Published on 8/23/2019 The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly started to conduct on-site inspections of companies that employ foreign students in F-1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Optional Practical Training (OPT). According to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) page on employer site visits, the… Read More
Published on 8/23/2019 Ten-year delays in obtaining permanent residency in the United States may become a reality if the U.S. Senate adopts a bill similar to the one passed by the U.S. House of Representatives a month ago. The House passed HR 1044 without even a hearing. Applicants for permanent… Read More
Published on July 26, 2019 On July 28, 2019, House Bill 1696 will add two new components to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA): (1) a ban on inquiries into wage and salary history and (2) required pay range disclosure. Employers should act now to ensure compliance. What is… Read More
Published 7/12/2019 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that commencing August 3, 2019, all foreign–domiciled applicants, registrants, and parties to trademark proceedings will need to be represented by U.S.-licensed legal counsel. This new rule was said to be needed to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the… Read More
Published on 7/3/2019 Ryan Swanson is very excited to share that the very first E-2 Visa ever issued out of U.S. Embassy in New Zealand was to our clients Katie and Chris, owners of KIWI Shake & Bake, a craft style restaurant in Boise, Idaho that serves authentic New… Read More
