January 28, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to an article on computerworld.com:  “The U.S. software industry is larger than the food processing industry in terms of revenue, according to an IT trade group that wants Congress to raise the annual cap on H-1B visas, give permanent residency to foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. colleges and back trade policies that give companies unfettered access to global markets.”

As an urgent matter, this country needs more H-1B visas to effectively compete in the global economy.  However, companies and foreign nationals should not expect an increase in the number of cap-subject visas for FY-2009, currently 65,000.  Employers should prepare for those they would like to hire as H-1B workers early so that cases are received by the USCIS no later than April 1, 2008.  Alternatives to H-1B visas or the possibility that the organization or beneficiary may be cap-exempt should be discussed with a lawyer.

Our firm is now accepting cases for cap-subject H-1B cases to be filed on April 1, 2008.  Please visit www.magedrost.com for additional information.

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January 28, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to an article on chron.com:  “Cities are getting clobbered by Washington’s failure to reform national immigration policy, a group of mayors said Friday, and they urged Congress to take another look at legislation on the issue before the general election.”

As badly as this country needs immigration reform, the mayors will have to wait until at least 2009 for the government to take action.  President Bush will probably not even bring up the subject in tonight’s State of the Union address.

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January 28, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

The USCIS has issued a Fact Sheet on Naturalization through Military Service.

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