The USCIS will begin accepting Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2015 H-1B Visa petitions on April 1, 2014, which, if approved, will allow foreign beneficiaries, who hold “specialty occupations,” to begin working in the U.S. on or after October 1, 2014. H-1B History The first count of petitions received as of April 9, 2012 was 17,400 for […]
USCIS Now Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages
Do you and your partner think you qualify for immigration benefits (such as a green card) as a same-sex, married couple? The following immigration benefits are now available to same-sex married couples after the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”): the right to be petitioned for by a same-sex U.S. citizen spouse […]
New, Updated Form I-9
Don’t get caught unaware! Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 has changed. All employers may no longer use prior versions of the Form I-9 beginning May 7, 2013. Want to make sure you have all the information? Let us help. Contact (210) 704-1240 or (866) 404-1034.
CBP No Longer Issuing a Paper form I-94
Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) will no longer be issuing paper copies of the arrival/departure forms I-94 (except at land border ports of entry and for certain visitors). CBP is now automating the form, if you want a hard copy, you can obtain it at www.cbp.gov/I94 Still have questions? Learn more by calling (210) 704-1240 […]
Attorney Andres Perez Interviewed by Fox News About I-9 Audits
Perez & Malik, PLLC attorney Andres Perez featured on Fox News regarding I-9 Audits Perez & Malik, PLLC attorney Andres Perez sat down with Fox San Antonio correspondent Christina Coleman to talk about the recent closing of a local sushi restaurant chain. Perez said, “Prior to the rise in I-9 audits the government would typically raid a […]
Major Reform in Obama Immigration Policy Relieves DREAMers
The Department of Homeland Security announced dramatic reform in the Obama administration’s immigration policy to stop deporting and begin granting work permits to young law-abiding, illegal immigrants. Although not a path to citizenship, immigrants will be able to apply for a two-year renewable work permit that allows them to work in the U.S. legally. Applicants […]
Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage
Green Card Marriage: What Comes After The Walk Down the Aisle? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, each year, over 450,000 U.S. citizens marry foreign-born nationals, who subsequently petition to acquire a green card and establish permanent residency. In 2010, foreign-born spouses of U.S. citizens accounted for 57 percent of the total immediate relative LPR […]
I-9 Compliance Tips For Your Business
Within the U.S. business world, employers must meet the demands of the federal government and comply with the provisions listed under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (“IRCA”) of 1986. The IRCA requires employers and their employees to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (“EEV”) Form I-9, which verifies the legal eligibility for a newly hired employee […]
Immigration Visas: Revision to Three- and Ten-year Ban
According to USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas, a change to the three- and ten-year re-entry bars placed on undocumented immigrants is anticipated to take effect by the end of this year.
Perez & Malik, PLLC Immigration Lawyers to file TPS Pro Bono for local Syrian Nationals
In response to ongoing violence due to political unrest occurring in Syria, the Department of Homeland Security has designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). In keeping with its commitment to assisting immigrants with humanitarian needs, Perez & Malik, PLLC are processing applications for TPS for local Syrian Nationals. Perez & Malik, PLLC is an […]
