A Guide to Participation/Recertification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for Colleges, Universities and Public/Private Postsecondary Schools Part 1: What Is SEVP? The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is an immigration program jointly administered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Department of Homeland Security and the consulates and embassies of the… [Read More]
SHRM asks FordMurray to comment on Trump’s immigration policies and hiring
The national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) asked FordMurray’s Russell Ford to provide his opinion on how President Trump’s immigration plans will impact hiring strategies. “Because of the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict people coming to the U.S., business travel has been impacted. Some firms are unwilling to send certain employees abroad for conferences… [Read More]
New Executive Order Bans Entry to the U.S. by citizens of Libya, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen
Today the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) implementing a new travel ban scheduled to go into effect on March 16, 2017. The ban primarily imposes the following restrictions: Citizens of Libya, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are banned from entering the U.S. for 90 days unless an exception or waiver is… [Read More]
Understanding National Interest Waivers (EB-2)
In our Guide to Self-Petition Green Cards, we went over green card options for the best and brightest workers. The National Interest Waiver differs from other green card processes because it does not require a job or job offer in the U.S. for a successful petition, although an applicant does need to demonstrate that they… [Read More]
Forbes Publishes Guest Column on Addressing STEM Shortage
The 2016 presidential campaign kept immigration at the forefront of discussion, with President Trump making the issue a centerpiece of his campaign. As a result the American public is ready for a real debate, and real reform. There is a false notion that any job that goes to a foreign national is taken away from… [Read More]
Michael Murray Published by New Hampshire Business Review
For New Hampshire health care employers in medically underserved areas, there is a resource for hiring doctors: The Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program. In this New Hampshire Business Review article, attorney Michael Murray explains how New Hampshire health care facilities can use the program to address the state’s physician shortage. Click here to read the… [Read More]
Presidential Executive Order Bans Entry to the U.S. For Citizens of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya and Yemen.
President Trump has issued a ninety (90) day ban on entry to the United States of citizens of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya and Yemen. The ban applies to all such citizens regardless of whether the individual holds a valid work visa, refugee status, or a Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residence). Although not specifically… [Read More]
FordMurray Attorney Michael Murray Featured in Portland Press Herald’s Maine Voices
FordMurray Attorney Michael Murray was recently featured in the Portland Press Herald’s Maine Voices section. In the piece Michael offers his opinion on what path the Trump administration should follow with regards to immigration policy. Click here to review the full story.
H-1B 2017 Cap Filing Deadline on April 1; Start Identifying H-1B Employees Now!
Employers who wish to obtain H-1B visa status for foreign national employees this year should begin the process now. Though a new administration is entering the White House in 2017, no immediate changes or reforms of the H-1B program are anticipated, and at least none that will impact this year’s H-1B “Cap”. As H-1B visas… [Read More]
Save Your School: The Importance of F-1 Designation for Higher Education
You may be wondering how your school can attract more students. Have you considered looking abroad? In July 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reported that over a million F-1 and M-1 students were enrolled in United States institutions. Their numbers grow every year, and schools have expanded their programs to admit them…. [Read More]
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