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 workers in the coming months. The new administration has signaled an interest in punishing those who are undocumented or who aide undocumented populations, so it...

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 focused on critical topics such as spring/summer travel considerations, timing for Cap filings, contingency planning, and evaluating the likelihood of success in the lottery. David...

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. Every year individuals who attempt the H-1B lottery are presented with the challenge of maintaining work eligibility if not selected. This session delved into effective...

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...

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...

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...

Missed a few memos while out this summer? Blissfully ignored the Trump Administration’s approach to immigration policy? We had you covered. In this session, Founder and Managing Partner, David Zaritzky...