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Miller Mayer Immigration Attorneys to Speak at the IIUSA 7th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum in Miami, FL
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys Carolyn Lee and Kristal Ozmun will speak at the Invest In the USA (IIUSA) 7th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum, held in Miami, FL, from October 23-25, 2017. Ms. Lee will speak on the panel entitled “EB-5 Compliance: Are You Ready for...
Miller Mayer Immigration Attorneys Co-author Article about Key Immigration Concepts for College and University Counsel
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys David Wilks and Steve Yale-Loehr co-authored an article entitled "Ten Key Immigration Concepts for College & University Counsel," published on September 28, 2017, in the National Association of College and University Attorneys'...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted Regarding STEM OPT Report
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted recently about the new STEM OPT report by several news outlets, including: Bureau of National Affairs: Will Work Program for Foreign Tech Students End? PIE (Professionals in International Education) News:...
NFAP Issues Report on the Value of STEM OPT
The National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) has just released two policy briefs on the value of STEM OPT (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Optional Practical Training). Today, 81 percent of the full-time graduate students at U.S. universities in...
U.S. Suspends Certain Visa Services in Turkey
The United States has suspended certain visa services in Turkey. On October 8, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it was suspending nonimmigrant visa services at its diplomatic facilities in Turkey. Nonimmigrant visas include business, tourist,...
State Dept. Releases Cable on Revised Guidance Regarding 90-Day Rule
The Department of State recently released the following cable to the field: UNCLASSIFIED 17 STATE 95090 Sep 16, 2017 Subject: Change to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and Introduction of 90 Day Rule 1. SUMMARY: This cable advises posts on the application of INA section...
DOL Changes iCERT System for H-2A and H-2B Programs
In an effort to provide better service and ensure that more complete H-2A and H-2B applications are submitted for review, the Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is releasing new enhancements to the iCERT System's application filing...
USCIS Reminds about Immigration Services Available to Those Affected by Disasters
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a reminder about immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including disasters such as hurricanes. USCIS said the following measures may be available on a case-by-case...
Premium Processing Now Available for All Petitioners Seeking H-1B Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) resumed premium processing on October 3, 2017, for all H-1B visa extension-of-stay petitions. Premium processing is now available for all types of H-1B petitions. USCIS explained that when a petitioner requests the...
Revised Form Allows Work Authorization and SSN Application Simultaneously for Certain Categories
Based on a new information-sharing partnership between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), foreign nationals in certain categories or classifications can now apply for work authorization and a social security...
