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H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2022

Apr 9, 2021
3 min

H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2022

For candidates in the STEM field with hopes of obtaining an H-1B visa, the cap has been reached for the Fiscal Year 2022, with a job start date of October 1, 2021. H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed As of March 30, 2021, USCIS received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (Master’s cap), which earmark

Good News for H-1B Applicants: Return to Lottery Random Selection for FY 2022 on March 1, 2021

Feb 5, 2021
3 min

Good News for H-1B Applicants: Return to Lottery Random Selection for FY 2022 on March 1, 2021

February 4, 2021 Good News for H-1B applicants! Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com On Jan. 7, USCIS announced the H-1B Selection final rule, which amended the regulations governing the process by which USCIS selects H-1B registrations for the filing of H-1B cap-subject petitions. To give USCIS more time to develop, test, and implement the modifications to the H-1B registration system and selection process, DHS is delaying the effective date of this final rule from March

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing and Reopens Field Offices in Phases

Jun 1, 2020
4 min

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing and Reopens Field Offices in Phases

On March 20, USCIS announced the temporary suspension of Premium Processing for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). On June 1, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month. Watch our video for more details and recommendations on using Premium Processing for e

How Immigration Issues are Affected by COVID-19: Students, Detainees, and Travel Ban

Mar 16, 2020
6 min

How Immigration Issues are Affected by COVID-19: Students, Detainees, and Travel Ban

While the entire world is feeling the effect of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), individuals who are affected by immigration may have particularly pressing questions as to whether their cases will continue to be adjudicated, detentions will be made, foreign students will be able to remain on a student visa, and the effects of the travel ban on their plans. As changes to this situation are made hourly, please refer to the links in this blog for the latest information. To find

USCIS Announces New H-1B Registration Process Starting March 1, 2020

Feb 5, 2020
3 min

USCIS Announces New H-1B Registration Process Starting March 1, 2020

On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced that it is implementing an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions. Employers seeking to file FY2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register and pay an associated $10 fee for each electronic registration they submit to USCIS. The registration process now commences a month earlier, on March 1. This a a

Listen to our Podcast on Strategies for Responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from USCIS

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Listen to our Podcast on Strategies for Responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from USCIS

Join Beverly Hills immigration attorneys, Jennifer Grady, Esq. and Anthony Mance, Esq. as they share tips and insight into how to prepare a winning RFE response that will stand out and position your application for an approval. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new data confirming that employment-based immigration applications have seen a sharp increase in Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and denials since fiscal year (FY) 2018, which was when Preside

How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

Jul 24, 2019
11 min

How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

One of the biggest complaints in the hospitality, retail, and service industries is the difficulty in finding and retaining a reliable workforce. Over the past few years, there has been high turnover as companies struggle to recruit and retain workers. However, for employers who need to add to their workforce, there is the option to bring workers from other countries to the United States for a temporary period of nine months out of the year. The H-2B visa permits US employers

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an ambitious immigration bill aimed at providing a path to citizenship to almost 2 million undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” who were brought to the United States as children. This bill cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens, and provides such aliens with a path toward Legal Permanent Resident status. The bill, titled American Dream and P

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

May 6, 2019
2 min

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

GREEN CARD BASED ON MARRIAGE WEDDING SEASON SPECIAL Photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash Before getting married, engaged couples should start preparing their application to apply for a Green Card based on marriage to their US citizen spouse so that they can apply as soon as they receive their marriage certificate. Just in time to commemorate the start of wedding season, The Grady Firm is offering $100 off on our “Gold” Green Card Application Package, now through May 20, 2019

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to Orange County with Irvine, CA Office

Oct 11, 2017
2 min

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to Orange County with Irvine, CA Office

The Grady Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Irvine, California, to better serve the needs of its clientele in Orange County. The Grady Firm, P.C. offers services in Business, Immigration, Employment, and Intellectual Property law. The Irvine location supports the growing economy in technology, life sciences, professional services, and healthcare in Orange County, and is conveniently located with easy access to John Wayne Airport and the 405,

USCIS Will Now Require Interviews for Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residency Applications (I-48

Aug 30, 2017
2 min

USCIS Will Now Require Interviews for Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residency Applications (I-48

