The Business Immigration Monthly is Hammond Law Group’s latest web-based newsletter, directed at international workers and employers seeking the most up-to-date news on U.S. immigration issues, specifically those that impact workers on H, L, E, and O visas and workers seeking permanent residency.
H-1(b) Preparation and Strategy Conference Call
On Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 3pm EST, Hammond Law Group will host a
free teleconference for all of its employer-clients on the subject of
the H-1(b) visa cap. Many HLG attorneys will be participating on this
important call and we strongly urge all HLG clients to register.
Register Now
February Visa Bulletin
The
Department of State has released the February Visa
Bulletin. Unfortunately, there has been only minimal movement in some of
the categories.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4417.html
Sen. Grassley Questions Microsoft about Layoff Policy
Concerned about Microsoft’s plans to cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs over the
next 18 months, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sent a letter to
Chief Executive Steve Ballmer expressing concern over how the layoffs
will be handled.
Grassley requested details on the handling of the layoffs and expressed
concerns over the potential layoff of American workers over foreign
workers employed on temporary H-1(b) visas.
For the entire story, visit the link below:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/microsoft/2008665300_microsoft24.html
Notice for Travelers Entering U.S. from Canada via ‘Ice Bridge’
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection is providing travelers arriving on
Drummond Island, Mich., via the “Ice Bridge” from Canada with
information about reporting procedures.
Specific
procedures have been put in place as part of CBP’s comprehensive efforts
to improve security at our nation’s borders while facilitating
legitimate trade and travel. Please visit the link below if you or a
client plan to enter the United States via Drummond Island, Michigan:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/01232009_8.xml
Bleak Economy May Mean Delay for Immigration Reform
According to the New York Times, President Obama is preparing to delay
some of the promises he made on the campaign trail to avoid political
distractions and focus on reversing the economic slide.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/us/politics/11obama.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=Economy
May Delay Work&st=cse
Napolitano outlines immigration policy
Prior to her confirmation as Homeland Security secretary, Janet
Napolitano pledged to get tougher with employers who hire illegal
workers. She provided a glimpse of her policy during her confirmation
hearing which focused on dealing with illegal immigration from both the
“demand side as well as the supply side”.
For the full article, please click the link below:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/01/16/20090116napolitano0116.html
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