(207) 613-7331

FordMurray Law

A National Business and Family Immigration Law Firm

  • Our Team
        • Our Team

          Meet our experienced team of attorneys and legal analysts. As your immigration attorneys, we are your trusted counsel and fierce advocates.

          With over 40 years of combined experience, FordMurray offers sophisticated legal solutions tailored to your business and your goals.

          In today’s rapidly changing immigration climate, you need attorneys who are responsive, client-centered and who understand the speed of business.

        • Attorneys

        • Russell Ford
        • Michael J. Murray
        • Julia Broulidakis
        • Shannon McKinnon
        • Our Staff

        • Our Staff
        • Working with Us

        • Case Studies
  • Immigration Practice Areas
        • Immigration Solutions for Higher Education and Private Schools

        • Higher Education Overview
        • Employment Visas for Faculty and Staff of Colleges and Universities
        • Special Handling PERM
        • SEVIS Certification and Compliance
        • Student Visas
        • I-9 Compliance for Higher Education
        • Retaining Your Workforce
        • Immigration Solutions for Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions

        • Healthcare Immigration Overview
        • J-1 Visas and Conrad Waivers
        • Extraordinary Ability Visas for Doctors and Healthcare Professionals
        • Employment Visas for Nurses
        • Employment Visas for Allied Health Professionals
        • I-9 Compliance for Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions
        • Retaining Your Workforce
        • Corporate Immigration

        • Corporate Immigration Overview
        • H-1B Visas
        • H-2B Visas
        • L Visa – for Multinational Companies
        • Corporate and STEM Extraordinary Ability Immigration
        • TN Visas – for Citizens of Canada and Mexico
        • Other Employment Visas
        • I-9 Compliance Training
        • Retaining Your Workforce
        • Immigration Solutions for Individuals, Families and Investors

        • Individual and Family Immigration Overview
        • Entrepreneur and Investor Visas
        • Spousal and Fiancé (K-1) Visas
        • Spouse-Sponsored Green Cards: Interview Preparation
        • Family Based Immigration
        • Naturalization
  • Featured Guides
        • Guides for Employers

        • Guide | Immigration Guide for Higher Education Employers
        • How to Admit Foreign Students into Your School – Free Guide
        • Guide | Immigration Guide for Healthcare Employers
        • Guide | H-1B Employers Guide and H-1B Guide for Individuals
        • Guide | H-1B Alternatives
        • Guide | Understanding the L Visa
        • Guide | Plan for an I-9 Compliance Audit
        • Guides for Individuals

        • Guide | Immigration Guide for Foreign Medical Graduates
        • Guide | E Visas for Trade or Investment
        • Guide | Sponsoring a Spouse or Family Member for Permanent Residence
        • Guide | Self-Petition Green Cards
  • Blog
    • Blog
    • Press
    • Case Studies
  • Contact

New Year, New Opportunities: Preparing for the H-1B Cap Registration and Lottery FY 2026

By FordMurray

As we usher in the new year, it is time to evaluate your workforce needs, including any new hires or current employees who may require sponsorship. One critical consideration for this season is the H-1B Cap Registration, often referred to as the H-1B “Lottery,” which will occur in March (actual date to be determined). Preparing… [Read More]

Filed Under: FordMurray Blog, News

Client Advisory: H-1B cap for fiscal year 2023 has been reached

By FordMurray

Client Advisory

USCIS announced Tuesday that they have received enough petitions to satisfy the congressionally mandated H-1B visa regular cap of 65,000 and the master’s cap of 20,000 for fiscal year 2023. There will be no further opportunities for cap-subject institutions to apply for new H-1B visas in FY 2023 but those that were not selected may… [Read More]

Filed Under: Advisory, Client Alert, FordMurray Blog

The Latest from the FordMurray Blog

  • Client Alert: New DHS Registration Rule for Noncitizens – What You Need to Know
  • Client Alert: Consider Avoiding International Travel at This Time – Heightened Visa Scrutiny and Entry Denials
  • New Year, New Opportunities: Preparing for the H-1B Cap Registration and Lottery FY 2026
  • Crimmigration: Navigating the Complex Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law for Defense Attorneys
  • Client Advisory: USCIS Set to Increase Fees Effective April 1, 2024

Looking for Specific Information? Search our Archives:

Featured Guides

  • How and Why to Proactively Plan for an I-9 Compliance Audits
  • J-1 Visa Waivers for Healthcare Employers
  • H-1B Visa Sponsorship
  • Guide | Understanding the L Visa
  • Self-Petition Green Cards
  • Student and Exchange Visitor Program
  • Guide | E Visas for Trade or Investment
  • Guide | Sponsoring a Spouse or Family Member for Permanent Residence

Categories

Overview

  • Home
  • Immigration Practice Areas
  • Contact

Other Links

  • Newsletter Sign-Up
  • News
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Refund Policy

Contact Us

(207) 613-7331

Email us

48 Free Street

Suite 300

Portland, ME 04101

Click For Map

Copyright © 2025