This webinar, hosted by Matthew Hellrung and Matthew Meltzer of Meltzer Hellrung law firm, focused on preparing for the H1B lottery and provided an overview of the H1B visa process, including recent changes and important considerations for employers and applicants. The speakers discussed the fundamentals of H1B visas, the lottery registration process, and the timeline […]
New H-1B regulations take effect January 17, 2025, impacting petition approvals, specialty occupations, cap exemptions, and compliance requirements. Updates include greater flexibility for employers, extended F-1 OPT cap-gap protections, and stronger site visit enforcement. These changes could affect your hiring and immigration strategies. Contact Meltzer Hellrung for guidance. See our collateral below.
This guide offers Canadian TN visa travel tips for entering the U.S. It outlines where to apply for TN status, such as border crossings or airports, and lists essential documents like passports, diplomas, and pay stubs. It also provides advice on how to engage with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers during the process.
The TN visa allows Canadian citizens to work in the U.S. for up to three years in specific professional roles under the USMCA agreement. Meltzer Hellrung simplifies the process, guiding applicants through documentation, application, and review with CBP or USCIS for a seamless experience. See our collateral below.
The H-1B visa enables U.S. employers to sponsor foreign professionals for roles requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. With specific job qualifications and prevailing wage requirements, the process includes a lottery, extensions, transfers, and amendments. HR professionals, ensure your team is prepared with the right documentation and steps for a successful H-1B petition. Contact us […]
Applicants filing Form I-485 to apply for adjustment of status need to undergo an immigration medical examination, complete all necessary vaccinations, and submit a properly filled-out Form I-693, signed by a civil surgeon, to demonstrate they do not have health conditions that would make them inadmissible based on health-related grounds. Previously, applicants were not required […]
Each year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts a lottery for the 65,000 H-1B visas (plus an additional 20,000 for beneficiaries with U.S. master’s degrees). Beginning in 2020, USCIS implemented an online registration system to facilitate the lottery process. USCIS will announce the registration period within the next month. Last year USCIS […]
On January 21, 2025, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security issued directives aimed at restructuring immigration enforcement policies, including narrowing the use of humanitarian parole. The humanitarian parole program will now return to a case-by-case basis, ending broader parole programs, such as the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program. This move signals stricter […]
On January 20, 2025, the President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” The primary purpose of this order is to implement enhanced screening and vetting procedures for foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States. Below is a detailed overview […]