On May 4th, 2022, USCIS announced a new rule from DHS temporarily increasing the automatic extension period for EAD eligible renewal applicants. The automatic extension period begins the date of expiration on the EAD (Employment Authorization Document) for a new total of 540 days. The previous rule provided 180 days from the expiration of EAD;… [Read More]
Client Advisory: Possible Future Availability of Expedited Premium Processing for Certain Applications
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that they have issued a final rule to expand premium processing for the following forms: I-140, I-539, I-765. While premium processing does exist for some of these categories now, this new rule will include additional case types and categories. What Does This Mean? Nothing, yet…. [Read More]
FordMurray Releases 2022 H-1B Employers Guide
FordMurray has released an updated H-1B Employers Guide in time for the upcoming cap registration period. This Guide was developed to provide Human Resource Leaders, Technical Recruiters, In-House Counsel, and Hiring Managers with the necessary tools for understanding this specific visa category, the process, and strategies for when and how to use this visa in… [Read More]
USCIS Encourages Transfer of Underlying Basis for Some Pending I-485 Applications
The USCIS recently announced that there are more visas available in the EB-1 and EB-2 employment-based categories than the number of pending I-485 applications in these categories. USCIS is encouraging certain applicants to request that the agency “transfer the underlying basis” of their pending I-485 application to the EB-2 category, if eligible. This transfer request… [Read More]
CLIENT ALERT: Employment Authorization Settlement
On November 10, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security reached a settlement agreement that impacts employment authorization for individuals in H-4 or L-2 status. H-4 BENEFICIARIES: Employment Authorization and Those in H-4 Status The settlement agreement applies to an H-4 dependent spouse who: Properly filed an EAD renewal application before the expiration of their current… [Read More]
USCIS Revises Form I-485 to Include Social Security Card Application
USCIS announced a partnership with the Social Security Administration. This will permit petitioners for I-485 lawful permanent resident status to apply for a Social Security number or replacement card as part of the Adjustment of Status application process. I-485 What You Need to Know: Eliminates the need for green card petitioners to apply for a… [Read More]
Profiles in Immigration – Wahoo Fitness Supports Global Mobility with Business Immigration Planning
Wahoo Fitness is a fitness technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in building the better athlete in all of us through the Ecosystem of indoor bike trainers, GPS bike computers, training app, cycling sensors & heart rate monitors designed to optimize training. FordMurray has worked with Wahoo Fitness since 2015, and has helped the… [Read More]
Profiles in Immigration – Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University is a nationally ranked, doctoral-granting university located in Pittsburgh, PA. RMU was ranked in the US News and World Report Best Colleges in the U.S and was ranked among the “Best in the Northeast” by the Princeton Review 2021 Best Colleges. FordMurray founding partner Russell Ford has worked as immigration counsel for RMU for more… [Read More]
HP Hood Uses Business Immigration to Fill Vital Positions
HP Hood was founded in 1846, with the mission of providing fresh, safe, premium-quality milk to consumers. One of the most recognizable names in dairy, Hood also manufactures private label and co-manufactured goods. Hood continues to grow its reach in the dairy industry and beyond, tripling its revenue to nearly $3B since 2004. Hood’s story… [Read More]
FordMurray is on the Move
As of August 1st, we will move to new offices located at: 48 Free Street, Suite 300 Portland, ME 04101 FordMurray’s new offices will more than double its current footprint, featuring a conference room for in-person consultations and providing offices for each of the firm’s five attorneys and four legal analysts, with room to continue… [Read More]
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