DOL Audit
What is a DOL Audit in the context of the H-1B employment visa? H-1B provisions are designed to help employers who cannot otherwise obtain needed business skills and abilities from the U.S. workforce by authorizing the employment of foreign nationals. The law establishes certain standards in order to protect similarly employed U.S. workers from being […]
Form I-9
What is Employment Eligibility Verification? Form I-9 is used by employers to verify both the identity of employees as well as their employment eligibility. This form is required for each hired individual in the U.S. whether a U.S. citizen or not since the 1980s. The I-9 form, completed by the hired employee and an authorized […]
E-Verify
What is E-Verify? E-verify is a web-based system that allows registered employers confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the U.S. E-Verify electronically matches information provided by the employee on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify program is available in all 50 […]
O-1 and P-1 Visas
What is an O-1 or P-1 visa? The O category is for persons of “extraordinary ability” in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics. A P-1 visa is for individuals coming temporarily to the U.S. to perform at a specific athletic competition or entertainment event. REQUIREMENTS O-1 Requirements: In order to qualify for an O-1 […]
H-1B Registration Fact Sheet
Review this H-1B Registration Fact Sheet for Employers The time is now! To file H-1B petitions subject to the FY2023 cap for an employee, you must first electronically register and pay a $10 fee for each electronic registration. The electronic registration includes basic information about the employer and employee. This year, registrations must be submitted […]
Aliens with Extraordinary Ability (EB-1)
What is an Alien with Extraordinary Ability? Considered a first-preference employment-based immigration category, a foreign national who is able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim may be eligible. On January 21, 2022, Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that the agency is clarifying […]
Biden Administration Expands Foreign National STEM Student and Worker Opportunities
I enjoy helping my clients get visas not only on a personal level, but also for the systemic benefit they bring to the US economy. As I’ve mentioned in the past, 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies were started by immigrants or their children, including Kraft, Heinz, Mattel, Apple, and Google. In 2020, foreign nationals […]
Expediting NIV Appointments
Here are some tips for Expediting NIV Appointments Following are some tips provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association for expediting NIV (non-immigrant visa) appointments. 1. Have realistic expectations First, consult https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html to find the Visa Wait Times for the consulate where you intend to apply. Every consulate updates the wait times on a regular […]