Affecting all US Employers! Remote Verification for I-9s ends July 31, 2023
The COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. U. S. Immigration and...
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Jennifer Grady
- Jun 6, 2023
- 3 min
Increased NonImmigrant Visa Fees Effective June 17, 2023
The Department of State has announced fee increases, effective June 17, 2023, for certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing...
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 13, 2023
- 5 min
NURSES AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS QUALIFY FOR AN EXPEDITED GREEN CARD PROCESS
Rising demand for nursing staff and a falling supply of nurses has contributed to the largest nursing shortage the U.S. has ever...
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 31, 2023
- 3 min
Annual H-1B Season Starts March 1 (Applications Must be Filed by March 17)
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on...
Jennifer Grady
- Dec 20, 2022
- 5 min
H-1B Visas for Specialty Occupation Jobs Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
The H-1B non-immigrant classification is available for people who wish to perform (1) services in a specialty occupation, or (2) services...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 18, 2022
- 5 min
DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
On October 12, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Copies (Instead of Original Signatures) Permanently Permitted by USCIS
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. On July 25, 2022, USCIS announced that it will continue accepting copies of original signatures on all forms and...
Jennifer Grady
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
USCIS Will Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing Premium Processing for certain petitioners who have a pending “Form I-140,...
Jennifer Grady
- May 11, 2022
- 5 min
Ukrainian Nationals Abroad Can Obtain a 2-year Stay in the U.S. with a Financial Sponsor
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to...
Jennifer Grady
- May 11, 2022
- 5 min
Ukrainians Already in the U.S. May Be Able to Stay for 2 Years with Temporary Protected Status
Ukrainian nationals who entered the United States on or before April 11, 2022, and who have maintained continuous presence in the US...
Jennifer Grady
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Cards (EAD) Increased to 540 Days for Certain Visas
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. In light of continued processing delays at USCIS, a temporary final rule has been announced to automatically...
Jennifer Grady
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
USCIS Adds Premium Processing Service for Forms I-765, I-539, and I-140
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Major news for those seeking faster processing times to obtain their Employment Authorization Document (EAD),...
Jennifer Grady
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Additional 35,000 H-2B Visas to Be Released for April to September season 2022
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. In response to worker shortages and the upcoming spring/summer season, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Jennifer Grady
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
The Grady Firm Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrated its Tenth Anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Newport Beach office...
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Major Increase in Nonimmigrant Visa Fees Proposed for Later This Year
By Jennifer Grady, Esq. For the first time in a decade, the Department of State has proposed a major increase in processing fees for many...
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Major Developments for STEM Degree Holders Seeking US Job Opportunities
By Jennifer Grady, Esq. The Biden-Harris Administration is expanding its efforts to attract talented international science, technology,...
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 1, 2022
- 5 min
Good News for Spouses: Automatic Employment Authorization for H-4, E, and L-2 Visas
USCIS now recognizes that L-2 spouses enjoy automatic work authorization incident to status, in addition to E, L and H-4 spouses.
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
H-1B Registration Period for FY 2023 Begins in March 1, 2022
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1, 2022.
Jennifer Grady
- Sep 21, 2021
- 6 min
BREAKING: Travel Ban Lifted and Vaccines Required to Enter U.S. Starting in November
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Today, the White House announced that it plans to ease travel restrictions on all international travelers coming...
Jennifer Grady
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Immigrant Visa/Green Card Applicants
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Starting October 1st, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine will be the latest addition to the list of required vaccinations...
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