Dimo Michailov, Author at Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC

About Dimo Michailov

Dimo has over 15 years of experience in US immigration including employment-based immigration benefits, corporate compliance and family based immigration. He represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of cross-border immigration matters including mobility of key foreign executives and managers, specialized knowledge workers, and foreign nationals with extraordinary ability.

Re-Entry Permit – Expedite by Having Attorney Call USCIS

Although, as we wrote recently, there is a procedure for expediting the fingerprinting appointment in connection with a re-entry permit for green card holders, such requests are not always honored in a timely manner. Our law firm now offers a second alternative to have the fingerprinting appointment expedited by USCIS. If you have a re-entry permit pending with USCIS or if you plan to file one, we can, as an attorney on your behalf, call the USCIS and request that your fingerprinting appointment be expedited. Having an attorney call the USCIS and explain the situation warranting expedited processing has advantages and recent experience shows that, given the circumstances, can significantly expedite the biometric appointment and the issuance of re-entry permit. Please read the full article or contact us directly for more information on this option.

By Dimo Michailov|2008-05-12T07:31:12-04:00May 12th, 2008|News|

TN Visa Period Extension Proposed

The USCIS announced yesterday that it is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to increase the maximum amount of time a TN visa holder can remain in the U.S. before seeking readmission or extension of stay from one year to three years. The goal behind the proposed rule is to provide TN visa holders similar visa terms as other skilled worker visas, such as H-1B. Please read the full article on details regarding the proposed rule and TN visas.

By Dimo Michailov|2008-05-07T06:44:08-04:00May 7th, 2008|News|

E-Verify Third Party Agent

We wrote earlier today about the improvements to the E-Verify program. In the past weeks we have been approached by some of our corporate clients and asked whether we would provide E-Verify services. In addition to advising employers on immigration, E-Verify, and employment authorization compliance, we are now registered with USCIS as E-Verify Third Party [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:51-04:00May 6th, 2008|News|

USCIS Improves E-Verify Program Accuracy

USCIS just announced a couple of significant enhancements to the E-Verify program which should increase its accuracy and appeal to employers. One of the main concerns of E-Verify is that a fair number of legitimately authorized workers receive a non-confirmation which has consequences, ranging from embarrassment to potentially losing their employment. Please read the full article for details on the E-Verify enhancements.

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:54-04:00May 6th, 2008|News|

iGate Mastech Fined $45,000 by DOJ for H-1B Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 1, 2008, that it has imposed a civil fine of $45,000 to iGate Mastech, Inc., a Pittsburgh computer consulting company in connection with the company's alleged discrimination against United States citizens in its employment practices and advertisements. Please read the full article for details on this civil fine settlement.

By Dimo Michailov|2010-01-01T17:14:31-05:00May 2nd, 2008|H-1B, News|

Aytes Testimony In Front of Congress

The House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugess, Border Security and International Law held a hearing yesterday, April 30, 2008, on the topic of "Wasted Visas, Growing Backlogs." Michael Yates from USCIS and Stephen Edson from the State Department testified in front of the Committee. Please read the full article on details of their testimony.

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:54-04:00May 1st, 2008|News|

Paper Visa Applications Eliminated

The Department of State has published a final rule which, effectively April 29, 2008, eliminates the paper visa application and requires that all non-immigrant visa applications to be submitted electronically. Please read the full article for details on the new visa application.

By Dimo Michailov|2008-04-30T06:50:39-04:00April 30th, 2008|News|

Foreign Citizen: Can I Donate Money to a Political Campaign?

In the height of the political season, we have been asked numerous times by foreign citizens, "Can I contribute money to a political candidate's campaign?" The short answer, is 'Yes, you can, but only if you are a legal permanent resident (green card holder).' This comes from the Federal Election Campaign Act and the definition of "foreign person" which excludes green card holders. See this article for more details and on what election-related activities by foreign citizens are permitted.

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:54-04:00April 29th, 2008|News|

Foreigners and the U.S. Political Process – Permitted Activities

We are in the peak of the Democratic Party primary season and we are very close to have the general Presidential election campaign under way. Some of the candidates have expressed opinions on immigration, in connection with the campaign, or previously, and it is natural for some foreign citizens, both living in the U.S. and abroad, to be interested in contributing money and/or services to a candidate's campaign. However, there are strict rules that govern what a foreign citizen can do during an election campaign. Please read the full article on analysis on what can foreign nationals do in connection with U.S. election campaigns.

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:55-04:00April 29th, 2008|News|

EAD Form I-765 Updated

The USCIS has released an updated version of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. The form now includes additional eligibility codes in connection with the recent interim rule regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. Please read the full article for more details about this form revision.

By Dimo Michailov|2008-04-28T06:13:08-04:00April 28th, 2008|News|

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