If you are reading this article, you may not be familiar with the H-2B program. This is entirely different from the H-1B program and allows employers to hire non-professional workers to fill positions in, but not limited to, landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, and hospitality. If your business has been affected by the ongoing labor shortage,...
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Oct132022
On October 3, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Kim Kardashian for promoting a crypto asset security called EMAX, offered and sold by EthereumMax, on social media without disclosing the payment she received in exchange for the promotion. Kardashian agreed to settle the charges, paying $1.26 million in penalties, disgorgement, and interest,...
PERM is the first step in the green card process for most employment-based applicants. This requires the employer to conduct a recruitment campaign in good faith to demonstrate that there are no available, willing and qualified US workers to fill the position in question. To submit a PERM application (ETA 9089) the employer is first...
Sep282022
Most of you will recall the Trump Era public charge rule, from 2019, which caused chaos and uncertainty and tremendous amounts of paperwork for both applicants and their Attorneys. This was another attempt by the former President to reduce Immigration by denying Immigration benefits to those who rely on Government aid. For a recap of...
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Aug252022
Many people start companies because they are passionate about their idea, product, or vision. Investors love to see that passion in a founder, but they are obviously wanting a return on their investment. This is where exit strategies come into play, sometimes referred to as a liquidity event. You could lump things like a dividend...
Aug232022
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Last year USCIS came under heavy criticism for failing to issue all available employment-based green cards. Due to the pandemic, most Consulates were closed or operating at a reduced capacity which meant that unused family-based visas rolled over into the employment-based green cards. This was great news. Typically, there are 140,000 employment-based green cards available...