Archive for the ‘Non-immigrant (Temporary) Visas’ Category

Certain Spouses of H-1B Holders Authorized to Work

2/27/2015 Written by SRW Lawyers

In a recent article published by the Society for Human Resource Management, SRW attorney Andrew M. Wilson was quoted expressing his support for the executive action authorizing spouses of H-1B holders to work: “I know of H-1B individuals who have left employment to return home because of this issue, as well as individuals who decided […]Read More >

DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants

2/26/2015 Written by SRW Lawyers

The long awaited work authorization eligibility has finally come for some H-4 dependent spouses. CIS announced today that effective May 26, 2015, they are extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. DHS amended the regulations to allow these H-4 dependent […]Read More >

New CBP “Appeals” Process for TN Visa Denials

2/26/2015 Written by SRW Lawyers

According to a recent meeting held between the Upstate NY AILA chapter and the Buffalo, NY Peace Bridge CBP office, CBP has instituted a new “appeals” process for denied / withdrawn applications. For more information, please visit  Brian Zuccaro’s TN Visa blog.Read More >

Update on CBP Admission of Mexican TN Visa Workers

2/6/2015 Written by SRW Lawyers

For updated information on the admission of Mexican TN workers, please visit Brian Zuccaro’s blog.Read More >

Options to Change Status to TN Visa When Spouse Not Canadian Citizen

1/30/2015 Written by SRW Lawyers

Question: I am a Canadian citizen currently in the U.S. under F-1 status. My spouse is on F-2, but is not a Canadian citizen. What are my options to apply for a TN, and how would my spouse obtain TD status? For more information, please refer to Brian Zuccaro’s TN Visa blog.Read More >