Akshat representa a clientes en una variedad de asuntos relacionados con visados de no inmigrante e inmigrante, y destaca por ofrecer una defensa diligente y soluciones de inmigración simplificadas a emprendedores incipientes, empresas consolidadas y familias en crecimiento.
Reforma del sorteo de visados H-1B: lo que los empleadores deben saber sobre el nuevo sistema basado en el salario El sorteo de visados H-1B siempre ha sido motivo de incertidumbre. Cada año, los empleadores preparan las solicitudes y esperan que la suerte les sonría. Hasta ahora, el sistema consistía en un simple sorteo: una oportunidad por beneficiario, independientemente del puesto de trabajo, el salario,
La tasa de 100 000 dólares para el visado H-1B: qué significa realmente la proclamación del USCIS. Cuando la Casa Blanca publicó su proclamación en virtud del artículo 212(f) de la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad (INA), parecía que se iba a derrumbar un muro. El texto vinculaba el requisito de los 100 000 dólares a la entrada en Estados Unidos. Los empleadores se apresuraron a interpretar qué significaba eso, mientras que los trabajadores en el extranjero se preguntaban si
El 19 de septiembre de 2025, la Casa Blanca emitió un decreto que podría cambiar la forma en que las empresas estadounidenses contratan a profesionales extranjeros. A partir de las 00:01 horas (hora de verano del Este) del domingo 21 de septiembre de 2025, cualquier empresa estadounidense que desee contratar a un trabajador con visado H-1B procedente del extranjero deberá abonar una tasa de 100 000 dólares. Si dicha tasa es
With SEVIS terminations and student visa cancellations on the rise, this blog post explains how students can protect their legal status—and their future. Student Visa Issues A growing number of student visa holders in the United States are suddenly losing their immigration status. Many are receiving confusing notices that their SEVIS records have been terminated
In recent months, lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known as green card holders—have increasingly faced denial of reentry to the United States after returning from international travel. Once considered routine, travel for permanent residents is now subject to heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. This shift reflects broader trends in immigration enforcement and policy interpretation,
A recent headline-grabbing incident involving a French scientist denied entry into the U.S. has reignited concern over how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exercises its authority at the border. According to multiple reports, CBP officers searched the traveler’s phone and found private text messages critical of former President Trump, ultimately leading to his removal despite
I-9 Compliance Checklist Our recent post, I-9 Compliance in an Era of Heightened Enforcement, outlined key risks and best practices for employers to pay meticulous attention to I-9 procedures. With increased audits in today’s enforcement climate and the scope of penalties from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), organizations must adopt structured and proactive measures to
What Employers Need to Know About I-9 Compliance With heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, employers must be more vigilant than ever in ensuring compliance with federal work authorization requirements. The Form I-9 plays a central role in verifying employees’ work eligibility, and businesses that fail to follow proper procedures risk significant fines and
Business Immigration Impacts On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term with a staunch America-first agenda aimed at reshaping immigration policies and tightening border controls. These sweeping changes have far-reaching implications for businesses that rely on employment-based immigration. Are you prepared for these changes? In this post, I outline the steps businesses
Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), commonly referred to as green card holders, are individuals who have been granted the right to live and work in the United States permanently. LPR status can be obtained in various ways, including through family-based immigration, employment-based petitions, or by being a refugee or asylee. Additionally, some individuals receive LPR status
