Gee & Zhang E-Blast: New H-1 selection procedures: The USCIS has published regulations advising that the H-1 lottery procedures for 2020 will be changed. The new procedures will require that prospective employers register the names of the prospective H-1 employees between March 1-20. This year the Gee and Zhang Immigration Seminar will be conducted on […]
Category Archives: Non-Immigrant-Visa-NIV
Important Immigration Law Developments
Important Immigration Law Developments: While most of the newspaper headlines and articles have been focused upon undocumented aliens and asylum-seekers, the Trump administration has initiated a number of new policies and procedures that may have implications upon the work and travel of your foreign employees. Please take a moment to review these comments to ascertain […]
2019 RICE International Students Presentation
On February 12, 2019 Andrew H. Gee gave a presentation on immigration issues for international students at Rice Univeristy. See presentation below.
New Proposed Rule to Change H-1B Lottery
New Proposed Rule to Change H-1B Lottery The Trump Administration has published a proposal to change the H-1B lottery process as soon as 2019. The aim of these changes is to more closely align the H-1B classification with President Trump’s Buy American Hire American (BAHA) Executive Order. The two primary changes would consist of: Employer […]
2018 UH International Students Presentation
On October 12, 2018 Andrew H. Gee gave a presentation on immigration issues for international students at the University of Houston. See presentation below.
Pilot Program for Canadian L-1s Applying in Blaine, WA
Pilot Program for Canadian L-1s Applying in Blaine, WA U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced a new pilot program for processing L-1 Canadian NAFTA petitions. This pilot program is limited to the Blaine, WA port of entry (POE) and is currently scheduled to run from […]
Premium Processing Suspended
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 the USCIS announced the temporary suspension of premium processing for all H-1 B Cap petitions for fiscal year 2019. The USCIS indicated it expects the suspension to last until September 10, 2018. While we normally do not recommend that our clients seek premium processing on H-1 Cap cases, there are […]
H-1B Webinar
A recording of our webinar held on February 15, 2018 that covered the H-1B lottery process and best practices for filing H-1Bs under the Trump Administration.
2017 Rice International Students Presentation
On Ocotber 4, 2017 Andrew H. Gee and Tania Glowinski Gonzalez are speaking at a presentation on immigration issues for international students at the Rice University. See presentation below. Want to sign up to our newsletter? Email Address First Name Last Name Company Click here to download: http://www.gzimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Updated-Rice-PPT.pptx
USCIS Denying Advance Parole for Travel
USCIS has begun denying advance parole when a person travels during their application’s pendency. The immigration service previously indicated it would not issue such denials when the applicant was otherwise permitted to travel during their adjustment. Unfortunately, the current administration’s new practice is likely to create more inconveniences for frequent travelers. This policy change will […]