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For school districts seeking to hire foreign teachers or other specialized personnel, the H-1B visa program provides a valuable option. However, the H-1B visa program is subject to an annual cap, which has made it difficult for some school districts to obtain the visas they need. Fortunately, an exemption from the cap is available for certain school districts. Understanding the…Read More
In past years (2015 through March 2019), H-4 and L-2 dependents who filed their petitions simultaneously with their spouse’s/parent’s H-1B and L-1 were assured to have their petitions adjudicated concurrently. Indeed, concurrent adjudication was assured, even if the H-1B/L-1 petition was filed with premium processing. There was no independent premium processing for H-4 and L-2 petitions. However, on or about…Read More
The Employer Sponsored Green Card has three (3) steps. Our office divides them into two (2) processes – The PERM Labor Certification & I-140 (commonly referred to as EGC) and the Adjustment of Status to Lawful U.S. Permanent Resident (commonly referred to as AOS). EGC When U.S. employers sponsor applicants for certain green cards, regulations of the Employment and Training…Read More
A U.S. software company recently filed a federal complaint that highlights the conflict between state and federal laws regarding the growth, production, distribution, and sale of marijuana and its related products. As of October 2022, marijuana is legal for recreational use in 19 states and legal for medical use in 37 states – but marijuana is NOT legal under federal…Read More
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