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New Year, New Company Policies
As companies grow and evolve over time, it soon becomes clear that they will outgrow their employee and operations policies–that is, if...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 30, 20184 min read


Will the H-1B Lottery Change in 2019?
Other proposed changes would benefit applicants with Master’s Degrees by adding them to the initial round of 65,000 Bachelor’s Degree...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 5, 20182 min read


When Do I Need a B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa? Can I Just use ESTA to Visit the US?
If you are coming to the United States to establish a U.S. presence of your foreign business; investigate whether you want to open a...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 24, 20186 min read


Diversity Visa Lottery Now Open Until November 6, 2018 for FY-2019
From October 3 to November 6, 2018, citizens of certain countries may apply for a Green Card though the Diversity Visa Lottery. Section...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 10, 20182 min read


Are you being reimbursed for using your cell phone and Internet at home while Telecommuting?
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. (revised May 20, 2020) Since January 1, 2016, California employers must reimburse employees for use of their...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 8, 20186 min read


Must-Read for All Employers: Gov. Brown Further Expands Sexual Harassment Laws in California
On September 30, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed over a dozen bills into law with the intent on making the Golden State the...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 3, 20187 min read


California Passes Law Requiring Boards of Publicly-Held Corporations to Include Women by 2019 (SB 82
On September 30, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a radical initiative to add women to corporate boards of directors...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 2, 20184 min read


USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee by 15% on October 1, 2018
On August 31, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will adjust the premium processing fee for Form...
Jennifer Grady
Sep 5, 20182 min read


USCIS Temporarily Suspends Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
As of April 2, 2018, USCIS began accepting H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 cap. This cap was reached in just four...
Jennifer Grady
Sep 4, 20182 min read


Updates to California Labor Law Posters
Stay up to date with recent changes to California labor law posters! In order for your business to stay in compliance with these recent...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 29, 20182 min read


Clarification of STEM OPT Extension Reporting Responsibilities and Training Obligations
Certain F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 22, 20183 min read


Conduct Your Own I-9 Audit Before ICE Does: 6 Tips for Avoiding Costly Mistakes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted a two-phase nationwide operation in...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 21, 20189 min read


Jennifer Grady, Esq. Speaks at San Diego Global Investment Forum on Immigration Options for Investor
Ms. Grady speaking on the FDI panel about immigration in the Trump Era (09/20/18) Jennifer Grady, Esq. has been invited to appear as a...
Jennifer Grady
Aug 1, 20183 min read


DHS Proposes Removal of the Entrepreneur Parole Rule- Comment period ends June 28
May 25, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes an end the International Entrepreneur Rule (IE Final Rule), a program...
Jennifer Grady
May 31, 20182 min read


Additional Employer Requirements Under San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
In California, employees can apply for paid family leave (PFL) benefits administered through the California’s Employment Development...
Jennifer Grady
May 20, 20184 min read


Update on the Travel Ban and DACA
Travel Ban On April 25th, 2018 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides on President Trump’s highly scrutinized “travel...
Jennifer Grady
May 18, 20183 min read


USCIS Reaches FY 2019 H-1B Cap in Just Four Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 6, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached the congressionally-mandated 65,000 visa...
Jennifer Grady
May 18, 20183 min read


Jennifer Grady, Esq. Speaks to Canadian Entrepreneurs at SelectUSA Canada
Ms. Grady on a panel about US immigration considerations for Canadian entrepreneurs, along with US Customs and Border protection officers...
Jennifer Grady
May 10, 20182 min read


Jennifer Grady, Esq. to Speak on Immigration Tips for Investors at SelectUSA Canada in Calgary
On April 12, 2018, Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. will speak to a group of over 100 Canadian business owners at SelectUSA Canada, which will...
Jennifer Grady
Apr 4, 20183 min read


The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrates its Sixth Anniversary
The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrated its sixth anniversary. Founded in 2012, the firm has evolved from assisting startups in the Silicon...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 21, 20184 min read
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