With the Trump Administration is back in office, significant changes in the realm of business immigration are anticipated. However, anticipating his return, the Biden Administration spent December and January churning out important administrative changes to our immigration system. On January 17, 2025 the H-1B Modernization rules went into effect, and additionally there were important changes...
Managing Partner, David Z. Brown explored the impact of Donald Trump's second term on business immigration. With being one month in the new Administration, he shared key observations and discussed anticipated changes that may affect our clients and their employees. He also gave an “inside baseball” scoop on how we manage and file cases to...
Partner Mason Ellis and Supervising Attorney Barbara Vaz held an in-depth discussion on contingency planning for those not selected in the H-1B lottery, focusing on the Canadian option. Whether your company is based in the U.S., Canada, or both, Mason and Barbara explained how to leverage Canadian immigration options to ensure continuity for U.S. workers...
There have been significant changes in the area of I-9 compliance and worksite inspections over the past few years and add to that the expectation of large-scale sweeps for undocumented...
Managing Partner, David Zaritzky Brown, addressed the key challenges faced by foreign-born employees navigating the H-1B Cap registration process. This session provided a step-by-step walkthrough of the Cap process and...
Managing Partner David Zaritzky Brown started with a quick recap on what to expect from the H-1B Cap lottery process and then moved into the core program of contingency planning....
According to public reports, the Trump Administration is preparing to implement broad new travel and visa restrictions that could severely restrict entry for citizens of up to 43 countries. These...
Intended for employers and employees alike, it’s important in this environment to have a plan for green card processing. Employers need to consider what benefits they will offer and how...
Considering expanding your company into the U.S. market or want to understand visa classifications better to seamlessly tap into foreign born talent? Managing Partner David Zaritzky Brown hosted an insightful...
Managing Partner and Founder, David Z. Brown, covered the latest updates on I-9 compliance and worksite inspections. With significant changes over the past few years, and the looming expectation of large-scale sweeps targeting undocumented workers, it’s more crucial than ever for employers to stay informed and ensure compliance. The current administration has made it clear...
After several years of improved processing and increased flexibility in a variety of filing categories, the pendulum has swung and is still swinging in the other direction. This necessitates reevaluating original principles and reconsidering common strategies. Founder and Managing Partner David Z. Brown as he leveraged his 27 years of business immigration law experience to...
In recent conversations with HR professionals and clients, there is an underlying concern that something bad may happen despite otherwise maintaining status. While there have been cases where sudden changes in the system caused confusion and uncertainty, the majority of issues we encounter are manageable, especially when guided by accurate, up-to-date information. Managing Partner, David...
