L-1A to EB-1C, from an Idea to an Approval
Kodem Law Firm PLLC is pleased to announce a string of approvals in the category of Multinational Executives and Managers under the Non-Immigrant L-1A (Intra-company Transferee) and the Immigrant EB-1C (Employment Based First Preference) categories for clients in various sectors as well as from diverse locations such as India and the Latin American (LATAM) region.
Efficacy of filing a writ of mandamus in immigration cases
A mandamus is typically issued when an officer or other authority is compelled to perform a duty and fails to do so despite a written demand. A writ of mandamus will only be issued to overturn an unlawful order.
Understanding a Demand Letter
A demand letter is a formal notice written on behalf of a client by a licensed attorney. It outlines the dispute between the client and the opposing party demanding the opposing party to act on the dispute.
Top 5 Considerations for Successful Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are business transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organizations, or their operating units are transferred to or consolidated with another company or business organization. As an aspect of strategic management, M&A can allow enterprises to grow or downsize and change the nature of their business or competitive position.
The Ultimate Guide to DS-160
DS-160 is an online non-immigrant visa application form required by US consulates for temporary travel to the United States and is submitted to the department of state. Each applicant – including children – must have their own Form DS-160 visa application.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA is an administrative relief program that shields qualifying immigrants who arrived in the United States as children from deportation.
F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows the applicants to enter the United States as full-time students at a recognized college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution, or to participate in a...
Public Access Files (PAF)
Employers who sponsor employees in the H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa categories are required to maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each employee. As the name suggests, all PAFs must be made available for the public to review upon request. The PAFs have to be ready within one working day of filing the Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Common I-9 and E-verify Mistakes
We have listed down some of the common mistakes Employees and Employers make during I-9 and E-verify
Difference Between Form I-9 and E-verify
Employers must have an I-9 on file for every active employee hired after November 6, 1986. Employers must verify each employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hiring. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services enforces this requirement and can impose civil fines and criminal penalties for failure to comply with the law.