Delay in Rescinding Rule that Allows H-4 Visa Holders to Work
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently notified a federal court of appeals that it will delay issuing a formal notice to rescind the rule allowing H-4 visa holders to…
Alcorn Method Success Story: Shifting from H-1B to a More Flexible Option
This is the first in a continuing series of posts that will describe a case handled by the Alcorn Immigration Law team that shows what we can do for you.* To…
What’s the Latest on the EB-5 Regional Center Program?
The EB-5 Regional Center Program remains in operation at least through March 23, 2018, when the temporary extension expires. Since 2015, the EB-5 Regional Center Program has been tied to…
Good News: Supreme Court Dashes Trump’s Effort to End DACA on March 5
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the Trump administration’s appeal to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on March 5. Sidestepping the federal court of appeals,…
Alternatives for Working H-4 Visa Holders and Their Employers
The spouses of H-1B visa holders face losing their work permits. If you’re one of the nearly 180,000 individuals in this situation or have an employee in this situation, what…
5 Things Employers Should Know About Immigrant Employees Under Trump
Stepped up raids under the Trump administration has prompted uncertainty and fear among all immigrants—both legal and undocumented—as well as employers. Last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served…
Dreamers Still in Limbo: What to Do?
Congress failed to pass immigration legislation this week that would provide Dreamers with protection from deportation or a path to citizenship. None of the four proposals before the Senate this…
Are You Ready for H-1B Season?
Companies seeking H-1B visas for foreign workers with special expertise should start preparing now to submit petitions in annual H-1B visa lottery in April—if they haven’t already. While a few…
Republican Senators Reintroduce Immigration Reform Bill
Great news for Silicon Valley: Two Republican Senators have reintroduced legislation to bring more well-educated, highly-skilled immigrants to the U.S. to live and work. Alcorn Immigration Law supports immigration for…
Sponsor Family Members for Green Cards While You Still Can
The White House yesterday gave lawmakers a framework for legislation that would give Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) a pathway to citizenship—one that President Trump would support. However, the…