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Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Deep Dive Part 6: What does "commanded a high salary or will command a high salary" mean?In this episode of our series we are going to talk about the USCIS criterion for an O-1B that requires evidence that the artist “has either commanded a high salary or will command a high salary or other substantial remuneration for services in relation to others in the field, as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence”.But what does this mean?What do you need to show to satisfy this criterion? And why do so many people misunderstand this criterion and get it wrong?To ask Lin Walker about your...2024-04-1006 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Deep Dive Part 4: What does “Major commercial or critically acclaimed successes” mean?The USCIS O-1B criterion at 8 CFR §214.2(o)(3)(iv)(B)(4) requires evidence that the artist “has a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes as evidenced by such indicators as title, rating, standing in the field, box office receipts, motion pictures or television ratings, and other occupational achievements reported in trade journals, major newspapers, or other publications.”But what does this mean? What do you need to show to satisfy this criterion? And why do so many people get it wrong?To discuss your immigration questions with Lin Walker please reach out to he...2024-03-2606 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Deep Dive Part 3: How to distinguish lead, starring or critical roleToday is part three of our six-part deep dive into the O-1B visa. You can go back to our last two episodes to catch up if you missed them. This series is about the often convoluted language in the USCIS regulations that gets glossed over and misunderstood, and that that people far too often get wrong. One of the criterion for the O-1B that, IMHO, causes the most confusion is evidence that the foreign national “has performed, and will perform, in a lead, starring, or critical role for organizations and establishments th...2024-03-2005 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Deep Dive Part 2: What Constitutes National Or International Recognition?Part two of our six-part deep dive into the O-1B visa.The USCIS regulations for the O-1B visa require evidence that the foreign national “has achieved national or international recognition for achievements evidenced by critical reviews or other published materials by or about the individual in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications.”What’s so difficult about this criterion? And why do so many people get it wrong? What IS national or international recognition?To discuss your personal and confidential business immigration issues please contact Lin Walker at lwalker@meyner...2024-03-1106 min
Becoming Ageless with Robynn Lin Fredericksepi 15 ~ How to Harness Self Awareness for Greater Health and Longevity, with Tanya WalkerIn this episode, the Robynn engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Tanya Walker, a coach and teacher specialized in self-awareness, personal power, and overcoming emotional obstacles for both men and women. Tanya shares her journey from suffering a debilitating injury and chronic pain to discovering the power of self-awareness and personal empowerment, which led her to her current practice. The discussion covers the importance of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the mind-body-spirit connection for living a vibrant, healthy, and long life. Key topics include the significance of setting goals based on personal values, the impact of communication and assertiveness on...2024-03-061h 04
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Part 1: Why Do People Get This O-1B Criterion Wrong?For those of you considering viable options to the H-1B cap we will be doing a deep-dive into the O-1B and O-1A criteria over the next couple of weeks.One of the criterion for the O-1B that causes the most confusion is evidence that the foreign national “has performed, and will perform, services as a lead or starring participant in productions or events which have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications contracts, or endorsements.” What’s so difficult about this criterion? Why do so many people...2024-03-0106 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerUSCIS is Disconnected from RealityThere seems to be a disconnect between the USCIS Policy Manual for National Interest Waivers (NIWs) and the real-world.The Policy Manual states, “USCIS recognizes the importance of progress in STEM fields and the essential role of persons with advanced STEM degrees in fostering this progress, especially in focused critical and emerging technologies or other STEM areas important to U.S. competitiveness or national security.But we found the “Critical and Emerging Technologies List” contained within this document to be unrealistic and extremely problematic.If you have questions about your business immigration situation contac...2024-02-2606 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerTwo Men Staged Robberies to Commit Visa FraudIn March 2023, two men set up and carried out staged armed robberies of at least eight convenience/liquor stores and fast food restaurants across the United States, including at least four in Massachusetts.It is alleged that the purpose of the staged robberies was to allow the clerks present to claim that they were victims of a violent crime on an application for U non-immigration status (U Visa).In our first episode of the new year, immigration attorney Lin Walker discusses the consequences of visa fraud and why this was a really really BAD idea.2024-01-0506 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerCan one piece of paper really be so important? Common mistakes people make with their Form I-94 Arrival/Departure RecordWith the upcoming holiday season