by Dana Rifai | Feb 1, 2019 | Immigration
On January 31, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule: revising how cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in the random lottery by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); and implementing an electronic registration... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Jan 31, 2019 | Immigration
The change in policy on determination of unlawful presence for foreign students will have an impact on the H-1B cap season. The August 9, 2018 USCIS Policy Memorandum results in the accrual of unlawful presence depending on the date of the status violation.... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Aug 2, 2018 | Immigration
Effective August 9, 2018 Effective August 9, 2018, USCIS will change its policy on the determination of unlawful presence for foreign students, vocational students and exchange visitors who were admitted or are present in the United States for duration of status.... read more 
by Dana Rifai | May 25, 2018 | News
Forest Ridge Academy’s Alumni Association has announced that Dana Rifai is a recipient of the Spirit of FRA Award. She is the first alumnus to receive this honor. Dana will receive her award at the school’s first ever All-School Homecoming and Reunion on July... read more 
by Dana Rifai | May 22, 2018 | Business and Personal, Labor and Employment
The I-9 form is of common use to the human resources professional, and although it may seem deceivingly simple, it is easy to improperly complete the form resulting in a violation to the employer. This article provides simple tips to ensure proper and thorough... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Feb 7, 2018 | Immigration
Employers sponsoring potential employees for an H-1B specialty occupation work visa this April should be cognizant of the wage level offered to ensure a successful filing. Last year the H-1B program narrowed its focus on whether sponsored employees were offered wage... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Dec 11, 2017 | Immigration
On September 1, 2017, the Department of State (DOS) updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) with new guidance to consular officers regarding the interpretation of “misrepresentation” for purposes of determining whether a foreign national has, by fraud or willfully,... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Sep 25, 2017 | Immigration
Yesterday, President Trump released new measures to Section 2 of Executive Order 13780 for enhanced national security. The new measures are aimed at creating minimum requirements for foreign countries to support visa and immigration vetting and adjudications for... read more 
by Dana Rifai | Sep 18, 2017 | News
On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Dana Rifai will be delivering the commencement speech to the Valparaiso University graduates. Rifai, a partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana and also received her law degree from Valparaiso... read more 
