This H-1B cap season has been extraordinary in so many ways. We’re continuing to learn and improve. We’re more determined and passionate. If you were not selected this year and/or are looking to file next year, we look forward to working with you with the same focus...
Immigration
USCIS Fees Were Supposed to Increase — By a Lot — on October 2. Then a Judge Temporarily Blocked the Increase. What Happened? What’s Next?
After several organizations filed lawsuits against USCIS to challenge and stop the significant fee increases, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, a federal judge temporarily blocked USCIS’ fee increase action. The order came just three days before the new fees were...
HR Alert: Another Extension for Form I-9 Virtual Verification Flexibility — This Time for an Additional 60 Days
On September 15, DHS and ICE announced another extension of the flexibility of virtual verification to comply with the requirements of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Previously, the deadline for flexible verification was set to expire on September...
Giselle Speaks to the Association of Legal Administrators Jax on Immigration Updates and Learns from them – a Win-Win!
Giselle was honored to speak virtually to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Jax on how immigration and global economics are being impacted by COVID-19. She also learned new Zoom and Linkedin tips from ALA members!
Marks Gray Gives Back and Participates in Local Food Drive
Last week, our attorneys and staff worked together to collect non-perishable food items and canned goods for City Rescue Mission. City Rescue Mission, Inc. is an organization that provides food, clothing, shelter, emergency services and residential recovery programs...
Video: How to Handle International Students Work Problems That You May Encounter
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Video: What You Should Know about the October 2020 Visa Bulletin — the Most Anticipated Bulletin in History
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New Decision Means You Can Temporarily Use Form I-797 EAD Approval for Form I-9 Verification
Qualifying Form I-797s must include a notice date on or after 12/1/19 through 8/20/20. Additionally, this form must be informing of Approval of an Application for EAD (Form I-765) until 12/1/20. Employees may use the EAD Approval Notice to establish employment...