As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life. So why would immigration law be different? It is not. In fact, the pandemic has caused a significant immigrant visa backlog. This backlog has caused much confusion and frustration for many people here and around the world. To address the confusion and frustration, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has turned to social Read More
How to Avoid Fines and Criminal Charges over the I-9 Form
What is the I-9 Form and Who Has to Complete it? The I-9 is a government form owned by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. All employers must have all employees complete the I-9 once on the payroll. This form is mandatory for all employees, U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens. One thing employers cannot do is pick and choose who completes the I-9. We have heard the following explanations for why Read More
H-1B VISA SEASON IS HERE: 6 THINGS EVERY EMPLOYER SHOULD KNOW
One of the biggest challenges for any business is finding the right employees. Sometimes the local (maybe even national) workforce doesn’t offer the talent pool you need, and you become aware of a skilled non-US citizen professional who happens to reside overseas or is in the U.S. working for another company. When this happens, you can apply for the H-1B nonimmigrant visa. H-1B allows U.S. employers to hire Read More
