This is part two of a four-part immigration law series.  Read part one here. Fortunately, the rules and regulations on qualifying employers, employees and jobs are well written, offering a clear playbook on what is needed to gain visa issuance. Qualified Employers To be eligible to petition for an H-1B visa, the employer must be […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Battle outlines the options schools have to recruit international talent. Watch the 5 Minute Message here.  Questions? Contact the author Kevin Battle. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email updates? Subscribe here and check the […]

On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service released a new version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new version contains only minor changes to the form and its instructions. Specifically, the version of the form and instructions contains the following changes: Form I-9 Revised the Country of Issuance field […]

On October 4, 2019 President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation suspending entry of prospective immigrants to the United States who will financially burden the United States healthcare system. Under the proclamation foreign nationals would be limited from entering the U.S. on an immigrant visa (as a Legal Permanent Resident or “Green Card” holder) unless the […]