Archives
- 2013.01.08: Columbus Ohio Attorney Presents a General Overview of the Recruitment Process
- 2012.10.17: Green Card Bill for STEM Graduates Fails
- 2012.10.05: More on Deferred Action
- 2012.10.03: Getting Creative to Reach DREAM Act Candidates
- 2012.09.20: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - Part III
- 2012.09.14: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - Part II
- 2012.09.12: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - Part I
- 2012.08.30: Asian immigration on the rise
- 2012.08.24: Increasing Demand for H-1B Workers in the Midwest
- 2012.08.02: President's new immigration policy not paying dividends with voters
- 2012.07.25: Senate Bill 3192
- 2012.07.15: Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
- 2012.06.28: OPT Visa Program Expanded
- 2012.06.27: Deferred Action Process
- 2012.06.15: H-1B Cap Reached
- 2012.06.08: Leading Tech CEO says: 'Free the H-1B'
- 2012.06.04: H-1B FY2013 Update
- 2012.05.15: FAMILY IMMIGRATION
- 2012.05.11: Update For H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
- 2012.04.25: SEEKING ASYLUM
- 2012.04.16: A DREAM possibility
- 2012.04.12: New H-1B Guidelines for consulting Firms
- 2012.04.08: Report: 22,000 H-1B Petitions Already Filed for FY2013
- 2012.04.06: 'Significant' Retrogression of EB-2 Priority Could Come Next Month
- 2012.03.30: Syria Granted Temporary Protected Status
- 2012.03.26: Lights...Camera...Green Card!
- 2012.03.07: Shihab Receives Highest Rating
- 2012.03.02: Study Reveals Sad State of Indian H-1B Visa Approval
- 2012.02.24: 2013 H-1B Application Season Approaching
- 2012.02.21: Visa Bulletin Retrogression: Consequences for Spouses
- 2012.02.16: US Senator To Look at Indian H-1B Denials
- 2012.01.27: A more sensible path to green card?
- 2012.01.24: On the South Carolina immigration debate
- 2011.12.28: Are American jobs the cost of strict immigration laws?
- 2011.12.22: Columbus, OH Attorney: Study Details Benefit of Skilled Immigrants to Job Creation
- 2011.12.19: Columbus, OH Attorney on the floating, "technology incubator"
- 2011.12.09: Michigan governor to push for EB-5, H-1B reform
- 2011.12.06: Columbus, OH attorney on report of USCIS mismanagement
- 2011.11.24: Happy Thanksgiving from Sam Shihab & Associates!
- 2011.11.23: Columbus, OH Attorney: H-1B Cap reached for FY 2012
- 2011.11.18: PERM Judge rules on telephone verification
- 2011.11.08: Columbus, OH Attorney: A disturbing visa case gets national attention
- 2011.10.31: Columbus, OH immigration attorney on the unauthorized practice of law
- 2011.10.21: Columbus, Ohio immigration attorney questions whether Obama's job council on the right track
- 2011.10.13: EB-5: The Latest
- 2011.10.07: FAQ: The Petty Offense Exception
- 2011.10.03: Could an off-shoot to EB-5 be on the way?
- 2011.09.30: FAQ: H-1B Extensions Beyond Six Years (Part I)
- 2011.09.09: The administration changes course on deportation: What does it mean?
- 2011.09.08: Heightened H-1B Scrutiny Spreads to the Consulates (Part I)
- 2011.09.05: Will the USCIS Job Growth Visa Initiative Make a Difference?
- 2011.08.03: Following to Join: An Immigration Safety Net
- 2011.08.01: Update for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
- 2011.07.21: Columbus, OH Attorney Updates the Infosys Investigation
- 2011.07.15: Professional Golfer Faced Visa Struggles to Play American Tournament
- 2011.07.11: USCIS Unveils 'Secure Mail' Initiative
- 2011.07.05: Study Shows Children of Immigrants Among America's Brightest.
- 2011.07.04: Happy Independence Day!
- 2011.07.01: BALCA: Local Recruiting and Labor Certification
- 2011.06.28: Columbus, OH Attorney: Notice of Intent to Revoke: Know Your Rights!
