U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a temporary suspension of premium processing for H-1B Cap petitions, starting April 2, 2018. While normal processing of H-1B visa applications typically takes three to six months, premium processing guarantees that an initial review of the petition occurs in 15 calendar days, for an additional fee of $1,225…. [Read More]
What you Need to Know about Immigration Law Today
On Friday, March 9, FordMurray attorneys Russell Ford and Sara Fleming presented at the University of New Hampshire. In a presentation targeted to foreign born faculty and students, Sara and Russell delved into changes to immigration law and policy, discussing the implications for residents with work or student visas. With about 30 attendees present, we… [Read More]
6 Tips to Reduce Your Risk for RFE when Filing Your H-1B
The 2017 H-1B season saw an unprecedented increase in Request for Evidence (RFE) challenges to H-1B visa petitions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and there is no indication 2018 will be any different. With the filing deadline for the 2018 lottery on April 6th, it is important to learn from the 2017… [Read More]
The Opportunity in Today’s Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court on Monday morning declined to hear the Trump Administration’s challenge to a lower court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, insisting the case must first go through the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision is a temporary reprieve for Dreamers – the undocumented immigrants brought to the United… [Read More]
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 immigration policy remain untouched, including the H-1B process. Even as reform talks are ongoing, thanks to the overwhelming support of the nation’s business sectors, H-1B visas will remain a viable option for bringing qualified foreign… [Read More]
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 this issue. A permanent solution, including a path to U.S. citizenship, must be passed in order to protect this deserving group of immigrants. Please read the Editorial written by Michael J. Murray, Founder and President… [Read More]
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 – the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are committed to their pledge to target businesses who employ illegal immigrants. The before-dawn raids netted 21 arrests and dramatic news coverage, putting employers on edge. The… [Read More]
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 the previous bans. The list of targeted countries has been changed and the impact for each country is different. Below is an analysis of the impact for each country. The new Travel Ban is effective… [Read More]
USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017, employers must use only the new version. Compliance Dates for New Form I-9: The new Form I-9 features a revision date of July 17, 2017. While employers may continue using a Form I-9 with… [Read More]
Supreme Court Partially Reinstates Travel Ban
On June 26, United States Supreme Court reinstated a portion of the Trump Administration’s “Travel Ban” that has been blocked in the federal appeals courts for several months. The ban on citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the United States will now go into effect. The ban will be in… [Read More]
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