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Client Advisory: USCIS Set to Increase Fees Effective April 1, 2024
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Client Advisory: USCIS Set to Increase Fees Effective April 1, 2024

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to adjust its fee structure starting April 1, 2024, with exception...
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Client Advisory: Renewal of H-1B Visa Stamp within the U.S.
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Client Advisory: Renewal of H-1B Visa Stamp within the U.S.

The Department of State announced that, beginning on January 29, 2024, and ending on April 1, 2024, certain H-1B applicants...
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Top 4 Essential Strategies for Schools and Districts to Prepare for 2024-2025: Addressing Open Requisitions and Embracing Global Recruitment
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Top 4 Essential Strategies for Schools and Districts to Prepare for 2024-2025: Addressing Open Requisitions and Embracing Global Recruitment

As schools and districts nationwide grapple with a deluge of open requisitions and the ongoing struggle to find qualified candidates,...
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Giving Thanks for Change: A Feast of Proposed H-1B Visa Amendments for 2024
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Giving Thanks for Change: A Feast of Proposed H-1B Visa Amendments for 2024

As an employer seeking to hire and retain key team members, it is critical to stay informed about the latest...
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Future-Proof Your School: Strategizing Immigration Needs for 2024 Today
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Future-Proof Your School: Strategizing Immigration Needs for 2024 Today

It may only be November and most institutions are thinking about the end of the semester and the holiday break,...
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Unlocking International Talent: The Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver Options for Hospitals
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Unlocking International Talent: The Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver Options for Hospitals

In today's globalized world, the healthcare industry is more diverse than ever before, with hospitals continually seeking to attract international...
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Immigration Options for Schools: A Brief Overview
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Immigration Options for Schools: A Brief Overview

  As another school year is about to begin, many schools are facing an all-too-common issue right now – not...
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Client Advisory: Update to Form I-9 Employment Verification Flexibility
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Client Advisory: Update to Form I-9 Employment Verification Flexibility

During the global pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security provided more flexible measures for employers in the I-9 employment verification...
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FordMurray Releases Updated Higher Education Employer’s Guide for 2023
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FordMurray Releases Updated Higher Education Employer’s Guide for 2023

FordMurray has recently updated their comprehensive Immigration Guide for Institutions of Higher Education for 2023. This guide can help assist...
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Client Advisory: USCIS Proposes Fee Increase Under New Rule
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Client Advisory: USCIS Proposes Fee Increase Under New Rule

The Biden Administration has proposed raising application fees for employment-based visas and other immigration programs. As a result of the...
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Client Advisory: October Visa Bulletin Announces Considerable Retrogression for EB-2 India
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Client Advisory: October Visa Bulletin Announces Considerable Retrogression for EB-2 India

The State Department released its October Visa Bulletin revealing a significant retrogression in certain employment-based immigrant visa (green card) categories. The EB-2...
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Client Advisory: H-1B cap for fiscal year 2023 has been reached
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Client Advisory: H-1B cap for fiscal year 2023 has been reached

USCIS announced Tuesday that they have received enough petitions to satisfy the congressionally mandated H-1B visa regular cap of 65,000...
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Client Advisory:   USCIS Updates Form I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
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Client Advisory: USCIS Updates Form I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

USCIS recently announced updates made to form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Beginning October 5, 2022 USCIS...
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Client Advisory:  USCIS Announces Phase Two of Premium Processing Upgrade Expansion
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Client Advisory: USCIS Announces Phase Two of Premium Processing Upgrade Expansion

On July 15th, 2022, USCIS announced that they will begin implementing phase two of the premium processing upgrade expansion plan for...
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Client Advisory: Premium Processing Upgrades Expanded for Certain Pending EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions
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Client Advisory: Premium Processing Upgrades Expanded for Certain Pending EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions

On May 24th, 2022, USCIS announced that they have further expanded premium processing for certain pending EB-1 and EB-2 I-140...
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Client Advisory: USCIS Announces Temporary Final Rule Extending the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for Certain Applicants
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Client Advisory: USCIS Announces Temporary Final Rule Extending the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for Certain Applicants

On May 4th, 2022, USCIS announced a new rule from DHS temporarily increasing the automatic extension period for EAD eligible...
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Client Advisory: Possible Future Availability of Expedited Premium Processing for Certain Applications
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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...
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FordMurray Releases 2022 H-1B Employers Guide
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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...
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USCIS Encourages Transfer of Underlying Basis for Some Pending I-485 Applications
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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...
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CLIENT ALERT: Employment Authorization Settlement
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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...
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