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Paging All Nurses – Wherever in the World You Are: Immigration Options for Foreign Nurses

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As hospitals and medical centers continue to face enormous challenges in staffing, employers are looking for alternatives to meet these seemingly unfillable positions. The high demand for foreign nurses has contributed to a...more

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New Green Card Path for High-Achieving Employees

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On April 10, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert advising that it has adopted the Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulatory definition of “Science or Art” for Schedule A, Group II cases....more

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Beyond PERM: Unlocking New Pathways to Green Card Sponsorship for Key Talent

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In light of prolonged Department of Labor (DOL) processing times and recent regulatory settlements involving the DOL and Department of Justice, employers are reevaluating their approaches to securing permanent residence...more

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White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several...more

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Minimize Your Cost by Starting the Green Card Process Early

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In the immigration community, autumn brings a new-year sense of renewal. A new US government fiscal year beginning October 1 means a fresh start to the annual allocation of green cards for those looking to apply. But...more

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Immigration Insider | April 2023

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Information regarding priority date retrogression, CBP stampless entry and increased DOL processing times are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider....more

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Immigration Update: Processing Delays and Tech Layoffs Add Complications for Employers

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Employers know that U.S. immigration laws are complex, and the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) long processing delays – coupled with recent layoffs in the tech industry – have further complicated matters by adding new fact...more

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Immigration Not Yet a Perfect Answer to Nursing Shortage

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Facing a severe nursing shortage, one option for the United States is immigration. But even though the federal government has given registered nurses a special designation which streamlines the employment-based permanent...more

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Immigrant Visa Availability in FY 2023 and the October 2022 Visa Bulletin

October 1, 2023 marked the start of the federal government’s fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023), with the Department of State (DOS) October Visa Bulletin taking effect the same day. What is sure to be disappointing to many is the...more

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Foreign Labor Options: What Every Struggling Seasonal Business Needs to Know about H-2A, H-2B and Green Cards

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It’s hard to believe, but it is already time to start planning for your labor needs for Spring 2023. As we know, finding, hiring, developing, and retaining adequate labor resources are some of the most vexing challenges for...more

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The Visa Bulletin: Unraveling the Mystery - July 2021

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he Visa Bulletin - What is it? The Visa Bulletin is a report published by the U.S. Department of State each month, and is essentially the road map through a foreign national’s green card journey. The primary purpose of...more

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Biden Administration Business Immigration Changes: What to Expect for Employers

On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. demonstrated he will pursue a broad immigration reform agenda. The new administration has proposed comprehensive legislation to Congress that aims to create a path to...more

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Understanding Immigration Changes Imposed During the COVID Pandemic

Over the last few months, you may have read about major travel restrictions for foreign workers entering the United States. What key facts do employers need to know? ...more

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What's at Stake for Immigration?

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The current administration’s course on immigration ushered in heightened standards for obtaining immigration benefits, restructuring visa allocations through executive orders and renewed and continues to emphasize immigration...more

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New Rules Will Make It Harder To Get H-1B Petitions Approved, Significantly Raise Required Wages For H-1Bs And Green Cards

Thursday, the Trump Administration published in the Federal Register two new Interim Final Rules designed to reduce significantly the number of H-1B workers in the United States. They are- •A rule from the U.S. Department...more

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A Rush To Rule: More Trump-Era Agency Actions Destined For A Loss In Federal Court

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On Thursday, October 8, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) that revised the definition of the term “specialty occupation” and placed additional restrictions on...more

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Managing a Multi-National Workforce: Sponsorship Agreements, Retention Policies and Liquidated Damages

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In our ever-increasing multi-multinational workforce that seems to rely more heavily on foreign labor options, it’s important for employers to have policies in place that provide a level of financial protection in their...more

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Summer Green Card Series What Employers Should Expect from the Basic PERM Process Part 1

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PERM can be one of the most confusing and frustrating portions of the employment-based Green Card process for employers. PERM is driven by numerous regulatory requirements and the slightest mistake can doom a Green Card...more

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H-1B Cap: Start Planning Today for the H-1B Cap Lottery

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It is now time to prepare for the H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020). H-1B petitions filed between April 1, 2019 and April 5, 2019 will be included in the lottery. Demand for the H-1B has steadily increased over the years...more

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What A Government Shutdown Would Mean For Employers

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If Congress cannot approve a budget by this Friday at midnight, the federal government will shut down. What will this mean for employers across the country? A look back at the most recent government shutdown will provide...more

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Possible Changes to U.S. Business Immigration Law and Policy Under the New Administration

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This article covers proposed legislation, sub-regulatory changes, and—from a practical standpoint—the process/timing for implementing changes under the new administration. Please note that while legislative immigration...more

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Immigration 2017: What Businesses Need To Know

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Since this past weekend, worldwide media has been fixated on President Trump’s January 27, 2017 Executive Orders, including the temporary suspension of travel to the US by individuals from seven designated countries. Given no...more

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AAO National Interest Waiver Decision May Open Doors for a Broader Group of Professionals and Entrepreneurs Seeking Green Cards

On December 27, 2016, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) —the appellate body for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)—announced a new standard for National Interest Waiver visa petitions in a precedent...more

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H-1B Cap Planning Starts Now

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Although we are still officially in the year 2016, it is a good time for employers to start preparing for the H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2018, which begins October 1, 2017. Demand for the H-1B has steadily increased over the...more

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Immigration Laws Stifle US Business

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US immigration laws have not been created with the growing global economy’s need for foreign talent in mind, and should be reformed to promote hiring the best minds for the US economy. With globalization of the modern...more

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