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
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
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
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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
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