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Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

O Visas: A Quick & Easy Guide for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability in their Field

The United States has a variety of Visa options for individuals seeking to come to the country for work-related purposes. One such option is the O Visa, designed for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field. The...more

Fisher Phillips

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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

USCIS Announces Changes to Attract and Retain Foreign Talent with STEM Expertise

Nearly one year ago to the date, I wrote in my blog post that the “the path to qualifying in [for the O-1A visa classification] is far from transparent.” At that time, I noted that the request for evidence (“RFE”) rate was on...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Major Change Permits Interview Waivers for Many Nonimmigrants

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Recognizing “the positive impact of temporary work visa holders on the U.S. economy,” the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its previous policy permitting waivers of the interview requirement for...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Department of State Expands Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

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In a long-awaited effort to address delays and backlogs that have arisen due to consular closures and limited staffing over the last year-and-a-half, on December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The United States

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the world’s...more

Burr & Forman

So Your Employee Wasn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery… Now What?

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On March 30, 2021, USCIS announced completion of the initial FY2022 H-1B Cap-Subject lottery selection process.  Beginning April 1st, those selected were eligible to start filing.  But what if your employee was not selected? ...more

Morgan Lewis

Current Travel Restrictions and the Ability to File Certain Immigration Petitions and Applications

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With successive presidential proclamations and executive orders in recent months, there can be considerable confusion around what type of immigration petitions and applications can be filed, and who can enter the United...more

Morgan Lewis

Keep Immigration Requirements in Mind When Preparing Coronavirus Response Plans

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As employers prepare plans to handle possible alternate employee work arrangements in light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, it is important to keep in mind how these plans and policies—including telework policies—may...more

Franczek P.C.

Work Program for Foreign Students: Changes are in the Offing After a Federal Judge Curtails the Program

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On August 12, 2015, a federal judge in Washington D.C. ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) improperly enacted a 2008 rule extending “Optional Practical Training” (OPT) for eligible foreign students in STEM...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Carlos Ruiz and America’s Pastime: An Immigrant’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Spring is finally here, and with spring, the arrival of America’s game—baseball. In the first week of April, thousands of fans across the country will repeat a similar ritual at the stadiums of Major League Baseball’s thirty...more

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