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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Worker can't be deported, judge rules; ICE agents accused of misconduct in raid - 02/24/09
Worker "was held in a cold concrete cell overnight and forced to sleep on the concrete flooring," the ruling said. "He was also deprived of food and drinking water for approximately 18 hours."Under these conditions, ICE agents questioned (him) without informing him of the reasons for his arrest or that his statements could be used against him in removal proceedings."(See Below) [ more ]
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Educational Immigration Seminars offered by Steven N. Garmo on March 3, 2009 - 02/12/09
Attorney Steve N. Garmo will speak at the MGIA 22nd Annual Trade Show & Convention located at the Rock Financial Showplace. The educational seminar which will consist of Understanding Work Visas and Complying with the I-9 Verification System, will be held on March 3, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Those interested in attending must register for the Convention with MGIA (the Michigan Green Industry Association, (248)-646-4992)); further information about the convention, cost, and pre-registration is available online at www.landscape.org under the “Events/Shows” link. [ more ]
Thursday, February 5, 2009
DOL Announces Effective Dates of New LCA and PERM Portals and Provides Some PERM Statistics - 02/05/09
The Labor Department has released its projections for when it will phase in the new versions of the LCA Form ETA 9035 and the PERM Form ETA 9089. [ more ]
We are now preparing cases for H1B Cap 2009! - 02/05/09
An H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupation) is a non-immigrant visa that is available to a foreign national who has been offered a job by a United States company for services to be performed in the United States. H-1B Visas are available to workers in specialty or professional occupations. It allows one to stay and work in the U.S. for an initial period of three years, but not to exceed six years. H-1B Visa holders can travel in and out of the United States, when it has been granted by a U.S. consulate. Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may receive visas as well. [ more ]
Labor Certification in Uncertain economy—how to protect yourself after layoffs? - 02/05/09
PERM Labor Certification is the process through which employers demonstrate their intent of hiring a foreign national for a permanent position in the United States. It was designed to protect the rights and opportunities of U.S. Workers, therefore requiring lengthy steps in recruitment in order to obtain a certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). After an employer has completed all recruitment efforts and provides evidence that there are no qualified, willing, or available U.S. workers for the offered position, the DOL will certify & issue the Labor Certification. The labor certification is the first step in most employment-based permanent residence (green card) cases. With the recent economic downturn it is important to be aware of the issues and eligibility criteria that arise when an employer involved in the labor certification process has had employee layoffs. [ more ]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases 2009 Poverty Guidelines. - 02/05/09
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released their update outlining the 2009 poverty guidelines which are used as an eligibility criterion for various community services and Federal programs. [ more ]
California Service Center (CSC) provides Update on Non-Minister Religious Worker I-485s and EB-5 Pilot Program I-4 - 02/05/09
The California Service Center has announced that they are in the process of identifying all pending Adjustment of Status Applications in the EB-5 category based on the pilot program and all non-Minister Religious Worker I-485s. They will expedite these applications due to the sunset date on March 6, 2009. [ more ]
Looking for a USCIS form or application? Garmo Immigration has the most up-to-date USCIS forms available on our website! - 02/05/09
Make sure to take a look at our Forms section of the website. Garmo Immigration provides free downloadable, user-friendly USCIS Forms which are always up to date. All forms, fees and specific filing instructions are available in the instructions, also provided by our website. Stop by today and download the application that you need! [ more ]
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