Immigration Benefits Available to Chileans

Posted by on Mar 11, 2010 in Humanitarian Parole, Immigration Tips, News | 0 comments In light of the recent earthquakes in Chile, U.S. CitizenshipThe country in which a person is born (and has not renounced or lost citizenship) or naturalized and to which that person owes allegiance and by which he or she is entitled to be protected. and Immigration Services (USCIS) has posted a reminder to Chileans of U.S. immigration benefits available to them upon request. USCIS understands...
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USCIS To Accept H-1B Cases on April 1st for FY 2011

Posted by on Mar 10, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments U.S. CitizenshipThe country in which a person is born (and has not renounced or lost citizenship) or naturalized and to which that person owes allegiance and by which he or she is entitled to be protected. and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal yearCurrently, the twelve-month period beginning October 1 and ending September 30....
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ICE Serves 180 Audit Notices to Businesses in 5 States

Posted by on Mar 6, 2010 in I-9, Immigration Enforcement, News | 0 comments U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 180 businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. The notices alert business owners that ICE will be inspecting their hiring records to determine whether or not they are complying with employment eligibility verification laws and regulations. Inspections are one of the most...
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Temporary Acceptance of H-1B Applications Without Certified LCAs Ends March 9, 2010

Posted by on Mar 6, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments This is a reminder that the USCIS will no longer accept H-1B applications without certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) after March 9, 2010.  Prior to this date, USCIS was accepting H-1B applications with proof of that an LCALabor Condition Application - A request to the Department of Labor for a foreign worker to work in the United States. This application is required for H-1(b),...
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Webinar: What Do Recent USCIS Changes in H-1B Standards Mean for Employers & Employees

Posted by on Mar 5, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Join us for a Webinar on March 31 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/792025747 In January 2010, the USCIS released a memo defining the employer-employee relationship for the purposes of filing an H-1B application.  This memo will have a significant impact on what employers, and especially information technology consulting companies, will...
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