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Enhanced H1B Portability

The American Competitiveness in the Twenty First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) introduced the concept of “enhanced H1B portability.” Prior to the enactment into law of AC21, H1B Visas were portable from one employer to another. However, an H1B Visa-holder was not permitted to begin employment...

How Work-Related Stress Affects Missouri Employees

Prolonged stress can adversely affect a worker's productivity and increase the risk of a workplace accident.

Adjustment of Status for Natives and Citizens of Cuba

U.S. immigration law contains special rules for natives and citizens of Cuba to adjust to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the United States. Generally, so long as a native or citizen of Cuba is admitted or paroled into the United States, he or she will be eligible for adjustment of...

Drug Smuggling Charges can have Severe Consequences for Military Members

Every military member should know that all branches take any type of alleged drug possession, use, manufacture, or distribution very seriously and that the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)1 sets out harsh penalties for members convicted of these offenses.

The probate process

The basic steps in the probate process here in California

Valid Employer-Employee Relationships for H1B Petitions

In order to have an H1B petition approved, the petitioner must demonstrate that a valid employer-employee relationship exists with the beneficiary. Regulations found in 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(ii)(2) state that the petitioner must “[have] an employer-employee relationship with respect to...

Is Negligent Driving in St. Louis Increasing?

With the number of cars on the road rising, drivers are exposed to an increasingly higher risk of being involved in road accidents.

Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 Medical Graduates

J-1 exchange visitors for graduate medical training are generally required to complete a 2-year home residency requirement after completion of J-1 status before applying for a visa to reenter the United States.

L1A Visas for Intracompany Transferee Executives or Managers

The L1A visa is for intracompany transferee managers and executives. It allows a U.S. company to transfer a foreign executive or manager from a company with a qualifying relationship to the U.S. company to work in the United States as an executive or manager.

Understand Domestic Violence Laws In California

Domestic Violence Overview in California

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