- 2011.06.24: Columbus, OH Attorney Overview: Investment Visas
- 2011.06.17: Happy Father's Day!
- 2011.06.16: Tri-Valley President Arrested on Fraud Charges
- 2011.06.14: Columbus, OH Attorney Overview: The EB-5 Category
- 2011.06.13: Columbus, OH Attorney: International Fraud and H-1B
- 2011.06.09: Columbus, OH Immigration Attorney Reviews the TN Visa
- 2011.06.07: Columbus, OH Attorney: BALCA Looks at Work Experience
- 2011.04.07: Columbus, OH Attorney: Congressman Suggests Change to H-1B Program
- 2011.04.01: Reminder: FY2012 H-1B Cap Season Begins Today
- 2011.03.28: Columbus, OH Attorney: BALCA Looks at Work Experience
- 2011.03.24: Columbus, OH Attorney: Change Could be Coming to H-2B
- 2011.03.21: BALCA Rules on Training New Workers
- 2011.03.16: CEOs of Tech Companies Speak with Federal Legislators about H-1B
- 2011.03.07: NBC Takes a Look at the Impact of H-1B and Visa Restrictions
- 2011.03.04: '12 H-IB Cap Year Starts April 1, New Electronic Registration System Proposed
- 2011.03.01: Columbus Immigration Attorney Review: BALCA Clarifies Website Policy
- 2011.02.22: Immigration Attorney Examines Tri Valley University Case
- 2011.02.18: Columbus Ohio Immigration attorney on new USCIS Card
- 2011.02.16: Columbus, OH, Attorney Reviews the H-1B Program: Part IV
- 2011.02.15: Columbus, OH, Attorney Reviews the H-1B Program: Part III
- 2011.02.14: Form I-9: USCIS Updates Employer Handbook
- 2011.02.09: Columbus, OH, Attorney Reviews the H-1B Program: Part II
- 2011.02.08: Columbus, OH, Attorney Reviews the H-1B Program: Part I
- 2011.02.03: Columbus H-1B Attorney: Website Documentation in PERM Certification
- 2011.01.28: 2010 H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2011
- 2011.01.26: Continuity of Residence Requirement for Naturalization Application
- 2011.01.25: January 21 Update for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
- 2011.01.21: "Homeland Security Raids University"
- 2011.01.17: Columbus Labor Certification Attorney on Evidence of Job Order Placement
- 2011.01.12: Mumbai Consulate: Please correct your website.
- 2011.01.07: H-1B & L-1 Visa Fee Increase by U.S. Violates GATS Commitment
- 2011.01.04: January 4 Update for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions - Cap Reached
- 2010.12.31: Columbus H-1B Attorney on CAP Registration System
- 2010.12.30: Investor Immigration Attorney on Job Creation - Update.
- 2010.12.23: Columbus Ohio Immigration Attorney: "Senate Says No to DREAM"
- 2010.12.20: Update for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions - December 10
- 2010.12.15: H-1B Attorney Update on DOL Audits
- 2010.12.08: H-1B Update for Cap-Subject Petitions - December 3
- 2010.12.07: USCIS Introduces First Fee Waiver Form
- 2010.12.01: "US Makes Visa Applications Easier for Indians"
- 2010.11.25: "BALCA Labor Certification Decision: Documentation Not Submitted With Application Cannot be Considered "
- 2010.11.22: 2A Visa Cutoff Moved to August in Latest Bulletin
- 2010.11.19: November H-1B Cap Update
- 2010.11.17: Highlights From the Foreign Labor Certification Report
- 2010.11.11: Outlook: GOP Victory Could Mean Immigration Reform Delays
- 2010.11.09: Labor: Expect Increase in Supervised Recruitment for PERM
- 2010.11.04: GAO Report Provides Look at H-2B Fraud
- 2010.11.04: Demonstrating Employer-Employee Relationship Key to H-1b Petitions
- 2010.10.28: BALCA Clarifies Definition of "Business Day" for PERM Process
- 2010.10.27: BALCA: Employer Compliance Required In All Advertisements
- 2010.09.10: Columbus Immigration Attorney Explains INA Section 245(k)
- 2010.09.09: Columbus Immigration Attorney Comments On Commonsense Deportation Policy
- 2010.09.08: PERM Labor Certification Attorney Explains The Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP)
- 2010.09.02: H-1B Cap Update
- 2010.08.31: Right To Immigration Advice Is Protected Says The Supreme Court
- 2010.08.31: Priority Date Improvement: Expected
- 2010.08.30: H-1B Visa Attorney on Audit by DOS: Verification or Intrusion?
