Welcome back to our FAQ series about the PERM Labor Certification Process. In the last post, we covered Phase 1: Developing a strong case strategy and outline The very important determination of the job title and requirements Employer registrations for PERM and State...
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What Immigration-Related Questions Can Employers Ask During the Hiring Process?
Employers often ask me: “What pre-employment questions are permissible to ask to help me determine whether a prospective candidate requires immigration sponsorship?” Employers cannot legally deny protected individuals employment because of their real or perceived...
Marlana J. Johnson Joins Marks Gray
Marlana J. Johnson of Jacksonville has joined Marks Gray as an associate attorney. Johnson focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and other civil litigation claims. Johnson joined Marks Gray in August after practicing at two other firms in Northeast...
Are You Eligible for the 60-Day Grace Period?
Fact pattern: Our top candidate is on H-1B status and his prior job was terminated. He is on his 60-day grace period and anxious to start working for us. How does the H-1B 60-day grace period work? What do we need to know to hire this candidate? Here are some...
How Does the 240-day Employment Authorization Extension Work?
When an employer timely files a petition for an employee in H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, E-3 or TN status to extend his/her employment in the same status, the employee may continue to work for the same employer for an additional 240 days beyond the expiration of their...
Five Key Points you should know about the Long Awaited Premium Processing Options
After decades of asking, USCIS finally expanded its premium processing service to include additional immigration petitions and application types. Here are the key points that you need to know: 1 - The initial expansion will apply to these categories: Forms I-140,...
Happy New Year Travel News: In-Person Visa Waivers & Southern African Travel Restrictions Lifted.
The Department of State (DOS) and the Biden Administration are bringing Happy New Year News for some travelers and visa applicants. New Waivers of In-Person Visa Interviews for Some Applicants The DOS has announced that Consular officers, through the end of 2022, will...
Marks Gray, P.A. announces new Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Practice!
We are proud to announce the addition of our newest practice, Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Marks Gray attorney Courtney Johnson will be leading the practice and will represent intended parents through the legal requirements of surrogacy, in vitro...