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, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20216 min read
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, 20212 min read
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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