In a case that may be of interest to Maryland employers and employees alike, a Department of Labor administrative law judge has ruled that employers cannot use financial hardship to avoid paying employees with H-1B nonimmigrant visa status the wage specified to the...
Month: July 2016
Immigration and Social Security benefits
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 27, 2016 |
While many immigrate to the United States when they are young, there are also a large number of immigrants who seek citizenship after age 65. Many who make their homes in Massachusetts may be interested in whether or not they are eligible for Social Security...
A permanent bar could cause unexpected issues for families
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 25, 2016 | Family Immigration
When a person comes to the United States without proper documentation or a visa, he or she may find a way to live in the country without detection for a time. In some cases, the person may marry and have children with a citizen of the United States. Obtaining a...
Non-immigrant visas may be revoked for DUI arrests
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 22, 2016 |
People who are in Maryland on nonimmigrant visas need to be aware that the U.S. Department of State may revoke their visas if they are arrested for a charge of driving under the influence or another alcohol-related driving offense. Under the guidance that was issued...
Employment-based green cards: Choosing the best option
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 21, 2016 | Employment Immigration
As demand has grown for skilled workers in the United States, several new classifications of green cards have become available. There are several paths to obtaining employment-based green cards, and it can be vital for a potential applicant to understand the...
Colleges can obtain H-1B visas for foreign students
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 13, 2016 | Employment Immigration
Universities in Maryland and nationwide could be using a legal loophole to obtain H-1B visas for foreign students, circumventing a federal lottery system that caps the annual number of such visas available. College officials say exploiting the loophole fixes a flawed...
Immigrant advocacy groups call for reforms on the state level
On behalf of Yeager & Etkind | Jul 8, 2016 | Employment Immigration
Immigrant advocacy groups in Maryland and around the country were disappointed on June 23 when a U.S. Supreme Court vote placed the Obama administration's plans to grant temporary legal status to thousands of immigrants on hold. If the plan had been implemented,...

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