- 2010.08.27: H-1B Attorney on Broadgate et al. v. USCIS: Case Dismissed
- 2010.08.26: PERM Labor Certification - Properly Drafting The Job Advertisement
- 2010.08.25: PERM Labor Certification - BALCA Reversing Denial Focusing on Substance over Form
- 2010.08.24: PERM Labor Certification Advertisement Improperly Drafted Leads to Denial
- 2010.08.22: PERM Labor Certification Filing Requires Strict Regulatory Compliance
- 2010.08.20: Visa Application Fee Hike: Punitive or Functional?
- 2010.08.20: H-1b Cap Update
- 2010.08.19: H-1B Attorney on Broadgate et al. v. USCIS: Response by Homeland Security
- 2010.08.18: Columbus Immigration Attorney on Broadgate et al. v. USCIS: The Injunction
- 2010.08.17: 14th Amendment Controversy Continues
- 2010.08.16: H-1B Immigration Attorney on Broadgate et al. v. USCIS: The Complaint
- 2010.08.13: Supreme Court to Analyze the Legality of the Legal Arizona Workers Act
- 2010.07.22: Mendieta-Robles v. Gonzales: "Offer To Sell" Not Considered An Aggravated Felony. Why It Pays To Pay An Attorney For Advice.
- 2010.07.21: Immigration Attorney Outlines The Petty Offense Exception
- 2010.06.21: IT Consulting Companies Suing USCIS Over Neufeld H-1B Memorandum
- 2010.05.30: Port Of Entry LCA Inspections In The Wake Of The Neufeld H-1B Memorandum
- 2010.05.28: H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2011
- 2010.05.21: Arizonian Like Immigration Law To Be Introduced In Michigan
- 2010.05.20: President Obama Speaks Out Against Arizona's Immigration Law And In Favor Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- 2010.05.11: Options For Laid Off H-1B Visa Holders
- 2010.04.26: Arizona's Recent Immigration Legislation Highlights Need For Nationwide Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- 2010.04.25: Work Visa Options For Canadian Professionals: L Visas
- 2010.04.08: TN Visa Options For Canadian Professionals
- 2010.04.01: What To Expect In A Fiancé Or Marriage Visa Interview At The Embassy
- 2010.03.23: 10 Reasons Why The Neufeld H-1B Memorandum Should Be Withdrawn
- 2010.03.22: Why Is Citizenship Better Than A Green Card?
- 2010.03.16: The H-1B Visa Interview. What Has Changed?
- 2010.03.16: H-1B Visa Holders: Is It Safe To Leave The U.S. ?
- 2010.03.11: Financial Ability Standard In The I-140 Petition
- 2010.03.09: Labor Certification Attorney addressing PERM Roving Employee Problem
- 2010.03.05: Labor Certification Attorney On Experience Acquired With The Same Employer
- 2010.03.04: Labor Certification Attorney Explains PERM Degree Equivalency Issues: An Introduction
- 2010.02.28: Reforming The Immigration System's Adjudication Of Removal Cases
- 2010.02.24: Immigration Attorney on the Indictment of Opas Sinprasong an, E visa holder.
- 2010.02.22: H1-B Immigration Attorney Discusses Needed Changes in Employer Policy In Light Of The Neufeld H-1B Memorandum
- 2010.02.19: Columbus Immigration Attorney discusses Investor Visas & Immigration: The E Visa
- 2010.02.17: Columbus Ohio Immigration Attorney Explains The EB-5 Preference Category
- 2010.02.15: Immigration Attorney Discusses Investor Visas & Immigration: An Overview
- 2010.02.13: Columbus Immigration Attorney Discusses The Child Status Protection Act: The Class Action.
