by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | General News
Even though the U.S. economy continues to display signs of improvement in an uneven economic environment, the waters remain murky when it comes to understanding the decision making process at the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) on PERM applications. What is the USDOL...
by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Immigration News, SWLGPC New York, SWLGPC Team
In a month or two, new freshman class of international students will be swarming all the college campuses excited about their future. Sophomores will be deciding their majors, most hoping to follow their passions. Some juniors may have a change of heart and look to...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
Sitting in the enormous Grand Ballroom at the Westin Hotel in San Francisco, surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of immigration lawyers, the room pulsed with long-awaited anticipation and an undeniable sense of victory. On that June 27, 2013 early morning – it was my...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
AILA Liaison announced that the August 2013 Visa Bulletin contained significant changes for the family-based 2A (spouses and children of lawful permanent residents). The F-2A category, which in July had a cut-off date that hovered around September/October 2011, will...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
The talk in congress is getting heated on the immigration debate. I would like to bring your attention to several items in the bill The bill for Comprehensive Immigration Reform is an overall positive bill and the Senators and all involved must be applauded for their...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that it has submitted a rule that will automate Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record to streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting the United States. Form I-94 provides international...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
On March 8, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective immediately, all NEW hires by U.S. employers should fill out the new version of Form I-9. Starting May 7, 2013, use of the new version of the form is mandatory. The new Form...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
The visa category known as B-1 in lieu of H1B is a lesser-known and frequently misunderstood option. This category is intended to permit foreign companies to send their employees to the United States temporarily, for the purpose of performing duties related to their...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
Historically, foreigners have been instrumental in the creation of many successful companies in the US. However, the US immigration laws have become less and less welcoming to foreigners who wish to create their own companies. In 2010, a memo was promulgated that made...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News
The obtaining of individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN) became significantly harder in 2012. ITIN’s are used by many undocumented immigrants to pay taxes on monies earned in the United States. We also use them for foreign nationals who are not...