and travel, and given the hectic nature of the admissions process, it is no wonder that the Form I-94 can often contain mistakes, from the "class of admission" (your actual nonimmigrant visa status) to your "admit until date" (the expiration date of your lawful period of stay in the United States).Mistakes in either field can result in major consequences that impact your ability, for example, to work in the United States, and how long you may remain in the United States before accruing unlawful presence.In this episode of...2023-12-2808 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerDon't Make This EB-1A Mistake - Membership in Unqualified OrganizationsIn this "quick-shot" episode we’re going to focus on documentation of the foreign national's membership in associations in the field, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields.However, not all organizations are qualified to fulfill this requirement.In this podcast we'll explore what makes a particular organization qualified or UNqualified to help you get closer to an EB-1A visa.If you have any questions about your particular situation please contact Lin Walker at lwalker@meyner.com2023-12-2005 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerDepartment of Homeland Security Says “Use It or Lose It” to H1B PetitionersIn the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Agency) on October 23, 2023, DHS proposes to create a “Use or Lose” provision that would prohibit “banking” H-1B time. Such provision would require beneficiaries of approved H-1B cap petitions to timely enter the U.S. and commence employment with the petitioner. Why is DHS making such a proposal?2023-12-0305 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe DOJ Takes a $25 Million Bite Out of AppleIn its PERM recruitment process, which is required to sponsor foreign nationals for employment-based permanent residence, Apple showed a preference for employees with temporary work visas instead of qualified and available US workers (which include US citizens, lawful permanent residences, asylees and refugees).So, what (allegedly) did Apple do wrong?2023-11-1305 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerSpecial Episode: Redefining Mindfulness for ProfessionalsWe take a break from Immigration News to bring you a very special episode with mindfulness coach and embodied movement educator Timothy Lewis.In this episode attorney Lin Walker talks with Tim about mindfulness; what people think it is, what it actually is, and how mindfulness can be an effective tool to combat many different forms of stress.Other topics discussed include dealing with stress in the workplace, body awareness, problems with sleep, tactics for dealing with panic attacks and the power of awareness and acceptance.Please join us for this very enlightening...2023-09-0148 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerFranchise Opportunities for E2 Visa ApplicantsWhat are some of the advantages that franchise ownership offers over traditional businesses in terms of securing an E-2 visa? We were honored to be joined on the podcast by Jeremy Bollington, a Franchise consultant with Your Franchise is Waiting, a service that works with qualified foreign nationals to help them find a franchise to support their E-2 visa application. In this podcast we answer several questions on the minds of potential E2 visa applicants: 0:00 Introduction to Jeremy 4:02 What is an E2 visa? 5:17 What are the criteria for a...2023-05-2534 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhy Certified Translation Matters In Immigration (and other kinds of) LawDeborah Reidy of SmartChoice Translations joins immigration attorney Lin Walker to discuss the pitfalls of poor translation in many kinds of legal situations. In this episode we tackle such questions as: 0:00 What is SmartChoice Translations? 0:52 What services does SmartChoice Translations offer? 4:11 What kinds of training is required for legal translators? 8:18 Why you shouldn't rely on friends or family to translate 11:00 Qualifications to be a legal translator 14:17 Importance of legal knowledge for a legal translator 18:54 Is AI translation or Google translate a good substitute? 22:29...2023-04-2424 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerEverything Wrong with The ProposalThe Proposal, starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock is one of our favorite movies, and one of the favorite movies of our guest, retired CBP Director of Operations, Alma Montemayor. However, the immigration processes the filmmakers show are far from accurate. In this episode immigration attorney Lin Walker enlists the help of Alma to answer the questions:How important is immigration accuracy in the movies? Why should we care?What constitutes marriage fraud, and what are the consequences?What is the role of USCIS in determining the legitimacy of a marriage visa?2023-04-0943 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerDHS Extends Parole and Employment Authorization for Certain Ukrainian NationalsOn March 10, 2023, with little notice or fanfare, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated its website to state that it would, on a case-by-case basis, extend the parole and employment authorization document of Ukrainians admitted into the United States under humanitarian parole.2023-03-2205 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhat Superstore Gets Right About Mateo's Immigration StoryIn this episode we examine two episodes from the very funny NBC sitcom SUPERSTORE, which stars America Ferrera and Ben Feldman, and follows a whole gang of wacky and endearing characters working in a fictional big box store. For our purposes we are going to focus on Mateo, an immigrant from the Philippines who is undocumented and discovers that getting a promotion in the store could mean that he will be discovered and threatened with deportation, as we will see, through some comic