Seminar: Understanding the Latest Biden Administration Immigration Actions
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Biden Administration Revokes Trump Era “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order
On January 25, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (“Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers”), which effectively revoked Trump’s Buy American and Hire American Executive Order (“BAHA”). The revocation of BAHA may represent a shift in employment-based…
How to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Lottery
Employers who plan to hire or retain potential H-1B employees should prepare now for the H-1B cap registration period (“H-1B Cap Lottery”), which runs from March 9 through March 25, 2021. Registrants who are selected will have the opportunity to…
Immigration 2019: A Look at the Year Ahead Webinar Recording Now Available
Are you aware of the Trump administration’s latest plans to further change legal immigration policies that will impact many foreign born professionals and their employers? Watch this informative webinar, “Immigration 2019: A Look at the Year Ahead,” for the information…
Immigration 2019: A Look at the Year Ahead for Employers and Professionals Webinar on January 30
Are you aware of the Trump administration’s latest plans to further change legal immigration policies that will impact many foreign born professionals and their employers? Join me for a webinar, “Immigration 2019: A Look at the Year Ahead,” for the information you…
It’s Family Reunification, not Chain Migration
In a recent statement, the government belittled our family reunification immigration laws, adopting the pejorative term “chain migration.” It further claimed family immigration “has depressed wages and job opportunities for comparably skilled American workers.” Aside from offering no valid proof of this…
Ann Badmus Discusses Sanctuary Cities on Talk Radio
Here’s my recent radio interview with Chris Saucedo WBAP News Talk Radio in Dallas. Interesting and lively discussion about immigration law and so-called “sanctuary cities.” I’d love to hear what you think about sanctuary cities and current direction of immigration….
What are the new priority date rules for employer sponsored green cards?
Because the U.S. has annual limits on the number of employment sponsored green cards issued (as determined by “preference” category and the applicant’s country of chargeability), most applicants who apply for a green card based on a job need to know…
How to get your immigration records from the government
You may want or need a copy of your immigration records from the government for many reasons. Whatever the purpose, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to access that information, regardless of your immigration status. However,…
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Immigrant Visas: December 2016
Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please…
