If you are applying for U.S. permanent residence (“green card”), you’ll need to submit to a medical exam. This FAQ is intended to guide you through this process. Why do I have to undergo a medical exam? The purpose of the examination is to confirm that you are not...
Month: October 2016
Celtic Thunder Celebrates Our Clients K&C’s Wedding
Representing wholesome clients with marriage-based petitions is special and rewarding. And this month, we are particularly thrilled to represent a couple, including a U.S. Citizen K and a British citizen C, who met while working for Celtic Thunder, an uber popular and...
New Form I-9 to be Published on 11/22/16
Current Form Valid Until January 21, 2017 We recently shared a variety of updates regarding the new Form I-9 that was approved by the Office of Management and Budget in August. Earlier this week, it was announced that USCIS will publish the new form on November 22,...
Marks Gray Attorneys Participate in JALA Estate Intake Night
Six Attorneys and Staff from Marks Gray help the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Group further their Pro-Bono efforts Marks Gray was proud to support JALA on Tuesday, October 11th at their Estate Intake Planning evening. This month JALA is hosting several community events...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 2
The First Step to an Employment-Based “Green Card” - The Labor Certification Process (PERM) Phase 2: PERM Advertising and Recruitment Before filing the PERM Labor Certification (LC) with the Department of Labor (DOL), employers are required to complete very specific...
Compliance Alert: New Form I-9 Updates
As we posted in this update on September 1st, the form I-9 has been approved. This new form will include “smart features” that will be beneficial for employers to identify potential mistakes. This new form has yet to be published, but when it is released it will be...
Employer Alert: F-1 to H-1B Status Transition – Be Aware of FICA Tax Changes
Employer Alert: Be aware of FICA tax changes for your employees going from F-1 to H-1B status Most international students in F-1 or J-1 status are exempt from FICA (Medicare and Social Security) taxes on wages. However, H-1B visa holders are subject to withholding of...