United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced Friday that it had reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year 2018. Continue reading “H-1B Cap for FY 2018 Met”
H-1B Cap for FY 2018 Met
Author: Maria del Carmen Ramos
Alert: New Handbook for Employers (M-274) is available
On February 28, 2017, USCIS published a new Handbook for Employers (“Handbook”) to accompany its updated version of the Form I-9, dated 11/14/2016 N. Continue reading “Alert: New Handbook for Employers (M-274) is available”
Discussing the EOs With Telemundo Tampa
Maria del Carmen Ramos, immigration partner in Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick’s Tampa office and The Immigration Bulletin co-author, was interviewed by Telemundo Tampa on February 1, 2017, to discuss how the President’s Executive Orders could affect the Latino community.
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Clarifying Muddied Waters: Making Sense of President Trump’s January 27 Executive Order
The Immigration Bulletin was created to help our clients adapt to constantly evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies. To do so, we strive to provide clients access to the latest information. Continue reading “Clarifying Muddied Waters: Making Sense of President Trump’s January 27 Executive Order”
Current Administration Proposes Significant Changes to EB-5 Program
Yesterday, the Obama administration announced potential changes that could significantly impact the EB-5 investor visa program. The EB-5 investor visa was originally established by Congress in 1990 to attract foreign investment and stimulate the economy in hopes of spurring job creation in the United States.
Yesterday, the Obama administration announced potential changes that could significantly impact the EB-5 investor visa program. The EB-5 investor visa was originally established by Congress in 1990 to attract foreign investment and stimulate the economy in hopes of spurring job creation in the United States. Continue reading “Current Administration Proposes Significant Changes to EB-5 Program”
Alert: New Form I-9 Becomes Mandatory After January 21
After January 21, 2017, employers are required to use the latest version of the Form I-9, dated 11/14/2016 N. Continue reading “Alert: New Form I-9 Becomes Mandatory After January 21”
USCIS releases a new version of Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is at it again. On November 14, 2016, USCIS published a new Form I-9 for employers to begin using immediately for new hires or re-verifications. Continue reading “USCIS releases a new version of Form I-9”
What constitutes a Worksite for H-2B purposes?
The issue of multiple worksites presents a conundrum for many employers. Continue reading “What constitutes a Worksite for H-2B purposes?”
Plan Ahead: H-1B Season is Around the Corner
As a reminder to all U.S. employers, H-1B season is around the corner! United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will start accepting new H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2018 on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Continue reading “Plan Ahead: H-1B Season is Around the Corner”
DUI Arrests May Result in the Prudential Revocation of a Validly Issued Nonimmigrant Visa
Contrary to popular opinion, there are serious immigration consequences for nonimmigrants who are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or a related offense. Continue reading “DUI Arrests May Result in the Prudential Revocation of a Validly Issued Nonimmigrant Visa”