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General, Scott Railton – Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

WA Cares Fund and Immigration

The WA Cares Fund is a new plan in Washington State which hopes to fund long term care for Washingtonians. … Continue reading >WA Cares Fund and Immigration

Coronavirus, General, Scott Railton – Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers Ending

The White House announced that it is ending the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for international air travelers at the end of … Continue reading >COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Travelers Ending

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

The H-1B Lottery: When The Odds Were Not With You

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services held its annual H-1B lottery this past weekend, and while official figures have not been … Continue reading >The H-1B Lottery: When The Odds Were Not With You

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Uniting For Ukraine Parole Program

The United States has created an immigration program entitled “Uniting for Ukraine” that provides a way for Ukrainian citizens and … Continue reading >Uniting For Ukraine Parole Program

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Business Immigration in the National Interest

The Biden Administration has taken a few policy steps in the past two years to increase opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, … Continue reading >Business Immigration in the National Interest

General – Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Picking Up The Costs with H-1Bs

We are in H-1B season! Employers and H-1B aspirants are looking into options and evaluating costs. Generally, the employer should … Continue reading >Picking Up The Costs with H-1Bs

General – Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

H-1B Lottery to Open on March 1st

The H-1B lottery registration is scheduled from March 1st to March 17th this year. USCIS’s press release is pasted below. … Continue reading >H-1B Lottery to Open on March 1st

General – Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Immigration Compliance Resolutions for 2023

It’s a New Year, and Happy New Year to all! I thought I’d put together a quick punch list of … Continue reading >Immigration Compliance Resolutions for 2023

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Layoffs and Immigration

8 CFR 214.1(l) allows up to 60 days for persons with common work visas to apply for a different status, after a layoff. H-1B employers are responsible for “reasonable costs” of transportation to the “last place of foreign residence” for laid off H-1B workers. 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(E). ANY time out of status may impact future applications. … Continue reading >Layoffs and Immigration

General, Scott Railton – Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

National Interest Waivers Encouraged for STEM Grads

The U.S. Government is encouraging STEM graduates to pursue EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions for lawful permanent residence. … Continue reading >National Interest Waivers Encouraged for STEM Grads