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Comprehensive Immigration Reform – How It Started and Why It’s Needed
Aug 19, 2015
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The Startup Act of 3.0 – a Path to Citizenship for Entrepreneurial Immigrants
The Startup Act of 3.0 – a Path to Citizenship for Entrepreneurial Immigrants

In the midst of all of the CIR, yet another piece of legislation has entered the fray.

Aug 19, 2015
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New I-9 Form for Employers
New I-9 Form for Employers

USCIS has announced a new I-9 Employment Eligibility Form, found here.

Aug 19, 2015
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H-1B Visa Extensions
H-1B Visa Extensions

While the H-1B quota for the fiscal year 2014 is over, it is significant to note that those foreign nationals already in the US on H-1B visas are exempt from the annual quota.

Aug 19, 2015
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CIR's Startup Entrepreneur Visa
CIR's Startup Entrepreneur Visa

The discussion and debate around the proposed Immigration Reform bill continues.

Aug 19, 2015
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Extraordinary and Outstanding Immigrants – the EB-1 Visa
Extraordinary and Outstanding Immigrants – the EB-1 Visa

Although the Employment Based (“EB”) categories may change with the new CIR bill introduced just several weeks ago, there is no guarantee that the EB changes or the bill in its entirety will pass.

Aug 19, 2015
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Exceptional Immigrants – The EB-2 Visa and National Interest Waivers
Exceptional Immigrants – The EB-2 Visa and National Interest Waivers

Our last article was about the EB-1 Visa, which is set aside for “Aliens of Extraordinary Ability.”

Aug 19, 2015
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Skilled Workers and Professionals – The EB-3 Visa
Skilled Workers and Professionals – The EB-3 Visa

This will be the final part in the survey of the EB visas, as we have already covered the EB-5 visa and the EB-4 visa is too specific to talk about generally.

Aug 19, 2015
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Sanctions for Immigration Noncompliance
Sanctions for Immigration Noncompliance

Congress’ power over immigration is plenary, meaning it is absolute.

Aug 19, 2015
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Tax Implications for Immigrants
Tax Implications for Immigrants

Tax consequences on one’s income are bound to arise regardless of the way a person has immigrated to the US- – through investment, employment, or family relationships.

Aug 19, 2015
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Immigration Implications of the DOMA Ruling
Immigration Implications of the DOMA Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States came out with a flurry of exciting decisions last week, including the decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”).

Aug 19, 2015
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Legal Issue Series - How Many Researchers Does it Take?
Legal Issue Series - How Many Researchers Does it Take?

This is the first of our Legal Issue Series, which will answer hard immigration questions and will attempt to fill in the many holes in the immigration system through legal analysis.

Aug 19, 2015
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