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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
Nov 5, 20212 min read
The Grady Firm Founder Graduates SBA Emerging Leaders Program 2021
Jennifer Grady, Esq. is proud to announce her graduation from the SBA Emerging Leaders Program 2021! The Emerging Leaders Initiative is...

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...

Jennifer Grady
Aug 9, 20214 min read
$180 Million in Tax Credits Available to Businesses Through the California Competes Tax Credit
You should know that the CCTC is an income tax credit program in California that incentivizes businesses and companies to grow in California

Jennifer Grady
Aug 4, 20214 min read
You May be Eligible for Up to $5,000 Per Worker with the Employee Retention Tax Credit
by Gil Gonzales As an entrepreneur, you probably know that small businesses in the US are still reeling from the severe economic and...

Jennifer Grady
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Proposed Visa Program for Entrepreneurs Establishing Start-ups In The United States
The proposed bill is in the beginning stages, and is currently referred to the House Committee for further study and consideration.


Jennifer Grady
Jul 29, 20214 min read
Updated COVID Guidance from Cal/OSHA on Masks, Vaccinations, Testing, and Physical Distancing
On June 17, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt the revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary...

Jennifer Grady
Jul 28, 20217 min read
CA Supreme Court Makes More Complicated Meal/Rest Premium Calculations Effective Retroactively
California Supreme Court issued a decision that will dramatically increase employers’ potential liability for missed meal and rest breaks.

Jennifer Grady
Jul 13, 20215 min read
The "International Entrepreneur Parole Rule" Is Back as an Immigration Option for Startup Founders
In 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relaunched the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), allowing it to exercise its discret

Jennifer Grady
Jun 10, 20213 min read
USCIS Policy Updates Streamline Immigration Policies for EADs and RFEs
On June 9, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new updates to its USCIS Policy Manual, the agency’s...

Jennifer Grady
Apr 9, 20213 min read
BREAKING NEWS: Travel ban on key employee visas has expired! (L-1, H-1B, H-2B, J-1)
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. The long-awaited expiration of travel bans for certain key employee visas expired on March 31, 2021, after a...

Jennifer Grady
Apr 9, 20213 min read
H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2022
For candidates in the STEM field with hopes of obtaining an H-1B visa, the cap has been reached for the Fiscal Year 2022, with a job...

Jennifer Grady
Apr 9, 20212 min read
긴급뉴스 : 주요 취업 비자에 대한 여행 금지가 만료되었습니다!
작성자 : Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. 오랫동안 기다려온 특정 주요 취업비자에 대한 여행 금지 만료는 10 개월 제한 후 2021 년 3 월 31 일에 만료되었습니다. 이 금지는 2020 년 6 월 22 일 트럼프 대통령이 7 월...

Jennifer Grady
Mar 23, 20215 min read
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 Passes House and Awaits Senate Approval on March 25, 2021
There are two versions of the Dream Act currently before Congress: the Dream Act of 2021 (S. 264), and a version of the Dream Act that is in

Jennifer Grady
Mar 23, 20214 min read
Additional 80 Hours of Paid Sick Leave for California Companies with 25+ Employees
Includes time off for vaccinations, COVID-19 symptoms, quarantine, and is retroactive to January 1, 2021


Jennifer Grady
Mar 23, 20214 min read
SB95 Provides 80 Hours Paid Sick Leave for Vaccinations and COVID Symptoms Retroactive to 01/01/2021
On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 95, which ensure access to up to 80 hours of COVID-19...

Jennifer Grady
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Good News for H-1B Applicants: Return to Lottery Random Selection for FY 2022 on March 1, 2021
February 4, 2021 Good News for H-1B applicants! Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com On Jan. 7, USCIS announced the H-1B Selection...
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