CBP, specifically the Toronto Pre-Flight Inspection office, is still denying TN visa applications filed for Software Engineering positions, if the applicant does not possess an Engineering degree. For more information, please refer to Brian Zuccaro’s TN Visa blog.Read More >
USCIS has changed the date when the new I-129 form is required. For more information, please refer to Brian Zuccaro’s TN Visa blog.Read More >
The start of a new calendar year means that it is H-1B cap filing season once again. Each U.S. government fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th), new H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap of 65,000 with an additional 20,000 allotted to U.S. advanced degree individuals. Companies need to evaluate their anticipated […]Read More >
While this may be wishful thinking, there are signs that point to the possibility of more consistent L-1 adjudications for 2015 and beyond. One sign is recent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and U.S. Court of Appeals cases have exposed some inconsistencies and restrictive interpretations with respect to L-1 adjudications at Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) […]Read More >
The Department of State recently announced that it has extended visa validity periods for Chinese citizens visiting the U.S. under certain visa classifications. Chinese applicants for a B-category non-immigrant visa may now be issued multiple-entry visas for up to 10 years for business and travel. Qualified Chinese students and exchange visitors who qualify for F, […]Read More >
Attorneys Zabrina V. Reich and Anthony Barone Jr. and legal support staff members from Serotte Reich PPLC have joined Phillips Lytle LLP, a premier regional law firm. Ms. Reich joins Phillips Lytle as a partner and team leader for its Immigration Practice and Mr. Barone as Senior Council.
View Zabrina’s updated bio https://phillipslytle.com/people/zabrina-v-reich/