Insights: Results

Expanding Foreign Investment through Treaty Investor (E-2) Visa Reform

by David Berry and Jeffrey Gorsky

H-1B Applications: Proactive Steps in 2018

by Brad J. Hendrick

Last year, USCIS received approximately 199,000 applications for the 85,000 H-1B visas allocated each year.

The Building of a Virtual Border Wall

by Tammy Fox-Isicoff

This virtual wall has not just adversely impacted undocumented immigrants; it has adversely impacted those seeking legal immigrant and nonimmigrant status and those wishing to extend nonimmigrant status.

What about the Legal Immigrants?

by Michael P. Nowlan

Make the Workforce American Again

by Michael J. Wildes

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, including jobs in technology, engineering, science, architecture, accounting, and business.

Same-Sex Couples and Marriage Visas: Everything You Need To Know

by Elizabeth Hagearty

All marriages are considered equal under U.S. law. Here’s what that means for LGBTQIA+ immigrants.

Trends in EB1 Self-Sponsored Extraordinary Ability Permanent Residence Cases for Researchers

by Douglas J. Halpert

Both the “mirror test” and the USCIS regulatory standard impose exacting standards subject to interpretation.

Not too Broken to Fix

by Brian Graham

How to improve the H1-B lottery and protect wages now.

Employers Must Soon Use Yet Another New I-9 Form

by Fisher Phillips

New document could be liability trap for unsuspecting employers.

Should We Eliminate the H-1B Cap?

by Roxanne H. Levine

The United States’ H-1B visa program has helped foster growth in the U.S. while also placing severe limitations on visas. It may be time to consider eliminating the program cap altogether.

Loophole or Fatal Flaw?

by Joseph Begonis

Canada's Best Lawyers share their thoughts on the Safe Third Country Agreement

U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors

by Bradley L. Ortman

Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.

H-1B Planning for Fiscal Year 2019

by Lisa Koenig

Employers should be prepared to pivot.

Domestic Visa Renewal

by Tiffany Derentz

Domestic visa renewal is a game-changer, but it will take time and resources.

Changes to the New Form I-9 and Verification Process

by Nia Doaks

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honoree Nia Doaks of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete offers guidance in navigating new Form I-9 changes.

South Florida Legal Highlights: 2018 Year in Review

by Compiled by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from South Florida lawyers and law firms.