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Moving H-1B and E-3 employees to unanticipated work locations in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Written on 23 March 2020.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to move H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 workers to worksite locations that were not anticipated at the time the Labor Condition Application (LCA) was filed. Not every change in work location necessitates...

In Response to COVID-19, DHS Provides Employers Exercising “Physical Proximity Precautions” Flexibility in Form I-9 Requirements

Written on 20 March 2020.

Under federal law, U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of all hired workers. This verification process requires an employee to complete Section 1 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)...

Temporary Closure of USCIS Offices and ASCs

Written on 18 March 2020.

Effective March 18, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services is temporarily suspending in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) in an effort to limit spread of the COVID-19 virus. This will...

UPDATE: Immigration Impacts of the Coronavirus

Written on 12 March 2020.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Because of this there are many uncertainties in the field of employment-based immigration cases. For example, will there be a delay in USCIS...

Transit though Abu Dhabi airport is becoming a U-Turn for Student Visas

Written on 26 February 2020.

Abu Dhabi airport is one of the few airports outside of the U.S. that contains a CBP facility that allows travelers to clear customs and immigration while at Abu Dhabi and avoiding the need for further checks upon arrival in the U.S. Although this...

Reminder! Qualifying for the H-1B Master’s Cap

Written on 21 February 2020.

With the new electronic registration system implemented for the upcoming H-1B lottery, attorneys/employers will need to indicate whether the registrant (the prospective H-1B beneficiary) will be filed under the Master’s cap or the regular cap in order...

Immigration Impacts of the Coronavirus

Written on 21 February 2020.

The World Health Organization (“WHO”) has declared that COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, is a “public health emergency of international concern.” While as of February 21, 2020, only 16 cases have been confirmed in the United...

FAQ’s about FY 2021 Quota

Written on 19 February 2020.

FY 2021 quota is just around the corner! With it comes the use of USCIS’ new H-1B online registration system. To help employers prepare, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the H-1B registration system, registration process,...

Updated Information regarding the H-1B Electronic Registration Process for H-1B Cap Season FY 2021

Written on 14 February 2020.

USCIS, through a series of webinars for Petitioners and Attorneys, has released more information on the implementation of the electronic registration process for the upcoming FY2021 H-1B cap season: When to Register: The initial registration period...

USCIS will Start Implementation of the Public Charge Rule on February 24

Written on 03 February 2020.

USCIS has announced that it will begin implementation of the public charge inadmissibility rule beginning February 24, 2020. As previously discussed, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction on enforcement of the rule on January 27. The rule had...

What to Expect During a STEM OPT Site Visit – A Firsthand Look by Reddy & Neumann Attorneys

Written on 03 February 2020.

The Department of Homeland Security has been ramping up employer STEM OPT site visits over the last year. The purpose of the STEM OPT site visit is to ensure that STEM OPT program requirements are being met, including that the employer possesses and...

Late H-1B filings may result in unauthorized employment and unanticipated consequences

Written on 03 February 2020.

Before an H-1B worker can begin work with a new employer or at certain new work locations, an H-1B petition for transfer or amendment must be filed with USCIS. If the worker begins work prior to the required filing, he or she may be identified by immigration...

USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9

Written on 31 January 2020.

Today USCIS released its newest version of Form I-9. The I-9 page of USCIS’ website states that as of today, employers should begin using the Form I-9 posted on its website, which is version 10/21/2019. Employers may use either the 07/17/17N or the...

EB-1C: Multinational Manager and Executive Immigrant Petitions

Written on 31 January 2020.

EB-1C petitions are filed by employers on behalf of certain employees who are multinational managers or executives. In many respects, the EB-1C classification is similar to the L-1A classification. It should be noted, however, that an L-1A approval...

What is Immigrant Intent?

Written on 27 January 2020.

There are two main visa categories: immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. The type of visa that is sought will depend on the purpose of the travel. Immigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals who come to take up permanent residence in the U.S....

U.S. SUPREME COURT ALLOWS PUBLIC CHARGE RULE TO TAKE EFFECT

Written on 27 January 2020.

On Monday, January 27, 2020, the United States Supreme Court has granted the government’s request to implement the pubic charge rule while various legal challenges to the rule remain public. The public charge rule was set to go...

STEM OPT Site Visit FAQ’s

Written on 22 January 2020.

The current regulations governing the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension were issued in 2016, and since that time the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has always had the right to conduct worksite visits to make sure that employers...

How the New H-1B Lottery Impacts F-1 OPT Cap-Gap

Written on 21 January 2020.

The upcoming H-1B lottery season will be significantly different than how it has been in recent years. These changes will have a significant impact on F-1 nonimmigrants that are on OPT/STEM OPT that seek to utilize cap-gap to extend their...

Social Security No-Match Letters: What Employers Need to Know

Written on 20 January 2020.

In March 2019, the Social Security Administration began reissuing no-match letters. Receipt of a no-match letter is not an indication of an employee’s work authorization or immigration status; no-match letters signify that information on employees’...

I-9 Reverification for F-1 Students and H-1B Workers

Written on 16 January 2020.

Form I-9 is used by employers to verify the identity and employment authorization for individuals hired to work in the U.S. Two common errors that employers often make on the I-9 form are the following: employers either fail to perform reverification,...

Attention, current and future F-1 students! Plan ahead when deciding your major area of study.

Written on 13 January 2020.

A common journey taken by many foreign nationals goes like this: 1) study in the U.S. while in F-1 status; 2) graduate and work pursuant to OPT (optional practical training) work authorization and 3) change from F-1 status to another nonimmigrant...

Moving H-1B and E-3 employees to unanticipated work locations in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

In Response to COVID-19, DHS Provides Employers Exercising “Physical Proximity Precautions” Flexibility in Form I-9 Requirements

Temporary Closure of USCIS Offices and ASCs

UPDATE: Immigration Impacts of the Coronavirus

Transit though Abu Dhabi airport is becoming a U-Turn for Student Visas

Reminder! Qualifying for the H-1B Master’s Cap

Immigration Impacts of the Coronavirus

FAQ’s about FY 2021 Quota

Updated Information regarding the H-1B Electronic Registration Process for H-1B Cap Season FY 2021

USCIS will Start Implementation of the Public Charge Rule on February 24

What to Expect During a STEM OPT Site Visit – A Firsthand Look by Reddy & Neumann Attorneys

Late H-1B filings may result in unauthorized employment and unanticipated consequences

USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9

EB-1C: Multinational Manager and Executive Immigrant Petitions

What is Immigrant Intent?

U.S. SUPREME COURT ALLOWS PUBLIC CHARGE RULE TO TAKE EFFECT

STEM OPT Site Visit FAQ’s

How the New H-1B Lottery Impacts F-1 OPT Cap-Gap

Social Security No-Match Letters: What Employers Need to Know

I-9 Reverification for F-1 Students and H-1B Workers

Attention, current and future F-1 students! Plan ahead when deciding your major area of study.

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