by Dana Rifai | Jun 25, 2020 | Immigration
While immigration suspensions seemed to be a temporary salve against the COVID-19 outbreak, much longer suspensions became effective with President Trump’s newest proclamation issued on June 22, 2020. The entry of certain employment-based nonimmigrants seeking... read more
by Dana Rifai | Feb 11, 2020 | Business and Personal, Estate Planning, News
President Trump signed into law on December 20, 2019 the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the Secure Act). Not only does the new law influence retirement planning but will affect estate plans too. Featured at ICLEF’s Law Blogs The... read more
by Dana Rifai | Jan 16, 2020 | Immigration
Change in H-1B cap-subject work visa application procedureHi Friends, I’m here to tune you in to a change in the cap-subject H-1B work visa application procedure. Rather than opening the H-1B application pool on April 1st, USCIS has now implemented a pre-application... read more
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); andimplementing 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
