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DHS and DOL Make Available 30,000 Additional H2B Visas for FY 2019

On May 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) published a joint rule to make an additional 30,000 H2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for FY-2019.

Discharge of Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Student loans are difficult but not impossible to discharge in bankruptcy. While courts are reluctant to discharge student debt a student burdened by his student loan has options. For more information on this subject contact the law office of Mitchell Reed Sussman & Associates at 800 - 233 - 8521

Student Loan Forgiveness : Fact or Fiction?

It is a common misconception that student loans can not be wiped out or eliminate. The truth is there are many ways to resolve student debt. This article discusses one of them. For more information on this subject contact the law offices of Mitchell Reed Sussman & Assoc. 800 - 233 - 8521

What are an Employee’s Rights in Calgary? Employment Lawyer Calgary Explains

Whether you are a prospective employee, current employee or former employee, you have rights when it comes to your treatment in the workplace. From the moment you submit your resume, to the day you leave your job and beyond, the law is designed to protect you at work.

USCIS Selects New Deputy Director

On May 10, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had selected Mark Koumans as its new Deputy Director.

Texas Service Center Begins Processing Certain H1B Cap-Exempt Petitions

On May 20, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Texas Service Center will begin processing certain Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker for certain H1B cap-exempt petitions.

President Trump Nominates Patrick Shanahan to be Secretary of Defense

On May 9, 2019, the White House Press Secretary's Office announced that President Donald Trump will nominate Patrick M. Shanahan to be the Secretary of Defense.

Summary of ICE Director Nominee Mark Morgan Interview

On May 5, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Mark Morgan to be the next Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Senate Confirms Two New Second Circuit Judges

On May 8 and May 9, the United States Senate confirmed two new judges to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

President Trump Will No Longer Waive Jerusalem Embassy Act

On May 8, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed Congress that President Donald Trump would no longer sign waivers of the Jerusalem Embassy Act.

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