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Immigration Compass: Changes in H-1B Processing Leave Companies Scrambling
The government’s recent focus on the wage levels associated with the H-1B Specialty Occupation visa classification has resulted in companies that rely on foreign talent having to scramble to respond to a new level of government scrutiny. The disruption has been caused by changes in the...
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Immigration Compass: Investing in Immigration - All the attention is on travel bans, but Congress has unfinished visa business
Article: By Chad Ellsworth and Amy C. Cococcia / Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP While the Trump administration’s travel bans have been front and center in the news, there still remain legacy Obama administration legislative and regulatory immigration issues yet to be...
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Immigration's Uncertain Future: Contingency planning now can mitigate business disruption later
Merely weeks into his administration, Donald Trump has already set the stage to shake up the country’s immigration landscape. His executive order banning the entry of nationals from seven designated countries has created a frenzy in the immigration community. Businesses are on the lookout for...
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Highlights from 2016’s Numerous Business Immigration Changes
With the Trump administration vowing to make major changes to U.S. immigration law and policy, it is worth looking back at what has happened in these areas over the past year. Without considering what changes may be made going forward, below are some of the highlights in employment-based...
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The Trump Presidency: Impacts for Business Immigration
Following a heated presidential election process, many businesses are wondering what direction immigration will take under the new administration. Are changes likely that are adverse to business immigration rules or practices? In a November webinar (available online), Fragomen’s Bo Cooper and...
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Complying with Singapore's Fair Consideration Framework: What multinational corporations should know when expanding into Singapore
When Singapore introduced its Fair Consideration Framework (FCF), the objective was to create a forum for employers to fairly consider Singaporeans before hiring foreigners. However, it has evolved into a far more comprehensive obligation to develop a strong Singaporean core rather than relying...
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Preparing for the Immigration Consequences of Brexit: Although the only certainty is uncertainty, companies should prepare immigration contingency plans
We are pleased to announce that Amy Cococcia, a partner in Fragomen’s New York office, will be featuring articles she writes as well as guest columns from other Fragomen attorneys around the world. This month, she presents an article from George Koureas, a partner in Fragomen’s London...
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