Book Excerpt: Can I Change from L-1B to L-1A Status?
Giselle Carson Jul 25, 2017 in Immigration
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Here is an excerpt from the “L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visas” chapter in Giselle Carson’s book Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students, which is available for purchase on Amazon. Can I change from L-1B to L-1A status? Yes, if you are promoted to manager or executive, your employer can file a new petition to amend your status to L-1A. To be eligible to benefit from the […]
Continue ReadingOn July 17, 2017, USCIS released a revised Form I-9 and the Handbook for Employers. You may begin using the new form immediately, but it is not required until September 18, 2017. Until then, you may continue to use the Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 N. You should also continue to follow existing storage and retention rules for all previously completed Form I-9s. Here is what HR professionals need to know about […]
Continue ReadingWhat You Should Know about the Supreme Court Decision on the Travel Ban
Giselle Carson Jul 6, 2017 in Immigration
The US Supreme Court allowed a limited version of Trump’s travel ban to take effect. Here’s what you should know about the decision. The court ordered to keep in place part of the lower court injunctions, but reimposed the travel ban for foreign nationals “who lack any bona fide relationship” with US persons. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the merits of the executive order in October. The Supreme Court’s order is a partial […]
Continue ReadingImmigration Attorney and Shareholder Giselle Carson was elected to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board on Monday night. Ms. Carson, who originally served as Treasurer of the Board, was appointed by Governor Scott in 2014. The JAA oversees airport issues in Duval County.
Continue ReadingImmigration Attorney and Marks Gray Shareholder Giselle Carson was the subject of the latest Florida Coastal Alumni Spotlight feature in the Attorney at Law magazine. We are grateful to have Giselle and her Immigration team at our office. Congratulations, Giselle! Click here to read the story.
Continue ReadingShareholder and Immigration Attorney Giselle Carson’s August Newsletter hit inboxes this morning It’s been a busy month in the Immigration world. If you have yet to sign up to receive Giselle’s newsletter, click here to read and sign up for your own copy today. For more information about your Immigration status or to learn how the Marks Gray Immigration team led by Giselle Carson may assist you today, please email ImmigrationGroup@marksgray.com.
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