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The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Applications Engineer.” The Employer’s Application was accepted by the CO on October 10, 2007 and listed that the Employer had advertised…
After taking the oath and becoming a Unites States Citizen (USC), it is important to be aware of the newfound rights and responsibilities that come along with Citizenship. All American citizens enjoy the following rights: freedom of expression and worship, right to vote in elections, right to a just and…
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Production Planning/Scheduling Manager.” The Employer listed the offered wage for the position as $67,000 per year and required a Master’s degree…
Now that all of the new H-1B visas for the 2011 Fiscal Year have been allocated, What options do Employers who are looking to hire Foreign National Professionals have? Here are some creative solutions to this problem: O-1 Visa The O-1 visa is suited for individuals of extraordinary ability or…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has received sufficient H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for FY2010. New H-1B Petitions filed after January 26, 2011 seeking an employment start date in FY2011 will be rejected by USCIS. Stay posted to MVP Law Group for H-1B…
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Team Lead/Software Engineer.” The Application was accepted by the CO on September 6, 2007. The Employer indicated on ETA Form 9089…
Starting February 1, 2011 the US Consulate General Karachi announced that visa services will be expanded. All residents of Sindh and Balochistan should begin to apply in Karachi for the following nonimmigrant categories beginning February 1: • Business travel (B1) • Tourist visas for senior citizens over the age of…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has updated the count of H-1B petitions received and counted towards the 65,000 cap. As of January 21st, 2011 62,800 H-1B Regular CAP subject non-immigrant visa petitions have been filed with the USCIS towards the 65,000 cap. *USCIS will continue to accept…
With the commencement of the 112th Congress on January 5, 2011, Representative Elton Gallegly (R-CA) was appointed to lead the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. Rep. Gallegly is best know for his restrictive immigration policies and push in creating the E-Verify program. He believes the solution to illegal immigration…