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Treaty Countries for E Visas
Treaty Countries for E Visas E Visas are a popular nonimmigrant visa to the United States, giving foreign investors and...
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7 Tips for the 2020 H-1B Cap Season
While immigration – or more specifically, President Trump’s “wall” - dominates the first full week for the newly elected Congress,...
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What You Need to Know: Extraordinary Ability and NIW Petitions
Extraordinary ability petitions and National Interest Waivers allow the most highly skilled foreign nationals the chance to obtain a green...
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How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Immigration Law
As the government shutdown enters its third week, many employers are beginning to wonder what impacts the shutdown will have...
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Profiles in Immigration – Home for the Holidays
The holidays, for so many, are filled with joy and merriment. For newlyweds Joe and Camila, this Christmas season provides...
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2018 Year in Review – the Top 5 Changes to Business Immigration this Year
2018 saw many changes in the immigration landscape and the implementation of President Donald Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” initiative,...
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Applying for an E-Visa? A Legal Primer on Business Entities and Business Start-up in the U.S.
If you are early in the Investment Visa process, you have probably learned that applying for an E-2 visa is...
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More Life Lessons from 90 Day Fiancé – What to do When Your Fiancé has a Criminal Record
TV network TLC shows the highs and lows – plenty of lows – for a motley crew of U.S. citizens...
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3 Red Flags to Avoid in Your Investor Visa Petition
The E Visa for investors and entrepreneurs presents a straightforward avenue for non-US citizens from treaty countries to start a...
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The Impacts of Premium Processing for H-1B Extensions and Portability
On August 28, 2018, the USCIS announced that an April suspension of premium processing for Cap-subject H-1B petitions would continue and would...
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The E-2 Visa and the 5 Best Businesses to Invest
The E-2 Visa became increasingly popular with foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies, as work visas as the H-1B and...
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What is a Substantial Investment for E-2 Visas?
One of the most common questions we get when foreign investors and entrepreneurs are considering an E-2 Visa is –...
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The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected — What Type of Evidence Should You Include in Your Extraordinary Ability Petition?
One of the most important components of an extraordinary ability petition is showing evidence to support your case – in...
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State By State Deadlines for Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver
Important Notice: HHS changed guidelines in June 2020 to open up the federal J-1 waiver program to healthcare providers of...
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Top 5 Tips for Year-End Immigration Planning
With the change from summer to fall, we approach the end of 2018 - when many companies are planning their...
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Can You Use an E-2 Visa to Open a Franchise in the U.S.?
Franchise opportunities in the United States can be an enticing option for investors and entrepreneurs who are considering an E-2...
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HR Pulse Magazine Features Attorney Michael Murray
FordMurray founding partner Michael Murray is featured in the Fall 2018 edition of HR Pulse - the quarterly newsletter from...
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J-1 Visa Waivers: FAQs for Healthcare Employers
HHS changed guidelines in June 2020 to open up the federal J-1 waiver program to healthcare providers of all sizes. Unlike...
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EB Visa Availability Update
Retrogression of visa category priority dates impact EB petition applications According to recent information that the American Immigration Lawyers Association...
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Applying for a K-1 Visa? 3 Things to Learn from TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé
NOTE: FORDMURRAY IS AN IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM. WE DO NOT HAVE ANY CONNECTION WITH TLC'S "90 Day Fiancé." TO FIND...
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