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With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be. In this podcast episode, Anu Nair speaks with partner Bill Stock and senior associate Maria Mihaylova to discuss the potential impact of recent layoffs occurring in the different industries and how they affect H-1B employees. As concerns rise for H-1B employees, Klasko attorneys address these pressing questions on what you need to know in the case of an H-1B layoff. • How long can an H-1B worker remain in the U.S. once they have been laid off? • What happens if a new H-1B employer is found within the grace period? • Is a change of status an option during the grace period? • If unable to find a new employer within the grace period, what will be the cost of a return trip home? • Are F-1, O-1, or J-1 visas an option to return to the U.S.? • Do you get to keep your priority date if your previous employer filed your I-140 petition? • Can you still get a green card approved if you no longer have a job offer with the I-140 employer? • What are some self-sponsor options for people who are not able to find a petitioning employer? For more information on this topic, read our latest blog and infographic: • I Have an H-1B Visa and Just Got Laid Off. What Do I Need to Know? Speakers on this episode are: • Bill Stock • Anu Nair • Maria Mihaylova Stay connected with us: • Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat • Sign up for newsletter and email updates • Schedule a consultation here.

Ron Klasko and Dan Lundy, both partners with Klasko Immigration Law Partners, talk with Anu Nair about a major litigation victory on which they were co-counsel. The litigation is significant because USCIS had put restrictions on the EB-5 regional center program that went beyond what Congress intended when it reinstated the program in March 2022, which would have killed the program for years. Anu Nair asks Ron Klasko and Dan Lundy to explain the importance and the details of the settlement and what it means for regional centers and investors moving forward: 1. Why was the litigation necessary to reopen the program? 2. What are the terms of the litigation settlement? 3. Are all the regional centers active again? 4. What is the difference between the forms I-956 and the I-956F? 5. What documents can investors use now to file their petitions? 6. What is the likelihood of issues with regional center recertification? 7. Will there be any deference given to previously approved regional centers and projects? 8. What happens to investors if their regional centers don’t continue in the program? 9. What more communication will the EB-5 industry have with USCIS in the future? Thank you to our clients, who were plaintiffs in this litigation: EB-5 Capital, CanAm Enterprises, Civitas Capital Group, Golden Gate Global, Pine State Regional Center, and IIUSA. Without their intervention, the EB-5 regional center program would still be inactive today. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions you have on this topic. Speakers on this episode are: • H. Ronald Klasko • Daniel B. Lundy • Anu Nair Stay connected with us: • Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat • Sign up for newsletter and email updates • Schedule a consultation here.

On Friday, June 24, 2022, a federal district court judge ordered a nationwide preliminary injunction, which has since reopened the EB-5 regional center program for regional centers. In this episode, Klasko EB-5 attorneys discuss the latest updates to the EB-5 regional center program and what that means for investors, developers, and brokers. They will also address what role they played in this litigation and give advice on next steps for EB-5 clients. Attorneys Ron Klasko, Dan Lundy, and Allison Li address questions on what the judge’s decision means and more: Is the regional center program fully operational now? Can regional centers file project approval applications now? When can investors file I-526s? Are there any risks for investors who file I-526 petitions? What if an existing regional center wants to change or extend its geographic territory? Speakers on this episode are: Ronald Klasko Daniel B. Lundy Alison Li Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat Sign up for newsletter and email updates Schedule a consultation here.

Do you have an exceptional or extraordinary ability in science, medicine, arts, business, or in another common field? If so, the EB-1 visa may be for you. During this episode, Klasko’s EB-1 attorney team discusses the fundamentals of EB-1, gives an overview on how to prepare for a successful EB-1 petition, and covers ways to increase your chances of approval. Klasko’s EB-1 attorney team Anu Nair, Allie Dempsey, and Nigel James answer these need-to-know questions before starting your EB-1 application: Do you need a sponsor? What are the benefits? What criteria are needed? What are some alternative options? Speakers on this episode are: Anu Nair Allie K. Dempsey Nigel D. James Related Resources: Preparing for EB-1 Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat Sign up for newsletter and email updates Schedule a consultation here.

William (Bill) Stock, Michele Madera, and Andrew (Drew) Zeltner sit down and discuss common questions and scenarios foreign nationals in the U.S. encounter about which side hustles might cause issues with status violations. This is an updated version of an episode published in February 2019 (Episode 12: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy.) In this episode, the Klasko attorneys give updated guidance as well as cover the recent changes for student athletes regarding name, image, and likeness compensation. • Can I develop an app in my dorm room? • Can I sell my car? • Can I invest in real estate? • Can I volunteer my time to a friend's new startup? • As a student athlete, can I benefit from the name, image, and likeness changes? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode, with some general guidelines to help foreign nationals think through their plans for a side hustle. Speakers in this episode are: • William Stock • Michele Madera • Andrew Zeltner If you have any topics about employment-based immigration you would like us to cover, please send an email to [email protected]. Stay connected with us: • Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat • Sign up for newsletter and email updates • Schedule a consultation here