Stay up to date on immigration news that impacts your business and visa status, and find detailed resources to learn more about immigration programs, including the H-1B visa and alternatives, higher education immigration, visa options for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals, and investor visas.
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,...
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A Brief Introduction to the National Interest Waiver for Physicians
A job offer is often a compelling reason for immigrants to come to the United States. However, what if you...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Video Featuring Sara Fleming – Self Petition Green Cards
Video Transcript: Self-petition green card options include Extraordinary Ability and the National Interest Waiver petitions. These two options differ from...
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Immigration for Medical Professionals: ECFMG Certification
If you are an international medical professional who is interested in completing your residency in the United States, you have...
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Video: Webinar on Healthcare Employer’s Guide to J-1 Visa Waivers
Do you know how to secure a J-1 Visa Waiver for hiring a foreign physician? How long will the process...
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Business Immigration Attorney Sara Fleming Joins FordMurray
October 13, 2016 (Portland, ME) - FordMurray, a growing business immigration law firm based in Portland, Maine, is pleased to...
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The Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
This article explains the Conrad 30 Waiver in detail. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or...
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Keeping SEVIS Up to Date: How to Correct Inaccurate Records
If your school participates in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), it is imperative that the records kept...
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Understanding the Difference Between Q-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas
This article explains the difference between the Q-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign...
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Employing Nonimmigrant Students
Millions of people come to the United States for the excellent education opportunities that are available. Universities are well-known for...
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The Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 Medical Doctors
The J-1 program is designed to bring in people who work in professions that are in-demand as part of an...
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4 Employer Attestations on the Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Employers that bring nonimmigrant workers into the United States using a visa such as the H-1B must complete a Labor...
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A Brief Introduction to the M-1 Visa for Vocational Students
Non-citizen students who are seeking a technical or vocational education, and schools that offer this type of education, have a...
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A Brief Introduction to SEVIS for Institutions of Higher Education
SEVIS stands for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, and it was created to allow schools to work with...
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“Specialized” Business Immigration: Understanding L-1B Visa Eligibility
Businesses with offices or partnerships overseas rely on being able to quickly and easily move their talented team members where...
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H1-B Cap(s) Reached!
Today the USCIS announced that it has received enough Petitions between April 1 and April 7, 2016 to officially reach...
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A Brief Guide to I-9 Deadlines
As an employer, hopefully you are quite familiar with Form I-9. This is the Employment Eligibility Verification form that must...
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