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January 28, 2016
Beata Leja

You’ll Have to Wait Until May 10, 2016 for the New STEM OPT Rule

On October 19, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new proposed rule to extend an F-1 foreign student’s Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization for up to 24 months (beyond the initial 12 months) if the student...

January 14, 2016
Beata Leja

The new H-1B filing deadline is just less than three months away. Are you ready?

With April 1, 2016 fast approaching, the time to begin preparing for an H-1B cap filing is now. Start off the new year on the right foot and dive into the process to hire or maintain those workers who are...

January 08, 2016
Beata Leja

New DHS Proposed Regulations Seek to Ease the Plight of Foreign Workers in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed changes to regulations that promise to ease some of the immigration concerns plaguing foreign employees seeking U.S. permanent residence and to provide for greater stability and flexibility to the immigration system....

December 11, 2015
Tahreem Kalam

Five Things Foreign Students Should Know About the Proposed STEM OPT Rule

  The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recently proposed rule to extend a student’s Optional Practical Training (OPT) is now in its final stages. The proposed rule came about as a result of litigation challenging the procedure used by the...

December 04, 2015
Beata Leja

Tis the season – put a cap-subject H-1B on your holiday wish list!

  With the New Year fast approaching, the time to begin preparing for an H-1B cap filing is now.  The first day to file for a “cap-subject” H-1B for the upcoming fiscal year (“FY”) is April 1, 2016. If selected...

November 18, 2015
Beata Leja

Mistakes to Avoid During Holiday Travel

  Many of you have plans to visit friends and family over the holiday season. To avoid any issues this travel could have on your immigration status, keep the following common mistakes in mind: Check your passport validity to ensure...

Fifth Circuit Court upholds injunction in Texas v. United States: no DAPA for the near future

On November 9, 2015, another delay was announced to the implementation of President Obama’s proposed programs to allow certain individuals to apply for Deferred Action for Parents of Citizens and Residents (DAPA) and the expansion of the Deferred Action for...

August 13, 2015
Beata Leja

Initial Immigration Options Available to Victims of Typhoon Soudelor in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

On August 2, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor hit and caused extensive damage in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USCIS) issued a public service announcement on Friday, August 8, 2015 relating to certain immigration benefits...

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