H-1 Cap Blog

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The H-1b visa is the most commonly used U.S. work visa for highly skilled foreign born workers in fields such as information technology, engineering, research, academia, and others. Hammond Law Group is committed toward making sure that its clients have the most up to date information regarding issues that impact H-1b workers and the employers that hire and employ them. This Blog will allow HLG's attorneys to timely post all critical information about the H-1b cap, H-1b issues impacting processing by the USCIS, H-1b visa issuance at U.S. Consulates, DOL enforcement actions against H-1b employers, green card processing for H-1b workers, legislation, and advocacy. Please also visit: www.HammondLawFirm.com.
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Archive for October, 2008

HLG to host NYC seminar

On Nov. 7th, Hammond Law Group will host an immigration seminar specifically designed for IT companies. The seminar will be held in NYC at the Helmsley Hotel. For more info visit the HLG web-site.

TN Admission Period Now Three Years

The USCIS has increased the admission period from one year to three years for Canadian and Mexican nationals.  The rule also provides three year extensions for qualifying workers.  TNs can be issued by Border Officers or if the worker is in the US, by the USCIS.
TN visas are available for dozens […]

Free Immigration Seminar for IT Employers

Hammond Law Group is pleased to announce a free immigration seminar for employers of foreign nationals on Friday, November 7, 2008 from 8:30am -12:30pm at the New York Helmsley Hotel in New York City. 
WHERE?
The New York Helmsely Hotel
212 East 42nd Street
New York City, 10017
EVENT FEE*
The event is FREE to all clients and friends of […]

HLG has received inside information that the USCIS may start to relax its interpretation of the Kellogg Language (i.e. “Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable”) and when it must be added to an application. A source of constant ambiguity, the addition or subtraction of this “magic language” from labor certification applications has consistently led […]