A Guide to Participation/Recertification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for Colleges, Universities and Public/Private Postsecondary Schools Part 1: What Is SEVP? The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is an immigration program jointly administered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Department of Homeland Security and the consulates and embassies of the… [Read More]
Video: Am I liable if a foreign worker commits a crime?
In this short video, FordMurray attorney Michael Murray discusses the legal implication of employing a foreign worker who is charged with a crime. For any questions or concerns with business immigration law, contact our attorneys today. If I sponsor an employee’s visa application and they commit a crime, what will happen? Transcript of Video: The answer… [Read More]
Understanding National Interest Waivers (EB-2)
In our Guide to Self-Petition Green Cards, we went over green card options for the best and brightest workers. The National Interest Waiver differs from other green card processes because it does not require a job or job offer in the U.S. for a successful petition, although an applicant does need to demonstrate that they… [Read More]
Forbes Publishes Guest Column on Addressing STEM Shortage
The 2016 presidential campaign kept immigration at the forefront of discussion, with President Trump making the issue a centerpiece of his campaign. As a result the American public is ready for a real debate, and real reform. There is a false notion that any job that goes to a foreign national is taken away from… [Read More]
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 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reported that over a million F-1 and M-1 students were enrolled in United States institutions. Their numbers grow every year, and schools have expanded their programs to admit them…. [Read More]
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 for each international student are completely accurate. Since these individuals are legal non-immigrants, their ability to stay in the United States is dependent on their having a complete and accurate SEVIS report. Designated School Officers… [Read More]
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 medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. There are a number of different ways non-US citizens can come to the United States on nonimmigrant visas in order to… [Read More]
Employing Nonimmigrant Students
Millions of people come to the United States for the excellent education opportunities that are available. Universities are well-known for welcoming these students, but it is important that the educational institutions are aware of any work restrictions that are in place based on their visa status. Most students need to have some type of employment… [Read More]
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 Condition Application (LCA), submit it to the Department of Labor (DOL), and have it approved. If the application is not properly submitted, or it is not approved, then the non-immigrant workers will not be permitted… [Read More]
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 visa option they may utilize which is not available to most other students. The M-1 visa is designed specifically for foreign-born students hoping to obtain this type of education in the United States. Requirements for… [Read More]
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