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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
