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It is of utmost importance that you, the client, are assured that your immigration lawyer has your best interest in mind and at heart, and that he or she will conclude your matter quickly, competently and in an affordable manner. Gus M. Shihab, Esq. and the attorneys at the law firm of Shihab & Associates hold these values at the forefront. Whether you are a human resource professional working for an employer involved in the employment of foreign professionals, a scientist, a professor, a small business owner, a multinational corporation, or a US Citizen involved in a family immigration case on behalf of a relative or a loved one, our lawyers possess the legal skills and sensitivities needed to achieve your goals.
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- Columbus H-1B Immigration Lawyer: H-1B Portability at the Port of Entry for H-1B Employment with a New Employer This article addresses the situation of an H-1B worker who has been terminated by their employer prior to the expiration of the H-1B validity period. ....
- Columbus Immigration Attorney Discusses the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program Avenue to Permanent Residency Part 1: Establishing the Regional Center The Regional Center Pilot Program offers an exiting avenue to a fast track Green Card for foreign nationals who wish to invest $1,000,000 and in some ....
- Columbus H-1B Immigration Lawyer: Prevailing Wage for H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers Authorized Deductions (Part 2 - Case Study) This is the second of a two-part article discussing authorized deductions for H-1B specialty occupation workers. Part 1 addressed the rules for ....
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July 16, 2010 – Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) Steps Up Employer Targeted Raids in Texas
ICE released information that it had fined employers in Texas who frequently employ undocumented aliens more than $600,000 since the begging of the Federal Fiscal Year in October 2009. The information also states that employers faced criminal prosecution in addition to the civil fines. The Obama Administration has been very aggressive in targeting employers who frequently employ undocumented aliens and has completed more than 1500 raids since the begging of the fiscal year, more than tripled what the Busch Administration was able to accomplish in prior years.
June 28, 2010 – BROADGATE v. USCIS Update - USCIS Files Memorandum In Opposition to Prevent Preliminary Injunction in Third Party Neufeld Memo Suit
The USCIS filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia a 72 page memorandum challenging the Plaintiff’s prayer for a preliminary injunction against the application of the January 8, 2010 Neufeld Memo. The lawsuit was originally filed by several information technology companies requesting the Court to issue a temporary and permanent injunction against the USCIS from using the January 8, 2010 Neufeld Memo in its H-1B visa petition adjudications. In its memorandum filed on June 25, 2010, the USCIS stated its position that it had not violated the Administrative Procedures Act since the memorandum memorialized longstanding agency interpretation of the H-1B visa statute and regulations. In addition, the USCIS argued that the Plaintiffs in this case had not met their burden by proving that they have a high likelihood to prevail on the merits in this case and hence the Court should not grant their request for a preliminary injunction.
June 24, 2010 – Dems Wary of Midterm Elections May Not Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform This Year
Rep. Luis Gutierrez is quoted to have said that many democratic Congressmen and women are wary of publicly supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform in fear of losing public support. He announced on Thursday that currently, Congress does not possess sufficient Democrats’ votes to pass CIR this year.
June 20, 2010 – Immigration Reform is Pushed by City of Columbus Council
The City of Columbus, Ohio passed a unanimous resolution in support of immigration reform. The resolution passed last night is non-binding on Congress but it is the second such measure a US City would undertake recently after Seattle who passed such measure several weeks ago. Councilwoman Tavaras states that the time is now for Congress to act and to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Gus Shihab, the founder of the Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA was invited to address City of Columbus, Ohio council on this historic step. More…..
June 18, 2010 – USCIS Releases Questions & Answers Regarding EB-5 Stakeholder’s Meeting
The USCIS released materials discussed during the Alien Entrepreneur EB-5 Stakeholder meeting held Wednesday June 16, 2010. The Stakeholder’s meeting discussed the Regional Center Proposal Memorandum issued in December 2009. USCIS posted a document including extensive Questions & Answers on its website which resulted from the Stakeholder’s session. The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA will continue to provide updates relative to developments in this area.
June 17, 2010 – ICE Releases Strategic Plan entitled Strategic Priorities for Fiscal Years 2010 - 2014
The Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) released a strategic plan for the period covering fiscal years 2010 through 2014 which will end on September 30, 2014. Hence this is a 3 year strategic plan. The strategic plan lists three priorities (1) preventing terrorism; (2) securing and managing US borders; and (3) enforcing immigration laws. To read the plan click here....
June 16, 2010 – USCIS Releases 2011 H-1B Visa Cap Update
The USCIS issued an update relative to the usage of H-1B visas subject to the annual cap. According to the most recent figures which reflected usage up to June 11, 2010, 22,200 regular cap visa petition s were received by the USCIS while 9,400 Master Degree exempt H-1B visas were received up to the aforementioned date. For the most recent update click here....
