Not many employers are aware that the US offers a separate temporary work visa category for Registered Nurses – the H1-C Visa. For employers, H1-C is a more immediate relief then the Schedule A category which often has long waiting lists.
What is H1-C Program?
The H1-C program was established by the Nursing Relief for [...]
Over 179 Immigration Bills introduced in the Senate in the 1st QTR of 2008 alone!
US legislators seem to be undaunted by the failure of President Bush’s Immigration Reform Bill. As it became clear that passing a comprehensive bill that satisfied everyone is going to be impossible in near future, legislators changed battle tactic and [...]
The Agency Finalizes H1-B LCA Compliance Guide for Employers!
A recent report published by the US Department of Labor (DOL) indicates that FY 2009 is slated to be the year of “Integrity” for the foreign labor certification program. The 2009 Congressional Budget Justification Of Foreign Labor Certification report provides a comprehensive review of DOL’s past [...]
Effective June 30th, 2008 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will issue Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) valid for two years to individuals who have filed Form I-485, Application for Adjust Status to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) but are on the waiting line as immigrant visa numbers are not currently available.
If such an [...]
Among the horde of Bills being introduced lately in the Senate, “The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act” (S. 3114) introduced on June 11, 2008 by a bi-partisan group of Senators, has been long due and a welcome one. The bill is aimed at ensuring that asylum seekers and other detained immigrants are [...]
