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Not selected in the H-1B lottery? How our client's alternative visa was approved in 5 days. Now she is applying for a Green Card without the PERM process delays.
“Your second H-1B lottery attempt failed. Again, your case was not selected.” Those words hit hard for a brilliant scientist who had been...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 122 min read


From Startups to Green Cards: How One Call Redefined My Career
A friend from law school called me one day: "Hey Grady, you speak Spanish. Want some immigration cases?" That random call changed...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 62 min read

TN Visa Overview for Canadian and Mexican Nationals
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. Are you a Mexican or Canadian professional who is looking for a way to work in the United States? If so,...
Jennifer Grady
Dec 13, 20246 min read

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...
Jennifer Grady
Mar 16, 20206 min read

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...
Jennifer Grady
Feb 5, 20203 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Jul 24, 201911 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Jun 5, 20193 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
May 6, 20192 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


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

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


“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Terminations This Holiday Season”
Given the recent tidal wave of allegations of sexual harassment in politics, the entertainment industry, and social media, employers may...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 23, 20174 min read


Jennifer Grady, Esq. to Provide Guest Lecture at UCLA’s International Trade and Commerce Program
On November 30, 2017, Jennifer Grady, Esq. will provide a guest lecture to students at the University of California, Los Angeles,...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 18, 20172 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 11, 20172 min read

Travel Ban Update: U.S. State Department Issues New Guidelines
by Raj Rathour, Esq. and Jennifer Grady, Esq. On June 29, 2017, the U.S. State Department began implementing President Trump’s new visa...
Jennifer Grady
Jun 30, 20174 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Dec 2, 20163 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Nov 17, 20162 min read


“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Lawsuits This Holiday Season”
Although holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 14, 20163 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Oct 7, 20163 min read


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...
Jennifer Grady
Sep 20, 20162 min read
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