and, in some cases touching, circumstances. As with so many of the...2023-03-0745 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerH-1B Cap Season: DOs and DON'TsIt’s Back! We are officially in H-1B Cap Season – the chaotic period when hundreds of thousands of H-1B Cap Registrations are prepared and electronically filed with the hope of securing one of the 85,000 H-1B visas available for Fiscal Year 2024.In this quick shot episode of the podcast we are going to give you some quick reminders to make your H-1B Cap Season go much more smoothly.2023-02-2506 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerImmigration Lawyer "Fixes" What's Wrong With Seinfeld Episode "The Visa"Please join us for another edition of "Immigration at the Movies: Myth or Truth", the podcast series that examines immigration scenes in popular movies and TV and lets you know how accurately they portray immigration law and procedures. Today we are going to "fix" one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. Specifically Season 4 Episode 14 from 1993, "The Visa" with Babu Bhat, who you might remember from an earlier episode where Jerry convinced him to open an all Pakistani restaurant in the neighborhood which failed miserably. He is now working at the coffee shop...2023-02-0922 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerImmigration at the Movies - The Terminal, starring Tom HanksMeyner & Landis Immigration partner Lin Walker continues her pop-culture immigration myth-busting by destroying The Terminal, a 2004 Steven Spielberg film starring Tom Hanks and Stanley Tucci.The Terminal tells the story of Viktor Navorski from the fictional Eastern European country of Krakhosia who gets stranded at JFK airport in New York when war breaks out in his country while he is in the air.How realistic is his dilemma? How plausible are the solutions that the director of Customs at the airport proposes for the "man without a country"?In this episode we explore...2023-01-0331 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerImmigration At the Movies: Ellis Island, Trope or Truth?Immigration in The Movies! Myth or Fact?In our ongoing quest to educate people about the U.S. immigration system (and have some fun), we’ve been reviewing the portrayal of the U.S. immigration system as depicted in popular movies.In this episode, we reviewed (in order of factual immigration accuracy):1. Brooklyn2. The Godfather Part 23. An American Tale (Wow, how is this a children’s movie and can anyone tell us what happened to the baby mouse by the end of the movie?)4. The Immigrant5...2022-12-1136 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhat do pumpkin spice and our 1-94 Arrival Departure Record podcast have in common?Answer: They are both back! Each year around this time, during peak holiday travel season, we like to remind employers and foreign nationals alike the devastating and expensive mistakes that can occur on the 1-94 Arrival Departure record.Here are a few tips to avoid problems while traveling this holiday season.2022-12-0515 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhat the "Case Backlog Transparency and Accountability Act" means for youIn February 2021, we began publishing articles detailing the extensive backlogs and processing delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and how these delays have impacted foreign nationals, their families and U.S. employers.It has been more than twenty-one (21) months since President Biden took office and while the Biden-Harris Administration has made many promises to modernize the immigration system and enact comprehensive and compassionate immigration reforms, it has been exceptionally slow to deliver meaningful changes that positively impact foreign nationals, their families and U.S. employers.In this episode we are going to...2022-11-2411 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerBusiness owners beware! Your job advertisement software can get you into trouble.Today we are bringing you two short excerpts from the Minutes of the AILA Liaison Meeting that we thought would be useful for employers, immigration attorneys and foreign nationals.The most important takeaway for business owners...IER advised that it has identified several software platforms with dropdown menus that resulted in employers inadvertently posting job advertisements with unlawful citizenship status restrictions.2022-11-1505 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerNew York City’s Salary Transparency Law - What you need to know if you are an employer in NYCOn November 1, 2022, the salary transparency provisions of the New York City Human Rights Law (“Salary Transparency Law”) will take effect and will require “employers advertising jobs in New York City” to “include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised.”On this episode we hope to provide some guidance upon which employers and their job opportunities are affected and how the Salary Transparency Law may affect the Permanent Labor Certification Application (“PERM”) process in the employment-based immigration context.2022-10-3009 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerDon't make these Form I-9 mistakes. It can cost you thousands!Today we are going to talk about a common mistake that can put employers in jeopardy of breaking discrimination laws, resulting sometimes in tens of thousands of dollars in fines.2022-10-2113 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerPIMS Delays Impacting NIV Issuance - What you can doToday we are going to be talking about some Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) delays that are impacting some NIV issuance and at the end of this podcast give some advice to foreign nationals and employers how to avoid or minimize delays.2022-10-0212 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerO-1B Deep Dive: Clearing up the confusion about "starring roles".In this video we distinguish between the two most easily confused criteria for O-1B classification "Production or event" vs "organizations and establishments". 