According to the USCIS website: Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin expanding in-person interviews for certain immigration benefit applicants whose benefit, if granted, would allow them to permanently reside in the United States. This change complies with Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States,” and is part of the agency’s comprehensive st

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

Dec 2, 2016
3 min

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

The L-1B visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge from one of its foreign offices to one of its U.S. offices. There is also the option for a foreign company that does not yet have an office in the U.S. to send an employee with specialized knowledge to the states to help establish a U.S. office. Both the employer and employee must meet certain qualification requirements: 1. To qualify for L-1B classification in this category

Now is the Time to Start Preparing Your H-1B Visa Application

Nov 30, 2016
2 min

Now is the Time to Start Preparing Your H-1B Visa Application

The H-1B visa is one of the most popular ways for foreign professionals in specialty occupations to obtain a work visa, and even a Green Card in the United States. A successful H-1B application requires sponsorship by the professional’s employer, and can be granted for three years, with one additional three-year renewal. The H-1B allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, and requires a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent. Although

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

Nov 17, 2016
2 min

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

If you are planning to file an application for a visa, Green Card, or naturalization, we highly recommend you do so before the end of the year. Filing fees will increase by an average of 21% on December 23, 2016. In addition, due to the uncertainty of the transition to a new President and GOP-majority Congress, we recommend filing your application now so that it will be in the queue in the event programs are taken away, modified, or application wait times increase. Fee Incr

The Grady Firm Co-Sponsors event for Businesses Starting or Relocating Within California

Oct 7, 2016
3 min

The Grady Firm Co-Sponsors event for Businesses Starting or Relocating Within California

On September 27, 2016, The Grady Firm co-sponsored an event with the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce geared towards companies that are doing business in, or relocating to, California. The event was attended by local business owners; members of the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Malin, Senior Business Development Specialist at Governor Brown’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Eric Eide, Director of Mayor Garcetti’s Office of International Tra

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

Sep 20, 2016
2 min

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

On August 31, 2016 , the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an amendment to its regulations in an effort to increase and enhance entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation in the United States. The proposed rule would allow for the use of “parole” on a case-by-case basis for certain Startup entrepreneurs whose entry into the United States would provide a significant public benefit through “the substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth an

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

Aug 8, 2016
2 min

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who has held off on applying for U.S. citizenship, now is the time to submit your application to USCIS so that it can be reviewed and approved before November 2016. First, immigration will be a big ticket issue in the upcoming election, and the outcome and future of U.S. immigration policy could ride on your vote. Click the links to read more about the immigration platforms of the current Democratic (Hillary Clinton) and Republican (Dona

E-1 Visa for Companies Doing More than Half of Their Business in the United States

Jul 8, 2016
2 min

E-1 Visa for Companies Doing More than Half of Their Business in the United States

The United States is signatory to a number of treaties with other countries, allowing individuals and companies to develop business opportunities in the United States. As a result, “E- Visas” are available to visitors to the US interested in trade and investment. As discussed in a previous post, E-2 visas are temporary visas based on a reciprocal commercial treaty between the United States and the individual’s country of nationality, where the individual is visiting the US pr

Jennifer Grady, Esq. Addresses Investors at Sold-Out SelectUSA Investor Academy in Washington D.C.

Jul 8, 2016
4 min

Jennifer Grady, Esq. Addresses Investors at Sold-Out SelectUSA Investor Academy in Washington D.C.

John McKiel, Mario de Castro, Jennifer Grady, Esq., Ron Palladino, and Rahul Beri address a sold-out crowd of foreign investors and entrepreneurs On June 19, 2016, Jennifer Grady, Esq. spoke to over 350 attendees at the SelectUSA Summit Academy, a precursor to the SelectUSA Investment Summit the following day. The Summit Academy is an orientation for participants from companies, state and local governments, and economic development organizations (EDOs) to provide information

How Will the 2016 Presidential Election Affect Immigration Reform?

Jun 13, 2016
5 min

How Will the 2016 Presidential Election Affect Immigration Reform?

by Jennifer Grady, Esq. and Grady Firm Law Clerk With the American presidential election cycle in full swing, immigration reform continues to be a heated and controversial topic. The presidential campaign front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, have widely divergent perspectives on the issue. Below is a look at each candidate’s stance on the ability of undocumented immigrants to gain legal US citizenship. I. Should Undocumented Immigrants in the

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