Immigration Success Story: I-140 for Advanced Degree Professionals
Giselle Carson Dec 22, 2016 in Success Stories
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Employment-Based Green Card for Orthopedic Surgeon from Canada The Marks Gray Immigration Team regularly helps clients with I-140 Petitions for Advanced Degree Professionals. This month, we are highlighting a success story of an orthopedic surgeon from Canada. After receiving his approval, our client said: I want to take the opportunity to thank you guys for the great progress made this year toward my green card. I look forward to continue working with you on the next […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Never Too Early to Start Preparing for H-1B Cap Cases…
Giselle Carson Dec 13, 2016 in Immigration Tips
… particularly for employers filing an H-1B for the first time. Due to the limited number of new H-1B visas and their high demand, USCIS typically only accepts new H-1B filings for five business days starting April 1st. These H-1B case filings must include a certified Labor Condition Applications (LCA).
Continue ReadingHappy Travels – Tips for a Stress Free Admission to the U.S.
Giselle Carson Dec 7, 2016 in Immigration Tips
As we approach the holidays and more people travel, it is very important to make sure that you check your I-94 Arrival/ Departure Form every time you enter the United States. Checking your I-94 form is easy and you can do it online. It only requires a few minutes and your passport information. You can download your I-94 Form here. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of error on the admission records. It is important […]
Continue ReadingPreparing for the Reengineering of U.S. Immigration under the Trump Administration
Giselle Carson Dec 2, 2016 in Immigration News
The 2016 presidential election results will have a significant impact in the direction of various employer-related matters, such as health plans, taxes, paid leave, and immigration policy. It remains to be seen whether a Trump administration will actively pursue many of the immigration campaign promises. Any significant undertakings, such as building a physical wall on the southern border, conducting extreme vetting of certain foreigners, or deporting 11 million undocumented people, will require time, debates and […]
Continue ReadingEmployer Fines of $75,600 Relating to I-9 Violations Upheld
Giselle Carson Dec 1, 2016 in Immigration News
In Buffalo Transportation, Inc. v. USA, the 2nd U.S. Cir. Court of Appeals upheld $75,600 in civil penalties assessed by the Office of Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) in an I-9 case. ICE audited the I-9 forms of this employer and found 138 substantive I-9 violations. The main violations related to failing to properly prepare or present Forms I-9 or failing to complete the I-9s timely (within three days of hiring). ICE levied fines of $935 for each […]
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Employers: An Expired Employment Authorization Document Might Become a Commonly Accepted List A Document for Form I-9
Giselle Carson Nov 23, 2016 in Immigration News
USCIS has published a new rule which aims to improve certain aspects of employment-based immigration. This rule will automatically extend the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or Form I-766) for certain individuals who apply on time to renew their EADs in the same employment eligibility category.
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