Over the last year, immigrant visas have gone back and forth between being available and retrogressing. There are still many unanswered questions as to what this situation means for Adjustment of Status applicants, but USCIS has finally provided some answers regarding...
Month: January 2023
Can I Get a Document Notarized Remotely?
Many immigration documents require notarization. This helps deter fraud and ensure proper execution. However, it can be difficult to physically appear in front of a notary under social distancing orders. Thankfully, in Florida and many other states, you now have a new...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 1
Employers can help potential foreign national employees obtain a green card based on employment through the PERM labor certification process. To sum it up, they need to follow a few steps: The PERM labor certification process The I-140 Immigrant Petition The I-485...
P-1 Visa is a Hole in One for Pro Golfer
Do you know any international athletes who want to take their training and competing to America? If they are doing well enough, the P-1 Visa may be the way to go. U.S. at the Forefront of International Athletics The U.S. has been at the forefront of international...
Want to Hire Someone with an Expired EAD? There May Be Hope!
Have you experienced the frustration of wanting to hire someone with an expired EAD? You’ve completed the arduous process of finding the perfect candidate for the job. This person fits the bill perfectly. Beyond having the necessary skills and experience, they also...
FAQ: PERM Labor Certification Process – Phase 2
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...
Permanent Resident allowed to work 48 months beyond the card’s expiration.
Our client wrote: I’m writing for a consultation about an expiring green card. For his Form I-9, he provided an I-797 form (attached) which states that his conditional permanent resident status was extended for 24...
WWE Gives Up RYBACK Trademark to Wrestler Who “Owns” Persona
If your employer registers a trademark for your stage name, how does that impact you and your future endeavors? And if you leave that employer, should they let that trademark go with you? In an unexpected example of this scenario, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc....