News Alert: H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement & Lottery Selection Alteration
On January 31, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule: revising how cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in the random lottery by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); andimplementing an electronic registration...
H-1B Cap Season Considering Change in Policy on F-1 Unlawful Presence
The change in policy on determination of unlawful presence for foreign students will have an impact on the H-1B cap season. The August 9, 2018 USCIS Policy Memorandum results in the accrual of unlawful presence depending on the date of the status violation....
The I-9 Completion Guide
The I-9 form is of common use to the human resources professional, and although it may seem deceivingly simple, it is easy to improperly complete the form resulting in a violation to the employer. This article provides simple tips to ensure proper and thorough...
H-1B Level 1 and Level 2 Wage Scrutiny Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2019
Employers sponsoring potential employees for an H-1B specialty occupation work visa this April should be cognizant of the wage level offered to ensure a successful filing. Last year the H-1B program narrowed its focus on whether sponsored employees were offered wage...
What is the RAISE Act?
The purpose provided by the Act’s supporters is to protect American workers, taxpayers, and the American economy by creating a merit based system to prioritize the most highly skilled immigrants. The RAISE Act has not been enacted, so only time will tell what effect the Act will have on immigration.
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