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U.S. Border Security Bill to Increase H-1B and L-1B Fees
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law The Southwest Border Security Bill. The Bill is an emergency funding bill that will pay for increased security measures on the U.S./Mexico border.
The bill includes a provision that increases the filing and fraud prevention and detection fees for H-1B and L-1B visas.
The fee will increase only if:
1. T he employer employs 50 or more employees in the United States, AND
2. More than 50 percent of those employees are foreign nationals admitted into the US under an H-1B or L-1B visa.
If an applicant meets these two standards, then their L-1B fees will increase by $2,250 per application, and their H-1B fees will increase by $2,000 per application.
At this time, the Administration and USCIS have yet to elaborate on the effective date of the increased fees.
In the meantime, we encourage employers who fall into this category to file their H-1B and L-1B petitions as soon as possible. Our office will keep you posted on any subsequent updates that occur with its implementation. |
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Challa Law Offices, PLC opens offices in VA Beach, VA and in Cary, NC
We are pleased to announce that to serve the needs of our clients in the Hampton Roads community we have opened a branch office in VA Beach, Virginia. The details of our office are as below:
Challa Law Offices, PLC
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 291 Virginia Beach, VA 23642
Toll Free Phone: 800-913-4122
We have also opened an affiliated office in Cary, NC to serve the needs of our clients in North and South Carolina.The details of our office are as below:
Challa Immigration Law Offices, LLC
1000 Centre Green Way, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513
Toll Free 800-890-4358
To Schedule a consult and to meet one of our attorneys at either of these new locations, please call us at one of the above numbers. |
FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count (as of August 6, 2010)
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Cap Type |
Cap Amount |
Cap Eligible Petitions |
Petition Target |
Date of Last Count
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H-1B Regular Cap |
65,000 |
28, 500 |
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8/6/2010 | |
H-1B Master's Exemption |
20,000 |
11,900 |
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8/6/2010 |
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Disclaimer
This newsletter has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No information included herein shall create an attorney/client relationship or constitute an invitation for such a relationship. This newsletter is not intended to be an advertisement. You should always seek professional, independent legal consultation before taking or refraining from any action. |
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Sincerely,
Lakshmi Challa
Challa Law Offices
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Our New and Enhanced Website
You can now do the following on our improved website:
Schedule an appointment
Make a payment for your legal fees
Some features that have not changed include:
Our online case management systems, where employees and employers can check the status of a case online 24/7
Additionally, employers can still generate reports which facilitate tracking high-volume case status and progress, and provide an additional safeguard to ensure critical deadlines are met
Check out our website at www.challalaw.com |
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Don't Get Caught Off Guard by a DOL Audit
Challa Law Offices Offers Training: Employer's Obligations Under the H-1B Regulations. The four-part training session is offered to employers. Special features of the training include determining the "Required Wage Rate"; parameters of the LCA, ongoing employer obligations, maintaining public access and other records, and finally DOL enforcement and penalties. Contact us if you would like to learn more about the training sessions. | |
