What must you carry on your person for identification if you are in the United States in a legal status?
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I-140 EAD Regulations Effective 17 January 2017
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2 December 2016
Radio Show Discussing Overview of the new I-140 EAD Regulations
US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
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US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
A discussion with two members of our community
US Immigration Options for Top Performers in Sciences, Business, Arts, Education, Athletics
The Proposed I-140 EAD Rule - Continually Updated
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This entry is now old law. The new law is at http://www.immigration.com/blogs/i-140-ead-regulations-effective-17-janu...
H-1 and L-1 Visa Petition Filing Fees Increased – Ongoing Updates if Needed
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12 January 2016
This is the latest release from USCIS. I think they are misreading the fees requirement. The law seemed to require higher fees only for L-1 employee counts (see my highlighted comments below under 19 December 2015 entry). The current USCIS release counts both L-1 and H-1 employees even for H-1 filing fees. We will wait and see if this clarified
President Obama’s Executive Action - Takeaway Points for Legal Immigration
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How to enter the USA to start a business and then continue
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Immigration.Com has received the following question, which I think is important enough to be answered in a format accessible to all the people abroad interested in starting a business in the USA.
The Question
USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fees
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On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed Public Law 111-230, which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees. The law, which already in effect, requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $2,250 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions.vUSCIS has clarified certain matters that employers should bear in mind.
Questions and Answers
Q. To which petitioners does the new fee apply?Another attack on H-1 and L-1 visas. Raised fees
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H.R. 6080 has been passed and is expected to be signed by the President today, 13 August 2010. This Bill raises The H-1B and L-1 application filing fees (fraud prevention and detection) by $2,000 for companies with 50 or more employees in USA if more than 50% of the employees are on H/L status. The fees are to be effective upon enactment (when the President signs and USCIS can implement) and will end on September 30, 2014.
The Bill states:Entering USA, what to expect?
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What kind of problems can employment-based nonimmigrants (H-1, L-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, TN) face during reentry?
I think this question is most relevant for H-1 holders, but other employment-based nonimmigrants may also note the general principles here.