2022-09-2908 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe "Silent Issues" facing immigration lawyers: with attorney Luis Enrique Díaz Páez As some of our listeners know, we sometimes like to discuss topics beyond business-immigration that we believe may be helpful or relevant to our audience of immigration practitioners, foreign nationals and their employers. Today, we are honored to welcome our guest, Luis Enrique Díaz Páez, who is an immigration attorney and founder of Paez Law, and a dedicated advocate for vulnerable immigrants seeking asylum in the United States, helping LGBTQIA+ families, couples with their immigration matters, and removal defense for queer immigrants.Luis talks about the "silent issues" that immigration lawyers face today su...2022-09-1126 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerI want to be a DJ in the USA! Do I qualify for an O1-B visa?We received an interesting question recently from a person who wanted to know how he could come to the U.S. to work as an EDM DJ.Being an EDM DJ was his dream but he had yet to start working as one and wanted to know if he could come to the U.S. as a tourist or student and start working as a DJ to build his portfolio.We’re going to break down this inquiry for our lightning round this week.2022-07-1909 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerNotable Client Successes: L-1A Approvals After RFE IssuanceSince April 2022, we received two L-1A RFEs, where we were able to successfully advocate on behalf of our clients to get the cases approved. As we like to do from time to time, we want to share with you a little bit about how we tackle problems like this.2022-07-1018 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhat is a visa? The basics of immigration documents and what you need to know.This week, we’re going to answer your questions about some of the important documentation required for U.S. immigration purposes: the visa, I-94 and I-797 approval notice. 2022-06-1912 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerSteps for applying for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. This week, we’re going to answer your questions about applying for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.“Can I apply for my nonimmigrant visa at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad?”“How can I determine how long it takes to make a visa appointment?”“How do I apply for a nonimmigrant visa?”2022-06-1306 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerOnline Marketing for Professionals - Q&A with Podcast Producer Mike PulcinellaIn this special edition of the Meyner & Landis Lightning Round we talk to podcast and video producer Mike Pulcinella. Mike is a seasoned documentary and video producer, originally working in the fitness industry, amassing over 38 Million views of his YouTube channel in his fifteen year career. He now helps legal professionals and others quickly and inexpensively create podcasts and videos to help promote their services. Mike answers questions such as... - Is online marketing just videos? - How long should my podcast or video be? - What...2022-06-0628 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round Q&A: H-1B Master's Cap or Regular Cap, which is correct?We’re back with this week’s lightning round, where we want to discuss some of the basic issues that have come up repeatedly. “Can I use DocuSign or another electronically generated signature application to sign a petition or application to be filed with USCIS?” "Can I file my application with the Texas Service Center since it’s faster?” “I filed my adjustment of status application without my medical exam two years ago. According to USCIS processing times, USCIS should be working on my application. Can I mail my medical exam now?” “I have a U.S...2022-05-2106 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerUSCIS Extends Certain Employment Authorization Cards by up to 540 DaysIn response to ongoing and extensive processing delays, on May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Temporary Final Rule (TFR), which automatically extends the employment authorization documents (EADs) of certain foreign nationals from 180 days to 540 days.But who is eligible for the 540-day automatic extension? Listen to this week's podcast and find out!2022-05-0804 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerExpansion of Premium Processing ServiceOn March 30, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS or the Agency) published a final rule that expands premium processing service for additional immigration benefits, which will become effective on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.2022-04-2506 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe 3 things you can do right now to minimize delays in NIV processing timesAs many foreign nationals, U.S. employers and immigration practitioners are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on those seeking to travel internationally.From geographic travel bans to the sudden closures of U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, the past two years have created significant challenges for foreign nationals seeking to obtain visas to enter the United States.As COVID-19 related conditions in each country continue to change dramatically, embassies and consulates must balance the health and safety concerns of their personnel and visa applicants with expanding routine visa services, all while operating with...2022-04-1807 min