- 2010.02.10: Columbus Ohio Immigration Attorney on the Child Status Protection Act: Children of Asylees and Refugees
- 2010.02.08: Columbus Immigration Attorney on the Retroactive Application of the Child Status Protection Act
- 2010.02.06: Columbus Family Immigration Attorney on the Child Status Protection Act
- 2010.02.04: H-1B Attorney update on H-1B petition approvals
- 2010.02.02: Columbus Immigration Attorney on USCIS Employer-Employee Relationship H-1B Memo
- 2010.02.01: H-1B Attorney on USCIS Employer-Employee Relationship Memo
- 2010.01.28: Columbus Ohio Immigration Attorney on Immigration Reform and Scott Brown
- 2010.01.22: Announcing the Formation of the Law firm of Sam Shihab & Associates, LLC.
- 2009.11.20: Killing The H-1B visa Program! Will They Succeed?
- 2009.11.19: H-1B VISA: One's Loss is Another's Gain
- 2009.11.15: Immigration Reform. The Military Families ACT Introduced
- 2009.11.12: Immigrants and Veterans Day
- 2009.11.10: H-1B OUTSOURCING IS NOT JOB OUTSOURCING
- 2009.11.05: H-1B Legislation Getting Some Attention
- 2009.07.09: H1B Lawyer on Filing Approvable H1B Petitions
- 2009.06.08: Labor Certification Supervised Recruitment is Coming your Way Soon
- 2009.05.29: The TARP H-1B Application.
- 2009.05.21: Ohio Labor Certification Prevailing Wage Level Improperly Doubled, Court Rules
- 2009.05.13: Labor Certification and Work Location
- 2009.05.05: Immigration Reform. Elimination of Immigrant Visa Backlog.
- 2009.04.27: H-1B Visa And Other Visa Holders Are More Productive, Study Shows.
- 2009.04.27: Employment Immigration Visa Delays Addressed by Yates
- 2009.04.24: Financial Ability in Labor Certification. Case Update
- 2009.04.21: H-1B attorney on H-1B RFE's, Part III
- 2009.04.13: H-1B Visa RFE - Sound Advice - Part I
- 2009.04.09: Comprehensive Immigration Reform or Protectionist Immigration Laws ?
- 2009.03.16: Avoiding the H1B Visa Cap Through Cap Exempt Employers
- 2009.02.10: Tougher H1B Restrictions on Companies Receiving TARP Funds Means Improved Business Prospect for Small Consulting Companies
- 2009.01.27: Nonimmigrant Visa Solutions for Foreign Investors
- 2009.01.21: USCIS Increasing RFEs Against H1b Petitions Filed by Small IT Companies
- 2009.01.18: H1B Attorney Untangles the Convoluted Rules of H-1B Extensions Beyond Six Years (7th Year H1B Extensions):
- 2009.01.16: H1B Dependent Employers Must Maintain Relationship with Immigration Lawyer
- 2009.01.11: How Do I Help My H1B Attorney Get Me the Best Result?
- 2009.01.01: Shihab.net is Getting a New LookWe are pleased to announce that Shihab & Associates is updating its website, www.shihab.net. In order to implement state of the art features, it was necessary to go f
- 2008.12.26: The H-1B Visa Cap Should be Increased, An Open Message to President-Elect Obama, Part Two
- 2008.12.22: The H-1B Cap Should be Increased. An Open Message to President-Elect Barack Obama, Part One
- 2008.12.22: The H-1B Cap Should be Increased. An Open Message to President-Elect Barack Obama, Part One
- 2008.12.17: Meeting the demands of the H-1B "specialty occupation" classification requirements
- 2008.11.26: H-1b or Not to Be Asks The Employer...
- 2008.11.13: How Do I Obtain Visa Stamping Fast Without Hitches?
- 2008.11.04: Department of Labor H-1B Audits force companies to take second look at its own practices
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