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]
Russell Ford discusses options for those not selected for an H-1B visa in article published by SHRM
The H-1B visa cap deadline to hire skilled foreign workers has come and gone for fiscal year 2018. While the H-1B visa is incredibly popular, navigating the program requirements is stressful and the lottery can be unkind. In this article for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Russell Ford explains additional options for those… [Read More]
Russell Ford as Panelist for ‘Navigating Political Change for Your Brand’
Ford Murray attorney Russell Ford was invited by Maine Public Relations Council to be a panelist in discussing the changing political climate and how to navigate it in the interest of your brand. Join us on April 7th from 8am-9:30am at the University of Southern Maine. Here is an excerpt from the event’s summary: Does… [Read More]
SHRM asks FordMurray to comment on Trump’s immigration policies and hiring
The national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) asked FordMurray’s Russell Ford to provide his opinion on how President Trump’s immigration plans will impact hiring strategies. “Because of the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict people coming to the U.S., business travel has been impacted. Some firms are unwilling to send certain employees abroad for conferences… [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]
Michael Murray Published by New Hampshire Business Review
For New Hampshire health care employers in medically underserved areas, there is a resource for hiring doctors: The Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program. In this New Hampshire Business Review article, attorney Michael Murray explains how New Hampshire health care facilities can use the program to address the state’s physician shortage. Click here to read the… [Read More]
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