Nominate Your Amazing DFW Leaders Now!
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, let’s shine a spotlight on amazing North Texas immigrants who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in business, profession, civic service, or advocacy. Nominate now for these prestigious awards: Immigrant Entrepreneur Immigrant Professional Excellence Immigrant Spirit…
New 2015 Physician Practice Search Guide, 2nd Edition Released by NAPR
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Physician Recruiters has released the 2015 Physician Practice Search Guide, 2nd Edition, available for immediate distribution in paperback and as an e-book. This is the first time the Guide has targeted…
Announcing the winners of the 2015 Immigrant Journey Awards!
Cowles and Thompson’s Immigrant Journey Awards diversity program recognizes and honors outstanding North Texas immigrant leaders in business, profession, community, and advocacy.This year’s winners were announced on June 12, 2015 at Prestonwood Country Club. Congratulations to the 2015 honorees! Immigrant…
Government Settles Lawsuit Against International Hotel Chain Over Discrimination Against Foreign-Born Worker
The Justice Department recently announced that it reached a settlement with Hilton Worldwide (Hilton), an international hotel chain, to resolve allegations that Hilton discriminated against a foreign-born worker. Specifically, the department found that a Hilton-owned hotel in Naples, Florida, discriminated against…
North Texas Immigrant Leaders Will Be Honored at the 2015 Immigrant Journey Awards
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, Cowles & Thompson, PC presents the 2015 Immigrant Journey Awards on June 12. Winners of the Immigrant Entrepreneur, Immigrant Professional Excellence, Immigrant Spirit, and Immigrant Advocate Awards will be announced at the luncheon. May…
USCIS Announces Work Authorization Available for Certain H-4 Spouses
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez announced today that, effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based…
Webinar Recording: Proving and Winning Your H-1B Case in 2015
Watch our new webinar recording about H-1B visas. The government will accept new H-1B applications on April 1, 2015. This online seminar offers critical information that employers and their sponsored employees need to apply for an H-1B visa. From the convenience of your…
New Webinar: H-1B Visas: Proving and Winning Your Case in 2015
Webinar: H-1B Visas: Proving and Winning Your Case in 2015, Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. CST. The government will accept new H-1B applications on April 1, 2015. This online seminar offers critical information that employers and their sponsored employees…
President Obama Could Announce Immigration Reform Plan This Week
You might have seen the headlines – Obama’s Immigration Plan Could Grant Papers to Millions, at Least for Now Obama Plan May Allow Millions of Immigrants to Stay and Work in U.S. Obama to announce 10-point immigration plan via exec…
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Property Management Company
The Justice Department recently reached an agreement with Milestone Management Company, a nationwide residential property management firm headquartered in Dallas, resolving claims that the staffing company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). In a charge…
