In 2008, Microsoft founder Bill Gates stated that the United States has a “[c]ritical shortfall of skilled scientists and engineers who can develop new breakthrough technologies.” He stressed, “Without people who have the skills necessary to drive the next wave of technology innovation, it will be impossible for the United States to retain its global
November 2009
A Blog is Born
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in Introduction
Undeniably, America is and will continue to be a nation of immigrants. Immigration is a vital part of our history and remains important today. It is inextricably bound up in our politics economy, international trade, health care, national security, employment and education. Our country’s immigration laws, however, can be confusing and often are misunderstood.…
Recognizing Famous American Immigrants on Thanksgiving
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
America’s rise through immigration creates a great irony. What we consider products of a distinctly American culture may not be “American” at all. Many would not exist but for the contribution of some amazing immigrants. On this Thanksgiving Day, let us recognize some of these extraordinary people.
The list of foreign-born Americans who shape our…
H-1B Visas Nearing Cap in Fiscal Year 2010
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in Temporary (Non-immigrant) Work Visas
The USCIS announced that as of November 20, 2009, approximately 56,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the exemption of 20,000 from the fiscal year 2010 cap. Any H-1B petitions filed on behalf of an alien with an advanced degree will…
H-1B Employers: Prepare for Site Visits From USCIS
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in USCIS
The Fraud Detection Unit of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (PDF) (USCIS) has initiated thousands of unannounced site visits to employers with H-1B employees. Although the vast majority of site visits go smoothly, this program can be intimidating and create a chilling effect for employers who wish to pursue the H-1B program appropriately.