H-1B VISAS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 (UPDATED 06/06/2011)
USCIS has posted the most recent count for H-1B cap-subject petitions. As of June 1, 2011, USCIS has received approximately 13,600 H-1B cap-subject petitions and 9,300 for individuals with advanced degrees. http://1.usa.gov/H1bFY2012Count The H-1B program allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to fill specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Such positions include but are not limited to computer analysts and programmers, financial analysts, scientists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, architects and accountants. If you are a company or an individual seeking an H-1B work visa, we can help. Please contact us toll free at 1866-690-1844 to schedule ... Read more
USCIS ISSUES FINAL RULE ON EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 16, 2011)
Employers, agricultural recruiters and referrers for a fee must: (1) verify both the identity and employment authorization of each person hired, regardless of citizenship; (2) properly complete, retain and make available for inspection, Form I-9. The newly hired individual must: (1) attest to being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.; and (2) present to employer a document or combination of documents designated by statute and regulation as acceptable. The employer must examine the document(s), record the information on the I-9, and attest that they appear to be genuine ... Read more
USCIS REMINDS JAPANESE NATIONALS IMPACTED BY RECENT DISASTER OF TEMPORARY RELIEF MEASURES
USCIS recognizes that a natural disaster can affect the ability to establish or maintain lawful immigration status. Temporary measures to help individuals in this situation may include: a change/extension of nonimmigrant status (even if status has expired); extensions of advance parole; expedited adjudication of applications; and assistance to lawful permanent residents stranded overseas without U.S. entry documents. http://1.usa.gov/JapaneseNationalsInUSA Q and As in Japanese.pdf
ST. MARY’S PRESENTS THE GREAT DEBATE: IMMIGRATION ISSUES IN TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATES
When: Monday, March 28, 2011, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Where: Sarita Kenedy East Law Library- Law Alumni Room St. Mary’s School of Law Featured Guests: U.S. Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez Charles Cantú, Dean of St. Mary’s School of Law George Rodriguez, San Antonio Tea Party Nina Perales, National Litigation Director for MALDEF Lee Teran, St. Mary’s Law Professor Dream Act Students See the attached brochure. 2011 The Great Debate Brochure.pdf
DMCA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND ADDITION OF VETERAN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
De Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendáriz, L.L.P. is pleased to announce we are expanding the scope of our services to include a full state and federal criminal defense practice. In order to zealously and competently represent our clients’ interests in this area, we are also pleased to announce we have added veteran criminal defense attorney Jorge Aristotelidis to our firm. Jorge is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was a former Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Texas, and is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, a member ... Read more
SMITH LETTER HALF TRUE
In his Feb. 19 letter, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith said the 14th Amendment never intended to grant birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S to foreigners. He cited amendment author Sen. Jacob Howard’s comments during Senate debate on May 30, 1866, but he stopped quoting Howard when he got to the word “foreigners.†Here’s the rest of the story: “This will not, of course, include persons born in the United States who are foreigners, aliens, who belong to the families of ambassadors or foreign ministers …†Howard said. He did not say it would exclude citizenship to children of ... Read more
CORNYN’S NO HELP
Sen. John Cornyn is probably sincere in the compassion he expressed in the Jan. 29 paper (“Texans take note: Obama’s heart isn’t in immigration reformâ€) for the millions here without immigration papers. However, he must have decided that to actually do something for them would be political suicide. The DREAM Act, which would have legalized young people without papers who grew up here, had enough support to pass in the Senate and be signed into law, but Cornyn helped to block it from coming to a vote. So, his heart is with those who want to legalize their status, but ... Read more
AS OF NOV. 8, 2010 USCIS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT I-485S FILED CONCURRENTLY WITH RELIGIOUS WORKER PETITIONS (I-360S)
As of November 8, 2010, USCIS will no longer accept any I-485, I-765 (work) or I-131 (travel) applications filed concurrently with or filed based on pending I-360 petitions from individuals seeking classification as special immigrant religious workers. http://bit.ly/USCISReligiousFilings
H-1B WORK VISAS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FY 2011 (UPDATED 10/13/10)
As of October 8, 2010, approximately 41,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 15,400 H-1B petitions for foreign workers with advanced degrees. (http://bit.ly/H1B2011Count) The H-1B program allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to fill specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Such positions include but are not limited to computer analysts and programmers, financial analysts, scientists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, architects and accountants.
CAN I GET A WORK AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT?
Can I get a work authorization document? Yes, as long as you fit under one of the following categories: ASYLEES/REFUGEES. FOREIGN STUDENTS. 01) F-1 Optional Practical Training in an occupation related to studies (pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, 17-month extension for students with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. 02) F-1 Off-campus employment with a qualifying international organization; 03) F-1 Off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship. 04) J-2 spouse or minor child of a J-1 exchange visitor. 05) M-1 Practical Training after completion of studies. EMPLOYMENT BASED NONIMMIGRANTS’ 01) B-1 who is the personal or domestic servant of ... Read more
H-1B WORK VISAS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
Update (09/10/2010): As of Sept. 10, 2010, approximately 37,400 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 13,700 H-1B petitions for foreign workers with advanced degrees. (http://bit.ly/H1B2011Count) The H-1B program allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to fill specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Such positions include but are not limited to computer analysts and programmers, marketing and financial analysts, scientists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, architects and accountants. If you are an employer seeking to hire a foreign national in a qualifying job offer, now is the time – visas are still available for fiscal ... Read more
ARIZONA LAW DEMONSTRATES NEED FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM
Yesterday, the State of Arizona passed the most restrictive immigration law in the country. The law requires Arizona State police to stop and interrogate any person who appears to be unlawfully present in the United States. This law will inevitably result in United States citizens being arrested, interrogated and treated like criminals for simply looking like an undocumented immigrant. What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What does a United States citizen look like? The Arizona police force is supposed to make these decisions? Based upon what? Such an arbitrary police power should make all lovers of freedom cringe. The ... Read more