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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Obtain a Green Card Through Employment: PERM Labor Certification
In order to work in the USA, foreign workers need to either obtain a temporary work visa (non-immigrant, short-term) or a green card (permanent residency). Most foreign workers begin working in the USA on a temporary work visa and “convert” it to a green card through the labor certification process (PERM).
