Reciprocity Change on E Visas for France
The U.S.Department of State has issued the following announcement which represents a significant change in the validity period for E visas for French citizens: “Please note effective August 29, the…
5 Maggio Kattar attorneys included in Best Lawyers® list – including a Lawyer of the Year!
Maggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander, P.C. is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition Maggio Kattar attorney Kimberley Best Robidoux was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as…
BILL H.R. 2895 COULD REDUCE WAIT TIME FOR INDIAN EB2 PHYSICIAN GREEN CARDS TO FIVE YEARS
There is legislation pending in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate which would eliminate the green card line for physicians born in India, once five…
ICE Increases Scrutiny of Form I-9 Compliance
MK Shareholder Attorney Kimberley Best Robidoux recently sat down with NBC San Diego’s Danny Freeman to discuss the new scrutiny on employers’ compliance with the Employment Eligibility Verification requirements of…
Changes to EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Announced by USCIS
USCIS has announced changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program that will go into effect November 21, 2019. The changes will include: Raising the minimum investment amount from $1M to…
Oregon employers required to notify employees of Form I-9 inspections
The State of Oregon has passed SB 370 which, effective January 1, 2020,will require that employers notify their employees of any notice of inspection by a federal agency of the…
Meredith Jolie co-hosts event with Judge Paul L. Friedman
On Thursday, July 19, 2019, Maggio Kattar immigration attorney Meredith Jolie co-hosted the annual reception for alumni of the University at Buffalo School of Law. This event is hosted each…
Updates on the F-1 Optional Practical Training Lawsuit (WashTech vs. US DHS)
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia allowed a lawsuit challenging DHS’s optional practical training (“OPT”) programs for F-1 international students to move forward. WashTech,…
U.S. House of Representatives passes Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act
The House of Representatives passed HR1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, on July 10, 2019. This bill proposes to change the allocation of immigrant visas both in the family…