12/17/2012

Immigration Alert: New State Laws Mandating Use of E-Verify Take Effect in 2013

On January 1, 2013, new laws will take effect in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, requiring employers to register for and use the otherwise voluntary federal E-Verify system, an online employment authorization verification tool administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the Social Security Administration. In addition, Georgia and Virginia have enacted new E-Verify requirements that will take...

12/12/2012

Immigration Alert: January U.S. Visa Bulletin Released

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the January 2013 Visa Bulletin. Priority cut-off dates for the most common employment-based categories are provided below.

Employment-based, first preference (EB-1):

• All foreign nationals: Current
  
  “Current” means that immigrant visa numbers are immediately available for all priority dates within the designated preference category.

Employment-based, second preference (EB-2):

• Worldwide:...

11/16/2012

Global Immigration Alert: End-Of-Year Consular Closings

The holiday season is a hectic time for international travel. Consulates are exceptionally busy due to the higher volume of visa applicants and office closures during home country and local holidays. We encourage corporate HR personnel, business travelers and foreign nationals to take proactive steps and plan ahead for visa issuance prior to travel.

Holiday closures should be noted for the following foreign consulates inside the United...

11/14/2012

Immigration Seminar: E-3 and Beyond: Immigration and Tax Issues Affecting Australians

Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP in collaboration with the University of Adelaide Northeast USA Alumni Network cordially invite you to join us for this informative seminar to be held on:

NEW DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location:

Cornell Club - New York | 6 East 44th Street | New York, NY 10017
 
Topics for Discussion:

During this one-hour presentation and Q&A session, the panel will explore selected issues in U.S....

11/08/2012

Immigration Alert: December 2012 U.S. Visa Bulletin Released

The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has published the December 2012 Visa Bulletin.

The priority cut-off date in the employment-based, second preference (EB-2) category for Chinese nationals advanced to October 22, 2007.  However, the priority cut-off date for Indian nationals in the EB-2 category remains unchanged from last month, at September 1, 2004.  Foreign nationals having a priority date before the established cut-off date are...