A recent New York Times article reported that tens of thousands of employers are expected to receive “no-match” notifications from the Social Security Administration, a move that could cause massive disruptions in hospitality, construction and agriculture workforces. The notifications are the first to be sent since 2012. The practice received increased scrutiny in 2007, when… [Read More]
The Strong Argument for H-2B Relief
A recent editorial in the Portland Press Herald lays out compelling reasons to increase the availability of H-2B visas. The H-2B visa program is especially useful to hospitality and agriculture employers who depend on seasonal workers. As the only viable option for seasonal workers and “non-professional” positions, employers that are shut out from the H-2B… [Read More]
4 Benefits of an International Workforce for Your Business
Some companies wish to hire international employees due to necessity, while others seek to improve or expand their company. No matter the reason, there are numerous benefits to utilizing an international workforce, and though the process of hiring foreign workers is not without its challenges, most employers find that it is well worth their time and… [Read More]
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 and the foreign nationals they hope to marry in the hit reality show 90 Day Fiancé. While plenty of 90 Day Fiancé is meltdown and melodrama reality TV show fodder, the show also provides valuable… [Read More]
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 business in the United States. The visa has stringent requirements attached, but once obtained, can be a very business-friendly visa because it allows business owners to hire workers from their own country, and it can… [Read More]
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 be expanded as of September 11, 2018, to other H-1B petitions, most notably, H-1B extensions and H-1B “change of employer”. The suspension of H-1B premium processing for these types of H-1B petitions is expected to last until… [Read More]
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 recruitment and retention strategies for foreign employees. In today’s immigration landscape, it’s important to know how to proactively plan for your business goals, so we have compiled our Top 5 Tips for Year-End Immigration Planning:… [Read More]
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 the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASSHRA). In his article “Hiring Foreign Workers and HR Compliance During the Trump Administration,” Michael discusses challenges and solutions for Human Resource professionals who hope to hire… [Read More]
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 OUT HOW TO APPLY FOR ” 90 Day Fiancé,” click here. To learn more about lessons you can learn about the application process from the show, please keep reading. While FordMurray doesn’t assist in casting… [Read More]
Cricketers in Maine Show the Positive Impacts of Immigration
We love this article in the Portland Press Herald about the Maine Cricket League – a group that has been playing competitive cricket in Maine for nearly a decade and has its championship game Saturday at 3 p.m. As immigration attorneys, we help businesses and individuals obtain visas and green cards to live and work… [Read More]
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