The time is nearing when U.S. employers can once again register for an opportunity to get U.S. work authorization for foreign job candidates. The H-1B “professional” work authorization and related visa is much sought-after...more
Our Decades-Old Tradition Returns In Person!
Join us to learn about the latest updates and best practices for employers, in-house counsel, and HR professionals.
Among the topics during this year’s general session are a...more
9/29/2022
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The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services has now set the precise March dates during which an employer can seek to be selected to file an H-1B “professional” petition in hope of employing a valued foreign recruit. ...more
The H-2B work authorization visa for certain foreign workers, usually seasonal, has some new guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
As before, U.S. employers must first have their intended...more
Tuesday, March 9, through Thursday, March 25 (noon Eastern time), is the H-1B “professional” registration period for employers hoping to obtain work authorization of up to three years initially for a foreign recruit or...more
Employers with foreign recruits or existing staff from other countries should start now to consider and assess possible H-1B “professional” nonimmigrant petition eligibility. There are significant developments under...more
It is time for employers to make their plans if they intend to seek “H-1B” U.S. work authorization for a foreign professional under U.S. immigration law.
During January and February, 2020 employers should begin drafting...more
To seek H-1B “professional” work authorization for foreign recruits during 2018 employers should start now to get their preliminary Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Preparations must then...more
2/23/2018
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Beginning September 18, 2017, every U.S. employer must begin using the new Form I-9, “Employment Eligibility Verification.” The new Form contains no significant changes and both employers and employees will find it quite...more
Employers recruiting foreign students from U.S. universities or professionals from elsewhere in the world should begin planning for March 31, 2014. ...more