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Presidential Thoughts on Immigration
On Monday, the federal government will be closed in honor of President’s Day – a holiday originally commemorating George Washington’s...
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2018 H-1B Visa Guide Released
FordMurray is pleased to release our downloadable 2018 H-1B Visa Guide. ... [Read More]
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Time to Identify H-1B Employees as 2018 Filing Deadline Approaches
How to Prepare for the 2018 H-1B Cap After the first year of the Trump Administration, few aspects of national...
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Press: Portland Press Herald Publishes “Dreamers” Editorial
FordMurray strongly supports the Dreamers and encourages Congress and the President to set aside partisan bickering in order to solve...
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In Wake of ICE Raids, Businesses Ask – Are We I-9 Compliant?
I-9 Compliance in a time of increased scrutiny The raids on a hundred 7-Eleven stores nationwide serve as a reminder...
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Video: I-9 Advanced
This hour-long webinar is the second in a two part series, following I-9 Basics - Forms, Rules and Common Pitfalls....
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Video: Breaking Down I-9 Compliance for Your Business
What are some steps and procedures my company can implement to ensure I-9 compliance? In this video, Attorney Michael Murray...
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Video: I-9 Basics – Forms, Rules and Common Pitfalls
In this hour-long webinar, Attorney Michael Murray discusses the ins and outs of I-9 compliance, including: Proper completion of I-9...
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Hiring on an O Visa
If your company wants to hire an exceptionally talented individual for a temporary period of time, then the “O” visa...
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Mainebiz Publishes Russell Ford’s Tips on Preparing for an I-9 Audit
For employers and human resources professionals, the employment eligibility verification process can be a daunting one. If unorganized, the process...
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Video: FAQ for Seasonal and Temporary Worker Visas
In this hour-long webinar with accompanying transcript, attorney Russell Ford presents frequently asked questions about Seasonal and Temporary worker visas,...
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Third Travel Ban Applies To New Countries, Now Permanent
The Trump Administration has announced a third version of its Travel Ban. The new ban is permanent, not temporary like...
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Understanding SEVP: I-17 Recertification Compliance and What Every School Should Know
Colleges and universities that offer a foreign student program (FSP) don’t have to be told about the benefits that come...
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SHRM Publishes Russell Ford’s I-9 Compliance Audit Tips
Companies need to stay on top of I-9 compliance, especially after the recent release of a new version of the...
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How to Apply for the 2019 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
The United States Department of State (DOS) issued a notice providing information on how to apply for the 2019 Diversity...
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Understanding SEVP: Maintaining SEVIS Compliance
The start of a new semester can be an exciting and invigorating time for a college student, especially one who...
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Understanding SEVP: What to do if a student loses their F-1 status
Students that come to study in the United States on an F-1 visa are able to enjoy the same academic...
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2017 Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Primer
How long does the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver application process take? The Conrad waiver application will take several weeks...
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Video: H-1B Compliance – Getting the Public Access File Right
In this video, with accompanying transcript, Attorney Michael Murray delves into an important aspect of H-1B Compliance - the public...
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I-9 Audit FAQs: Handling Remote and Off-Site Workers
As an employer, you probably don’t need us to tell you that keeping up with I-9 compliance can be a...
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