, and for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)…

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: Who is eligible for How the “Keeping Families Together” Parole-in-Place Program? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched the “Keeping Families…