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The Migrant Crisis in New York

In a totally different context, someone recently told my wife that life is complicated.  It is, to say the least. In an era marked by globalization and the pursuit of better opportunities, for better or worse, migration has become a significant feature of modern...

The Aftermath of This Year’s H-1B Lottery

I know I write a lot about the H-1B visa program.  Probably too much.  But this month’s missive must be written.  In today’s globalized world, the United States continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for skilled immigrants (even despite all the...

Immigration and Mental Health

In the spirit of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought a short missive on the connection between immigration and mental health would be appropriate.  And when I refer to mental health, I’m speaking to both attorneys and their clients. Many years ago, I...

The H-1B Lottery Registration Process

It’s that time of year again, and I do feel like I write about this annually, but given the emails that I’ve seen come across my desk over the past month or so, with attorneys having difficulty setting up their own accounts on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

The I-9 and COVID

The Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (“Form I-9”), is three (3) pages long.  The basic instructions are fifteen (15) pages long.  The Handbook for Employers (M-274), which is the Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) guidance for completing this...

Title 42. What Exactly Is It?

Last week a longstanding client of mine came to the office with one of his siblings and her six children.  They had recently been paroled into the United State at our southern border, and they were seeking assistance from our office so they could apply for asylum in...

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