How One Firm Upgraded Security
Change can be difficult and challenging, especially for lawyers. Over the past year or so, my law firm has made a concerted effort to improve our cybersecurity defenses. The process is ongoing,…
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Why LEAD’s Programs Are Important for San Diego
San Diego is a close knit-town, and that’s a good thing. We live and breathe by the success of one another, and recognize that our own achievements are integrated with those of…
Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Employment of Professionals in the United States: How to Ensure that Your H-1B Cap Filings Aren’t Frantic or Too Last-Minute This Year
The H-1B Cap Season for non-immigrant visas benefiting foreign national professionals in specialty occupations is about to hit with full force. Nationwide, companies, human resources & global mobility professionals, immigration attorneys, and…
Reminder that Federal Law Requires Employers to Complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers, and some agricultural recruiters and referrers-for-a-fee must ensure proper…
January 2015 DOS Visa Bulletin: Continued Forward Movement in the EB-3 Preference Category!
Great news for many EB-3 green card applicants! The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for January 2015, which shows prospective immigrants the wait time in their respective employment-based or family-based immigrant visa…
Reminder: EB-5 Regional Centers Must File Form I-924A by December 29, 2014
On December 3, 2014, USCIS issued a reminder that all approved EB-5 regional centers with a designation letter dated on or before September 30, 2014, must file a Form I-924A, Supplement to…
USCIS Issues Fact Sheets on Naturalization
USCIS issued an updated fact sheet on naturalization, including information about the process and statistics from FY2001 through FY2014. USCIS also issued a fact sheet on naturalization through military service, including qualifications,…
AB 60 – Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants – Goes into Effect January 2015
The California Department of Motor Vehicles estimates that 1.4 million drivers are unlicensed or insured, many of whom are unable to receive a license because they are undocumented. Assembly Bill 60 (“AB…
P-1B Visa Overview
Temporary Visa for Internationally Recognized Group Entertainers: the P-1B Visa P-1B non-immigrant visas provide for temporary admission of internationally recognized group entertainers, who perform with or are an integral or essential part…
P-1A Visa Overview
Temporary Visa for Internationally Recognized Athletes: the P-1A Visa P-1A non-immigrant visas provide for temporary admission of internationally recognized athletes to temporarily perform at a specific athletic competition in the United States,…