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General – Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

H-1B Season Is Upon Us

Accountants have tax season. Business immigration attorneys have H-1B season, which is now upon us. This year, H-1B season starts … Continue reading >H-1B Season Is Upon Us

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 9, 2019

USCIS Announces H-1B Preregistration Process Will Begin March 1st, 2020

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a pre-registration process for H-1B filings for the first time. Employers can register … Continue reading >USCIS Announces H-1B Preregistration Process Will Begin March 1st, 2020

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 26, 2019

USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again

As we approach the holidays, most items are on discount. Not so when it comes to immigration fees, unfortunately. USCIS … Continue reading >USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again

Marijuana and Immigration, Scott Railton – Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Neil Young’s Naturalization Application Tied Up Over Truthful Admissions Related to Cannabis Activities

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young, one of my personal favorites, reports that his U.S. naturalization application … Continue reading >Neil Young’s Naturalization Application Tied Up Over Truthful Admissions Related to Cannabis Activities

General, Scott Railton – Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Conrad 30 Physician J-Waiver Update for Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska

The demand for Conrad 30 J-1 Physician waivers has risen substantially in the past few years for Washington State and … Continue reading >Conrad 30 Physician J-Waiver Update for Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 4, 2019

Labor Certification and the Ten Certifications

Labor certification is the process by which an employer recruits for a position, to determine if there are any available, … Continue reading >Labor Certification and the Ten Certifications

General, Scott Railton – Posted on June 10, 2019

E Visas Now Available for New Zealand

Good news for New Zealanders! As of today, the E-1 and E-2 visas are available options for travel and stays … Continue reading >E Visas Now Available for New Zealand

General, Scott Railton – Posted on May 29, 2019

Health Care Worker Certificate Requirement Presents Timing Issues

Certain health care workers are required to have health care worker certificates in order to be admitted. (Authority: INA §212(a)(5)(c)) … Continue reading >Health Care Worker Certificate Requirement Presents Timing Issues

General, Scott Railton – Posted on January 25, 2019January 28, 2019

Time To Determine H-1B Worker Needs

Employers get a single bite at the apple each year to use the H-1B program. On April 1st, U.S. Citizenship … Continue reading >Time To Determine H-1B Worker Needs

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 13, 2018

CBP Encourages ESTA Applicants to Apply 72 Hours In Advance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following reminder to apply early for Visa Waiver authorization, via the Electronic System … Continue reading >CBP Encourages ESTA Applicants to Apply 72 Hours In Advance