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February 15, 2021
Marjorie M. Filice

Free Consultations for Companies

We understand that navigating employment-based immigration issues can be daunting, and we are here to help companies and organizations explore possibilities, create solutions and answer questions. We offer free consultations to companies and organizations with questions related to any employment-based...

More People Can File Their Green Card Applications in October 2018: USCIS to Accept I-485 Applications for Employment-Based and Family-Based Categories Based on the Dates for Filing Charts

In October 2018, more individuals will be eligible to file their green card applications than before. The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that for the month of October 2018, it will accept I-485 adjustment of status (i.e....

January 19, 2018
Beata Leja

It’s H-1B Season Again & What to Expect in the Aftermath of “Buy American, Hire American”

It’s that time of year again for employers who hire foreign workers, most often talented individuals who first came to the US as F-1 students to complete Bachelor’s, Master’s or other degrees from U.S. universities. It is time to begin...

June 04, 2015
Beata Leja

USCIS Issues Guidance on When a Change in an H-1B Employee’s Job Location Requires Filing an Amendment

Employers of H-1B workers are subject to extremely complex rules to stay in compliance with the law. USCIS recently issued additional guidance that addresses the steps an employer must take to change an H-1B worker’s job location. This guidance follows...

May 07, 2015
Beata Leja

For H-1B Employees, Location Matters

An employer’s responsibility when an H-1B employee’s job location changes According to a recent decision by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), employers must file an amended H-1B petition if the worksite of an H-1B employee changes to another geographical area...

March 04, 2015
Tahreem Kalam

Advancements for EB-2 India and China in State Department Visa Bulletin

There is good news ahead for foreign nationals waiting to file their employment-based green card applications under the EB-2 category. The March 2015 Department of State Visa Bulletin has advanced the EB-2 India cut-off date from September 1, 2005 to...

November 26, 2014
Beata Leja

Margaret McCormick & Beata Leja Attend President Obama’s Speech on Executive Action on Immigration at Copernicus Community Center in Chicago

On November 20, 2014, President Obama issued an executive order to greatly reduce the threat of deportation for millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. His order includes an expansion of the deferred action program and various measures to...

August 01, 2014
Tahreem Kalam

What happens when a foreign national’s only qualifying experience for PERM purposes was gained working for the sponsoring employer?

When it comes time for an employer to sponsor a foreign national employee for a green card, one of the hurdles the employer and foreign national must go through is assuring that the foreign national meets the specific experience requirements...

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