Immigration News, Information, and Latest Happenings
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Working in the U.S. in a Religious Capacity: An Introduction to the R-1 Visa and EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card
Over the years, our ImLaw attorneys have helped numerous religious organizations secure R-1 visas and green cards for their religious professionals. In today’s post, we’ll take a closer look at both options and their requirements.
Making the Case: Immigration Solutions for Manufacturers
ImLaw was able to successfully navigate an international manufacturing client through the PERM labor certification green card process.
R-1 Visas and EB-4 Green Cards in Action: Supporting Religious Organizations through Immigration
ImLaw has extensive experience working alongside faith-based organizations to help them secure visas for employees. Specifically, our attorneys are able to assist with the R-1 religious worker visa and special immigrant religious worker green cards.
USCIS Issuing Five-Year Advance Parole Travel Documents
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing five-year advance parole travel documents to certain applicants.
New 5-Year Validity Period for Certain EADs, FY 2025 DV Lottery, & Federal Government Funding Update
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
USCIS Will Conduct 2nd Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
ImLaw will monitor its myUSCIS online accounts for the status of each client’s H-1B registration and communicate any status updates and next steps.
Helping Our Healthcare Partners through Employment-based Immigration
We help our healthcare partners secure access to the physicians they need through the J-1 waiver and H-1B cap-exempt work visa processes.
Revised I-9 Form Becomes Available on August 1, 2023
On Aug. 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
An Introduction to Nationality/Treaty-based Work Visas: TN, E-3, and H-1B1
For those seeking to come to the U.S. through an employer, a nationality-based work visa such as the TN, E-3, or H-1B1 may be a good fit.
I-9 COVID-19 Flexibilities Ending Soon
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers will have 30 days to achieve compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023.
DOS Final Rule Increasing Visa Application Fees and H-1B Cap Update
Two news alerts from the ImLaw team.
Not I-9 Compliant? It Could Cost You.
Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Work Visas and Green Cards for Foreign Language Immersion Teachers
For educational organizations, employment-based immigration can be critical to growing their team with the best talent.
ImLaw Answers FAQs about the Most Common Interested Government Agency (IGA) Waivers for Physicians
Learn about programs that allow international medical graduates to apply for a waiver of the two-year home residence requirement.
H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers and Individuals
Certain employers and individuals are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they are not subject to the 85,000 annual limit and can file H-1B petitions for individuals at any time throughout the year.
DACA Updates: What You Need to Know
On August 30, 2022, the USCIS published a final rule that codifies the DACA 2012 policy into regulation. Here are updates and what you need to know about DACA.
Alternatives to the H-1B for Students Not Selected in the Lottery
What are the most feasible options for F-1 students not selected in the H-1B lottery? Today we will explore these alternatives.
