Statutes of Liberty

There is a disconnect for many people on the difference between legal immigration and illegal immigration. Polls indicate that most Americans are in favor of preserving each of the individual categories of legal immigration. However, these legal pathways are extremely cumbersome to successfully navigate. On top of that, because of outdated quotas and insufficient numbers, it can take years and, fo...

We anticipate a presidential proclamation that temporarily bars entry from abroad of certain employees on temporary visas, and a later rulemaking to take away existing work authorization options while narrowing visa categories. Join nationally-recognized partners from Klasko Immigration Law Partners for a briefing on the scope of the proclamation, the likely effects on employment-based temporary v...

Our team will provide the latest updates regarding worksite compliance in the time of COVID-19 including guidance regarding new I-9 completion rules, remote work, E-Verify and enforcement. To view this webinar recording, please click here .  Speakers on this bonus episode are: Elise A. Fialkowski- efialkowski@klaskolaw.com Andrew J. Zeltner- azeltner@klaskolaw.com For the latest business and...

While COVID-19 has captured everyone’s attention, immigration adjudications continue in the visa categories for exceptional and extraordinary contributors in science, medicine, the arts, business, and other fields. Klasko’s EB-1 Team leaders discusses current issues, RFE trends, and documentation strategies in petitions for O-1 temporary visas for those with extraordinary ability, as w...

Breaking immigration management concerns for companies, universities, hospitals and research organizations.  Topics will include: Update on immigration agencies and travel issues globally Identifying compliance concerns when working from home or remotely Handling changes of employment, leaves, furloughs and other employment status changes Update on the H-1B lottery and this years’ resul...

Universities, hospitals, and research institutions face unique challenges when managing immigration issues for international students and exchange visitors. The current immigration environment has produced unprecedented delays, denials, and restrictive policies, which have adversely affected student enrollment. When it seems as if there are no options available, there is still one to consider: lit...

The EB-5 program experienced the most significant changes in at least 10 years with new regulations taking effect on November 21, 2019. With increased investment amounts, restricted targeted employment areas and lengthy quota backlogs, the EB-5 visa has lost its luster for many foreign nationals. A few years ago, Ron Klasko developed a strategy for high net worth individuals from countries without...

Immigrants legally working and living in the U.S. are facing unprecedented challenges put in place by the current administration. Adjudication delays have reached unprecedented levels, and denial and RFE rates are increasing at an alarming rate. Acquiring visas and work authorization is a moving target, with administration policies and practices often contradicting regulations and law. Quota backl...

The H-1B visa program will see big changes in 2020, with the impending rollout of the new H-1B electronic registration process for this year’s H-1B lottery. What does that mean for employers? The experienced employment based Klasko immigration attorneys discussed this change, plus covered annual filing trends and offered strategic advice in this webinar recording that took place on January 1...

Companies that sponsor or hire foreign national employees are facing unreasonable adjudication delays, inconsistent decisions, and increased denials at an unprecedented rate. Previous solutions, like motions and administrative appeals, do not offer an effective solution. Employers are frustrated, but also uncertain, with developing the appropriate strategy in unprecedented times. There is an optio...

EB-5 investors are facing unique issues and challenges concerning their futures in the U.S. “Normal” processing times for I-526 have surpassed 45 months, and I-829 processing times are around 40 months. Depending on the investor’s birthplace, phase in the EB-5 process, and if there are dependents’ ages to be considered, there are different options and recommendations. When...

The much-anticipated EB-5 regulations have finally become a reality. As anticipated, the new regulations have increased the required minimum investment amounts, restricted TEA designations, created new rules for priority date retention, and clarified USCIS procedures for removing conditional permanent residency. The effective date will be November 21, 2019. In a July 29, 2019 live webinar, members...

In the second part of this two-part series for entrepreneurial foreign nationals,  Bill Stock , Michele Madera , and Lisa Felix  discuss the visa options for entrepreneurs and startups have when trying to launch a business in the United States. The key points covered are: Specific visas designed for startups and entrepreneurs How to creatively use visa options to your benefit Pursuing yo...

Bill Stock, Michele Madera, and Lisa Felix sit down and discuss common questions from foreign nationals around which side hustles might cause issues with status violation - for those in the United States on temporary visas like Fs, Hs, Bs, etc. Can I develop an app in my dorm room? Can I sell my car? Can I invest in real estate? Can I volunteer my time to a friend's new startup?  All of these...

This bonus episode consists of an audio recording from a previous live broadcast of a webinar for Klasko clients. To receive future invitations to Klasko webinars, please sign up for our email alerts here .  To view the webinar recording, click here . While headlines are focused on the polarized discussion over the wall at the southern border to curb illegal immigration, the Trump Administrat...

Documenting the lawful source of funds used for an EB-5 investment is a critical part of the petition.  In this podcast, Anu Nair and Karuna Simbeck focus on the ways USCIS wants to see documentation, how much time it takes to properly prepare the petition, and common mistakes to avoid. They address the myths and misconceptions that circulate when discussing what has worked when filing an I-5...

What is the backlog and who does it affect? What is the visa bulletin and why are there so many charts? What does this mean for the future? Steve Miller, Feige Grundman, and Lisa Felix answer all of these questions in relation to those seeking the coveted EB-1 visa, and its path to permanent residency in the U.S. They explain what to look for in the monthly visa bulletin, how to read the chart, an...

There has been an abrupt and dramatic shift in the EB-5 market with Chinese investors waiting over ten years in line for a visa, and Indian foreign nationals facing immigration roadblocks at every other turn, including the H-1B and EB-1 visa options. This has led to a spike in Indian investors’ interest in the EB-5 visa program in the last year and a half. As a new market, there are many mis...

Immigrant doctors can face special challenges when planning a future career in the U.S. In this podcast, associate attorney Feige Grundman and technical editor Steve Miller tackle those challenges with tips and strategies for the brightest minds in medicine. The Klasko EB-1 Team has developed an approach that amplifies the comparable evidence clause to reframe the parameters of extraordinary and o...

The EB-1 team, Lisa Felix, Feige Grundman, and Steve Miller, sit down to talk about the current trends when filing EB-1, EB-2 and NIW petitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anu Nair, a partner at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, chats with associates Karuna Simbeck and Devang Patel about the second largest country for investors into the EB-5 program: India.  Subscribe to this podcast on  iTunes  or on  our website at www.klaskolaw.com .Got an immigration question? Email it to  podcast@klaskolaw.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This is the final part of a three-part series on 2018 H-1B cap season. Klasko associate Devang Patel chats with Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk through common concerns for employees that already have or are hoping to obtain an H-1B visa. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on our website at www.klaskolaw.com . There will be more episodes coming up, which you won't want to miss. Got an immi...

In this episode, part two of a three part series, associate Devang Patel sits down with partners Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk about concerns for employers of H-1B workers as we dive into 2018 H-1B cap season. You can also watch a  recent webinar from Klasko on this topic here . Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure you don't miss part two of the series, which will cover key...

In this episode, part one of a three part series, associate Devang Patel sits down with partners Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk about recent trends they've seen as H-1B cap season draws near.  You can also watch a recent webinar from Klasko on this topic here . Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure you don't miss part two of the series, which will cover key concerns for emplo...

Welcome to Statutes of Liberty: An Immigration Podcast by Klasko Immigration Law Partners.  The United States is many things: a great melting pot, a nation of immigrants, a land of opportunity. Millions have journeyed here seeking freedom and the chance for a better life. Belief in the American ideal means providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race or birthplace, to achieve thei...