For the first time in years – if not decades – colleges, universities and graduate programs in the United States are facing a decline in enrollment of foreign students. This month, CNN reported F-1 visas issued to foreign students decreased nearly 20 percent in the year that ended September 20, 2017. The Wall Street Journal… [Read More]
Client Alert: USCIS Suspends Premium Processing on H-1B Cap Petitions
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]
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]
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 birthday. It is an apt time to remember that American presidents throughout our history debated the merits of immigration. At our country’s inception, our forefathers recognized the United States as a nation of immigrants, even… [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]
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]
