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FISCAL YEAR 2011 CAP COUNT UPDATE
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you can secure H1-B number before the cap is reached. CLick here to see how many H1-B Cap petition
have already been reached by USCIS for 2011 fiscal year.
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| July 15, 2010: USCIS Publishes Q&A for Issues Relating to Members of the Military.
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| USCIS has provided a list of answers to frequently asked questions
received by the USCIS military assistance team, including information
on adjustment of status, submitting biometrics, expedite requests,
and case status inquiries. Click here to view |
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| July 13, 2010: ICE updates SEVP Approved Schools list. Click here for full list. |
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| In The Press: |
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Two BMK LLP partners received awards from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Deborah Notkin was given the Media Award for her contributions in furthering AILA's media work. Alexis S. Axelrad received the President's Commendation for service to AILA, the third consecutive year she received this award.
In Addition, Human Resource Executive Magazine has named Deborah Notkin as one of the 15 most powerful business Immigration attorneys in the country.
Partner Deborah J. Notkin quoted in the Business Standard article discussing the $600-million border security bill to be considered by the Senate.
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Barst, Mukamal & Kleiner LLP Partner, Philip J. Kleiner,
is interviewed by Steven W. Thrasher, Staff Writer for The
Village Voice in an article published July 13 2010 about
immigration 'amnesty' and what happened to the immigrants
given a fresh start by Reagan in 1986. See the article,
"Ronnie's Kids: The Bright Side of Amnesty" click here
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| Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP Associate and litigation expert, Daniel B. Lundy,
takes part in this rare inside look at the family-based immigration process.
To read the full article published on June 11, 2010 by New York Times reporter
Nina Bernstein, "Investigating Marriage Fraud in New York: Do You Take This Immigrant?"
click here
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MUKAMAL & KLEINER LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW present :
IMMIGRATION LAW IN THE WORKPLACE A
One-Day Seminar on Employing Foreign Nationals in the United
States Friday, April 9, 2010. For more information please go
To our Events
Immigration Law Update
Determining E-Verify "Date of Hire"
USCIS has issued clarification of the "Date of Hire" for purposes of E-Verify due to an influx
of questions concerning the E-Verify registration. The memo addresses how to determine the E-Verify
Hire Date in compliance with the three-day rule. Click here to view.
Legal Decision Update: Partnership Draw Not Payment of H-1B Wages
U.S. Department of Labor - Administrative Review Board renders a key decision
in the area of H-1B compliance by finding that receipt of monetary draws under a partnership agreement
did not constitute payment of wages for LCA purposes, and failure to pay the wages as represented in
the certified LCA was a willful violation. Administrator v. Avenue Dental Care (ARB No. 07-101, 1/7/10).
To view the decision, click here.
Special Feature: 3 Part Webinar Series
Partner Philip J. Kleiner presents a series of discussions
on key immigration topics including the employment and family-based immigration process.
Click the links below to view the presentations hosted by Lawline.com.
Part 1: Overview of Non-immigrant Laws and Temporary Visas
Part 2: Permanent Residency and Employment Based Immigration
Part 3: Family-Based Immigration
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