Fourth Circuit court approves probation term barring participant in H-2B visa scheme from HR work *

USA - November 29 2010
The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in United States v. Starkes, No. 09-5051 (4th Cir. Nov. 3, 2010)(unpublished), underscores the dangers inherent in the H-2B program.

Co-authors: Pierre Georges Bonnefil, Robert S. Groban, Jr., Nelsy C. Gómez, Jang Hyuk Im, Patrick G. Brady.

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DOJ issues instructions for “no match” letters *

USA - November 29 2010
Recently, the DOJ's Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices ("OSC") issued instructions to employers and employees regarding how to handle "no match" information.

Co-authors: Pierre Georges Bonnefil, Robert S. Groban, Jr., Nelsy C. Gómez, Jang Hyuk Im, Patrick G. Brady.

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November 12, 2010, H-1B cap count *

USA - November 29 2010
The USCIS has announced that, as of November 12, 2010, approximately 47,800 new H-1B petitions have been filed for fiscal year 2011 against the 65,000 cap.

Co-authors: Pierre Georges Bonnefil, Robert S. Groban, Jr., Nelsy C. Gómez, Jang Hyuk Im, Patrick G. Brady.

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DOS issues December 2010 Visa Bulletin *

USA - November 29 2010
The DOS recently issued its Visa Bulletin for December 2010.

Co-authors: Pierre Georges Bonnefil, Robert S. Groban, Jr., Nelsy C. Gómez, Jang Hyuk Im, Patrick G. Brady.

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ICE assesses $1 million fine against Abercrombie & Fitch after Form I-9 *

USA - November 29 2010
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (“ICE”) recently announced that Abercrombie & Fitch had agreed to pay a fine of $1,047,110 for violations discovered during a Form I-9 inspection that ICE conducted in November 2008.

Co-authors: Pierre Georges Bonnefil, Robert S. Groban, Jr., Nelsy C. Gómez, Jang Hyuk Im, Patrick G. Brady.

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