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USCIS Issues “Clarifications” for Entrepreneur Immigrants: Self-sponsored H-1B and EB-2 NIW May be Possible, EB-5 Streamlined

USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas just announced a number of initiatives intended to boost the ability of immigrant entrepreneurs to obtain immigrant benefits for themselves, as part of the Obama administration's goal to boost hiring and jobs. Director Mayorkas has announced a number of initiatives and "clarifications" of existing temporary and permanent work visas which should [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:48:12-04:00August 3rd, 2011|Articles, EB-1, EB-2, EB-5, H-1B, News, Policy|

H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase for Certain Filings Becomes Effective

Many of our readers and clients are aware of the recent developments with respect to the "border security bill" passed by Congress and recently signed by President Obama into law (Public Law 111-230). What Are the New H-1B and L-1 Filing Fees? Effective immediately, Public Law 111-230 requires the submission of an additional fee of [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:48:41-04:00August 20th, 2010|Articles, Fees, H-1B, L-1, News|

Analysis of “REPAIR” Immigration Reform Proposal

The political climate here in Washington, DC changes very quickly. We wrote recently about some broad conceptual proposals for comprehensive immigration reform, followed by our reports of President Obama's remarks that he does feel that the time is ripe for immigration reform. However, some congressmen are pushing an immigration reform proposals forward. A recent proposal [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:48:46-04:00May 19th, 2010|Articles|

Immigration Reform – On Hold This Year?

We have written and reacted previously on developments related to immigration reform here in Washington, DC (March 12, 2010 and March 18, 2010). Our articles developed a fair amount of comments, excitement and hope. However, the uncertainty and the current political climate here in Washington may make comprehensive immigration reform a rollercoaster ride. In comments [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2010-04-29T11:26:50-04:00April 29th, 2010|Articles|

Senators Schumer and Graham Unveil Immigration Reform Plan

In an opinion piece, to be published tomorrow, Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Washington Post, Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC) have unveiled their proposal for comprehensive immigration reform. The plan, as outlined in the Washington Post piece, sets several four broad principles for immigration reform. Biometric Social Security Cards to Prevent [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:48:51-04:00March 18th, 2010|Articles|

Current State of Immigration Reform: Barely Moving

Today's Wall Street Journal has a recap of recent high-level meetings and plans regarding an immigration reform, a topic which President Obama said he will tackle during his first year in office. Washington has been busy for the past few months with health care, wars and the economic crisis. Not surprisingly, immigration reform has not [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2010-03-12T10:48:06-05:00March 12th, 2010|Articles, News, Policy, USCIS|

Final Stimulus Bill to Restrict TARP Recipeints From Issuing New H-1B Visas

The final version of the stimulus bill, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1, S. 1), was passed by the Congress late on Friday. The final version of ARRA included Senator Sanders’ amendment and the final version which is expected to be signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday, February 17th, will restrict [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:36-04:00February 16th, 2009|H-1B, News|

Senate Version of Stimulus Bill to Restrict H-1B Visas for TARP Recipients

Today, Tuesday, February 10, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote and approve a version of the Stimulus Bill which President Obama has been pushing very hard over the past weeks. The version of the Stimulus Bill contains a provision which would automatically and for a period of two years make all employers who are [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:37-04:00February 10th, 2009|H-1B, News|

Immigration Reform to be Delayed

We have spoken to clients and written about the slim chances of having an immigration reform early into the upcoming Obama administration. The Wall Street Journal has an article which analyzes the consequences of the changes in Congressional seats as a result of the recent election and how it may affect the immigration reform. Some of [...]

By Dimo Michailov|2017-05-20T21:49:42-04:00November 13th, 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|

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