Ames, IA
Immigration Lawyer at Ames, IA
Practice Areas: Immigration
Where to Keep I-9 Records Keep all I-9 forms and records separate from other personnel records. Rationale: keeping the I-9 form in the personnel file of each employee might expose those files to go...
See Full GuideThe Public Access File Many attorneys do not provide these as a part of the H-1B process. Employers should request this from the attorney preparing the H-1B application on their behalf or prepare th...
See Full GuideThe Paperless Process Employers may retain I-9 forms in the following formats: paper, microform, and electronic forms. The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) began allowing employers the addi...
See Full GuideReceipt Rule Page 7 of the Handbook In Section 2 of the I-9 Form, the employee presents original documents to establish identity and employment authorization. An employer is sometimes required to ac...
See Full GuideForm I-9 was revised February 2, 2009, which changes the types of immigration status which much be checked by the employee so that it is more specific. As of April 3, 2009, a new Handbook for Employer...
See Full GuideThe criminal defense practice changed dramatically this past year. The U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion Padilla v. Kentucky, and found immigration consequences for non-citizens in criminal cases ...
See Full GuideBeginning October 16, 2008, professional employees from Canada and Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will be eligible to apply for a three year work status called "TN status"...
See Full GuideDuring the 1980s and 1990s, many Guatemalans fled the bloody war and conflict to re-settle in the US. Once in the US, Guatemalans fleeing the war typically filed applications for asylum and received y...
See Full GuideIn a typical raid, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) may not enter a worksite or home unless they have a warrant. Arrest Warrant or Search Warrant to Gain Entry: There are two types of warran...
See Full GuideUndocumented Foreign Nationals: Before leaving the U.S., undocumented foreign nationals and foreign nationals who overstayed their allowed visit deadlines should be aware they can lose any hope of i...
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