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The 2012 H-1B Season is Upon Us . . . Will This Year's Economy Bring a Lottery? At this juncture it does not seem likely, however, as the statistics from last year show, planning for the H-1B is the key to being able to…more

U.S. Immigration Law: H-1B 2012 Season is Upon Us - Beware the infamous CAP GAP. The 2012 H-1B Season is Upon Us . . . Will This Year's Economy Bring a Lottery? At this juncture it does not seem likely, however, as the…more

This is a second and concluding part of the article on changes in the processing of waiver applications under which an applicant who has incurred unlawful presence in the US and subject to 3/10 years bar and wished to travel…more

On Jan. 6, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice of intent in the Federal Register outlining its plan to reduce the time that U.S. citizens are separated from their spouses and children under…more

P-1 status generally is made available to internationally known athletes, individually or as part of a group or team, and entertainment groups (not individuals). P-2 aliens are performing artists under the auspices of a…more

The O category accommodates a wide range of talented or acclaimed foreign nationals, especially helpful to those in the arts and athletics, entertainers, high-end chefs, and business people lacking professional degrees…more

On February 28, 2007 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of a new nationwide biometrics process for conditional permanent residents who file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on…more

Michael Phulwani, Esq. and David Nachman, Esq. appear on TV Asia and iTV to discuss cutting edge developments in the immigration law arena. The have had government officials as guests including a representative of E-Verify and…more

EB-2 PERM and EB-2 in General - Navigating PERM Immigration Complexities: An EB-2 petition is an employment-based 2nd preference petition for a foreign professional with an advanced degree or its equivalent (masters degree…more

THE NEW PROVISIONAL WAIVER RULE REVISITED: AS LAWYERS WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SUSPICIOUS AND CONSERVATIVE. On January 6th, 2012, the U.S. Department of homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that it will be issuing new…more

New F, M and J nonimmigrants often apply for a driver’s license or Social Security number (SSN) either too early after entering the United States or without the proper documentation. The purpose of the following information is…more

There are three potential “hot spots” for audits and investigations for the government related to the immigration and nationality laws. The first has to do with the documentation that the employer is required to maintain in…more

There are three potential “hot spots” for audits and investigations for the government related to the immigration and nationality laws. The first has to do with the documentation that the employer is required to maintain in…more

A foreign national may apply for lawful permanent residence status (green card), and seek a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements, by establishing that his or her admission to permanent residence would be…more

Foreign investors looking for freedom and flexibility to live and work in the United States in a way accommodating to their lifestyles, should consider the little-known EB-5 investor category. Since the regulation first…more