Employment Authorization
Ronald J Tasoff of Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
Every employer must have proof that every employee is authorized to be employed in the United States at the time .
Amnesty -- Temporary to Permanent
Ronald J Tasoff of Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
If you are a lawful, temporary resident under the legalization program, this may be the time for you to apply for .
INS Eliminates the Need for Certain H-1 and L-1 Adjustment Applicants (and Derivative Family Members) to Obtain Advance Parole Before Traveling Outside the United States
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This alert reviews the INS interim rule that allows H-1 and L-1 adjustment applicants and their family members who are maintaining their valid nonimmigrant status to travel outside the United States without obtaining "advance parole" before their departure.
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Visas
Gregory Siskind of Siskind Susser
Temporary or nonimmigrant visas are given to foreign nationals who enter the US with permission and with what is called ?nonimmigrant intent?, meaning that the person does not intend to stay in the US permanently.
Employment of Foreign Scientific Personnel in the Biotechnology Industry
Michael L. Kabik of Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
The dynamic growth of the U.S. biotechnology industry through the end of the last decade into the new millennium has brought with it the need for the most highly skilled scientific personnel. In an era when pursuit of cutting-edge R&D requires uniquely qualified scientific personnel, foreign workers have become an integral component in the continued expansion of the U.S. biotechnology industry. Along with the dynamic growth in the U.S. biotechnology industry has come the reality that in order to remain competitive, biotechnology companies must recruit scientific personnel on a global scale.
Tips for United States Visas--Business and Pleasure
State Department
Tips from the United States Department of State on how obtain and United States business or pleasure visa.
Tips for U.S. Visas: Fiancee(e)s
State Department
Tips from the United States Department of State on how to obtain a visa if you are an alien coming to the United States to marry American citizens and reside here.
Congress Revises Immmigration Law
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Most new proposals damaging to businesses were defeated, but drastic penalties for errors in maintaining.
U.S. Immigration Service Implements New Entry-Exit Procedures
James M. Mei and Richard M. Rawson of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
A new technology program that records the entry and exit of nonimmigrant visa holders visiting the United States went into effect earlier this month at many U.S. ports of entry. The United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US VISIT) program is designed to track the amount of time nonimmigrant visa holders spend in the United States and to alert the government of those who remain beyond the expiration of their authorized stay.
Frequently Asked Questions: Visas
State Department
Answers to frequently asked questions about visas from the United States Department of State.
Professionals Working In The United States (H-1B)
Linda F. Kaplan
Requirements for an H-1BÃÂProfessional Visa This document describes the requirements and procedures to obtain a.
Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
Ronald J Tasoff of Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
Immigrant visas are available to certain foreign workers who obtain a certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Business & Immigration Report--Winter 1997
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
This Report discusses 1996 revisions to immigration laws; the 1998 Visa "Lottery"; victory in a suit against the Department of Labor voiding restrictive labor condition requirements; social security numbers for foreign nationals; new law changes in I-9 and citizenship status discrimination rules; and processing updates.
New Law Changes Employment Veritifcation (I-9) & Citizenship Status Discrimination Rules
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The new legislation discussed elsewhere in this newsletter also contains some changes to the employment .
Cooley Alert: Nonimmigrants Holding California Driver's Licenses May Now Extend Them for Four Years
Lance Director Nagel of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This alert summarizes a recent California Department of Motor Vehicle policy whereby non-immigrants can now extend their drivers' licenses for up to four years despite the fact that their I-94 forms will expire before the above-referenced time.
Family-Based Immigrant Visas
Ronald J Tasoff of Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
Family unification is a major objective of U.S. immigration laws. Several carefully defined groups are eligible to.
Temporary Work Visas Explained
Law Offices of Irani & Wise, PLC
There are primarily three broad categories, or classifications, under which foreign-born persons can be legally pr.
INS Changes its Policy on Visa Voidance Under INA 222(g) for Aliens Who Have Filed Timely Extension or Change of Status Applications
Lance Director Nagel of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This alert discusses how the INS has recently changed its policy relating to automatic voidance of nonimmigrant visas under 222(g) for those that have filed timely extensions or change of status applications.
Congress Raises H-1B Cap
William J. Manning,Sean G. Hanagan and Joseph DeGiuseppe of Jackson Lewis LLP
This article reviews the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act which raises the H-1B cap for FY2000 through FY2003 to 195,000 visas per year.
Nonimmigrant "Working" Visas
Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
Although the term "working visa" does not exist in the law, it has come to refer to the class of visas that allow.
What is Conditional Permanent Residency?
McCoy Law Office
If the marriage is less than two years old when the foreign-born spouse receives residency, both spouses must submi.
Love, Marriage, Greencards and Divorce
Ronald J Tasoff of Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff
Introduction It is well known amongst the foreign born that the "easiest and fastest" way to become le.
ILIFE Act Makes Adjustment of Status Possible For Aliens
William J. Manning,Sean G. Hanagan and Joseph DeGiuseppe of Jackson Lewis LLP
This article reviews the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act of 2000.
Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas
State Department
Publication from the United States Department of State which outlines the regulations which prohibit the granting of visas to certain classes of aliens.
Cooley Alert: INS Eliminates the Need for Certain H-1 and L-1 Adjustment Applicants (and Derivative Family Members) to Obtain Advance Parole Before Traveling Outside the United States
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
The INS has issued an interim rule that allows green card applicants and their family members who are maintaining their valid nonimmigrant status to travel outside the United States without obtaining advance parole before leaving for their trip.
Frequently Asked Immigration Questions
Law Offices of Irani & Wise, PLC
1. Can my attorney's office call the INS Service Center regarding my case? Can my attorney get the INS to expedite.
The ABC's of Immigration
Gregory Siskind of Siskind Susser
In October, President Clinton signed the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21). This law raises the annual H-1B visa cap to 195,000 for fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003. After 2003, barring future legislation on the annual cap, it will revert to 65,000.
Returning Resident Aliens
State Department
Publication from the United States Department of State regarding reentry permits for resident aliens.
Ever-moving Target: USCIS Issues Memo Regarding Some Provisions of AC21 Including Portability
Lori Dawson Melton of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
The USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) has just issued a new memorandum regarding certain provisions of AC21 (The American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act). AC21 provided H-1B extensions beyond six years and portability for H-1B and adjustment of status applicants among other provisions. This new memo provides answers to several questions employers and their foreign national employees have struggled with since AC21 was passed in 2000.