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.
2020 H-1B Alternatives
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicated it received approximately 275,000 registrations for the available 86,000 slots in...
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Impact of Work Closures and Temporary Shutdowns on H-1B Status
Please note, the COVID-19 situation is very fluid and the government agencies are issuing new and changing guidance on H-1B...
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COVID-19 Impacts to FY2021 H-1B Lottery
With online registration for H-1B petitions closing at noon EST on March 20, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
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Immigration Updates on COVID-19
As governments and health organizations worldwide respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. visa and green card holders and sponsors should...
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Strategic Use of the E Visa with Blanket L Petitions
Multinational companies rely on being able to move important team members at the speed of business. To do this effectively,...
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Understanding the H-1B Online Registration System
UPDATE 2/17/2021 United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) indicated it will open H-1B registration for FY2021 on March 9,...
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Public Charge Rule Change: What You Need to Know
Changes to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Charge Rule, scheduled to go into effect on February...
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Trump Administration Expands Travel Ban
An expansion of President Trump's 2017 travel ban adds Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan and Myanmar. With the expansion, announced...
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Immigration Options for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Northeastern University’s announced opening of The Roux Institute in Portland has sent shockwaves of excitement through Maine’s tech industries –...
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Iranian Citizens No Longer Eligible for E Visa
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that citizens of Iran will no longer be eligible for E-1...
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Immigration 2020 – Now is the Time to Think About Green Card or Naturalization
2019 was a tumultuous year for immigration, and we expect 2020 to be no different. As the 2020 election approaches,...
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The TN Visa – A List of Applicable Occupations
The TN visa provides employers with an avenue for hiring “NAFTA professional workers” from Canada or Mexico. The TN visa...
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USCIS Announces Implementation of Electronic Filing for H-1B Petition for FY 2021 Cap
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the electronic registration process proposed in 2019 will be implemented for H-1B...
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What are the differences between the EB-5 and E-2 investor visa programs?
Immigrant business owners hold a storied place in the American economy – and U.S. immigration laws carve out pathways for...
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Understanding Priority Dates: How Quotas Impact EB-1 and NIW Petition Timelines
Traditionally, EB-1 and NIW green card preference categories have been an expeditious way for employers to sponsor foreign employees with...
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“90 Day Fiancé” Article in New York Post to Feature Attorney Aga Asbury
FordMurray senior counsel Aga Asbury was featured by the New York Post in an October article on the popular TLC's reality...
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Profiles in Immigration – Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University is a diverse, welcoming, academically rigorous institution, offering 50 majors across 5 undergraduate colleges and 28 Master...
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SEVP Publishes Advice for DSOs and F-1 Students on OPT
Recently published guidance from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for F-1 students and Designated School Officials (DSOs) should...
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Understanding the Evidence: Why Letters of Support are Important Components of Extraordinary Ability Petition
Compiling the evidence is an integral part of the petition process for EB-1 and National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. Gathering...
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FordMurray Releases Higher Education Employer’s Guide
FordMurray released a new guide to assist higher education institutions navigate the process of hiring foreign faculty and staff. Request...
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