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USCIS Continues to make Marijuana Activity a “Conditional Bar” to Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Thirty-three US states, The District of Columbia, and at least 26 countries around the world have...
Jennifer Grady
May 3, 20195 min read


Canadian Citizens Will No Longer Be Permitted To Extend or Renew L-1 Status at the US Border
Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently implemented a major policy change to the...
Jennifer Grady
May 2, 20193 min read


How to Obtain Temporary Training or Employment in the United States as a Foreign Physician
Photo by EVG Culture from Pexels Foreign physicians looking to advance their specialized careers in the United States can gain valuable...
Jennifer Grady
Apr 16, 201911 min read


Cap on H-1B Visas for FY 2020 Reached Within 5 Days
Each year, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants 85,000 H-1B visas to applicants in “specialty occupations”. This cap...
Jennifer Grady
Apr 12, 20193 min read


The Grady Firm, P.C. Celebrates Its Seventh Anniversary
On March 19, 2019, The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrated its seventh anniversary. Since its inception in 2012, the firm has grown from...
Jennifer Grady
Apr 3, 20196 min read


Is Your Company Prepared for an I-9 Audit? What to Expect During and After a Visit from ICE or DHS
Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov While immigration enforcement and oversight have occurred under the purview of all past...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 21, 20197 min read


Support Our Troops for President’s Day by Donating to Warm Feet for Warriors
Photo by Adam Nemeroff on Unsplash In honor of the February 22 birthday of George Washington, our first President and decorated general,...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 21, 20192 min read


The Grady Firm, P.C. Speaks at the 40th Annual California Landscape Contractors Association Landscap
Jennifer Grady and Anthony Mance at the 40th Anniversary Landscape Industry Show On February 7, 2019, Jennifer Grady, Esq. and Anthony...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 21, 20192 min read


H-2B Visas for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Updated August 19, 2021 Photo by Jimmy Chan from Pexels The H-2B visa permits US employers to bring foreign...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 6, 20197 min read


When Is the Best Time to Apply for an H-1B Employee Visa?
The H-1B visa is valid for three years, with an optional three-year extension, and provides the employee with the opportunity to apply...
Jennifer Grady
Dec 3, 20185 min read


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 2, 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
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