Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Second Round of Random Selection for H-1B Visa Lottery
If you live outside of the United States and are trained in areas like finance, technology, engineering, or another specialized field, then you would apply for an H-1B Visa if you would like to come to the United States to work. The H-1B Visa allows employers throughout the United States the option of hiring… Read More »
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2023 Fall Conference and Webcast
Immigration lawyers wanting additional Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and who have an interest in learning more about new developments and options for assisting prospective immigrants into the United States could benefit by attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2023 Fall Conference and Webcast. United States regulations and policy regarding government immigrants, foreign… Read More »
66 Members of Congress Request Stopping Credible Fear Screenings By CBP
Coming to the United States under duress, as is usually the situation for asylum seekers, is a tough position to be in. And figuring out how to navigate one’s position within the United States immigration system at the same time can make the possibility of gaining access to the country seem impossible. This is… Read More »
DHS Asking for Public Comments on Proposed Remote Employment Documentation Verification Pilot
Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has invited the public to comment on a potential new pilot program where employers who are not enrolled in E-Verify can use a remote examination process to verify their employees’ work status via the Form I-9. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 3,… Read More »
ESTA Reduced to 1 Year for Hungarian Passport Holders
Effective as of August 1, 2023, the United States has limited Hungary’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Department of Homeland Security announcement now reduces Hungarian passport holders to only having an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for one year. Prior to this announcement, Hungarian passport holders had two years. Additionally,… Read More »
Updates to the PERM Filing System All Employers Should Know About
In June 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) transitioned its Legacy PERM System to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) for labor certification filings. Also, the DOL announced the new Form ETA-9089. The purpose of the transition to the FLAG system is to streamline information collection and standardize it. If you are coming to… Read More »
What Happens When Title 42 Expires?
If you have been listening to the news at all, immigration in the United States is one of the leading stories. Specifically, the ending of a particular law, Title 42. There are individuals across the globe that have been waiting to see what would happen when the Trump-era law finally was allowed to expire…. Read More »
9 Steps to the Adjustment of Status Process in the United States
Perhaps you have come to the United States on a legal temporary visa, like a student visa, and would like to stay in the country by obtaining a green card. You may not be sure if this is possible or, if it is, what steps are necessary to get things going. The good news… Read More »
How to Pick a U.S. Immigration Attorney
You would like to move to the United States from another country and feel like you are ready to start your life there. However, you have heard about the complicated U.S. immigration system, and you are not sure what is the right path to achieve your goals. An attorney trained and experienced in U.S…. Read More »
4 Steps to Renew Your DACA Status in the United States
You may have been under the impression that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is dead in the water with the recent back and forth in legalities that it has gone through. DACA has indeed endured several legal challenges. And despite the changes to the law and in its current state where… Read More »