Immigration Update with Lin Walker21 things you need to know: Updates from this year's AILA conferenceWe sat through eight hours of presentations, so you didn’t have to!This is our roundup of the significant take-aways from this year’s AILA conference.Here are the 21 things you need to know.2022-04-1221 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerHow to avoid the RFE and annoying NOID for form I-140In recent months, we have seen an increase in the number of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in connection to Form I-140, Immigrant Petitions for Alien Worker, (I-140 Petition) filed by U.S. employers on behalf of foreign national employees, which is a required step in the employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) process.We have noticed that many of the issues raised by USCIS seem to be the result of corporate changes or business losses that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-04-0512 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerAre you ready for an O-1A scientist, educator, entrepreneur or athlete visa?In this podcast we will dissect the criteria required for the O-1A visa, which is reserved for individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business or athletics.While most companies and foreign nationals are familiar with the H-1B, L-1A, L-1B and TN employment-based nonimmigrant visa classifications, the O-1A visa classification is not as well known or understood, quite possibly because eligibility requirements seem too lofty or high.In this week's podcast we explain a bit about the requirements and the process Meyner and Landis has developed to prepare and...2022-03-2820 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerTips for getting your H-1B registration filed efficientlyIf you have not yet filed your H-1B registrations, do not despair, as you have about another 5 days to do so. But you might want to put filing at the top of your to-do list this week! On this episode of the Immigration Update podcast, we want to help out by providing you with some tips to navigate this challenging administrative process.2022-03-1404 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round Q&A: How and when to expedite benefits requestsIn this episode, immigration partner Lin Walker discusses several ways in which Meyner & Landis has been successful in securing expedited nonimmigrant visa appointments and immigration benefits through judicious and zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients.2022-02-2708 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerExtended Immigration Benefits for STEM Talent - Part 3This week we present part 3 of our STEM talent updates.This episode focuses on the new immigration policies directly impacting foreign nationals seeking employment-based immigrant visa classification as individuals whose work is in the national interest of the United States.2022-02-2014 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round Q&A: Is it okay to file THREE H-1Bs?This week we received two really good questions about the upcoming H-1B Registration for Fiscal Year 2023.“When does the H-1B Registration start this year?”“My prospective H-1B employer has three (3) subsidiaries in the United States.Is it okay for my prospective employer and all three subsidiaries to each file an H-1B registration for me?”2022-02-1305 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerExtended Immigration Benefits for STEM Talent - Part 2On January 24, 2022, our podcast Extended Immigration Benefits for STEM Talent detailed the extended immigration benefits for F-1 and J-1 visa holders who are studying or working in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (“STEM”) fields.This week we have part two to that update which focuses on the new immigration policies directly impacting O-1A individuals of extraordinary ability.2022-02-0610 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round Q&A: Questions About USCIS Processing Times and BenefitsWe answer your questions:My H-1b status expires July 1st. My husband's H-4 status and H-4 EAD also expires March 1st. If my H-1b extension is filed with Premium Processing, will that expedite his EAD?My H-1B registration was selected in the third round, what is my deadline to file?My H-1B was filed under the U. S. Masters cap exemption. My employer and their attorney are filing under the regular cap. Why?2022-01-3105 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerExtended Immigration Benefits for STEM TalentThis week we have a very quick but very encouraging update of importance to those in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.On January 21, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a Fact Sheet entitled, “Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen our Economy and Competitiveness,” (called the “Biden-Harris Initiative”), which announced several new policies aimed at attracting and retaining international talent in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (what are called the “STEM”) fields.2022-01-2407 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round Q&A: Questions about the upcoming H-1B Cap Registration The Lightning Round Q&A is a chance for you to ask us your pressing employment and family based immigration questions.2022-01-1605 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerWhy is USCIS Taking so Long to Process My Case?Welcome to Season 2!2021 has certainly had its share of challenges, and while we are hopeful that 2022 will see us pulling out of this pandemic and returning to normal, there are still many hurdles to overcome in the world of immigration for business, not the least of which is the enormous delays in processing of applications and petitions we have been seeing at USCIS.In this first episode of the New Year, we examine some of the reasons for the delays and what you can do to get your application or petition processed as quickly as...2022-01-1117 min
the Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThe Capitalist and the Activist: Corporate Social Activism and the New Business of Change by Tom C. W. LinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/563827 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Capitalist and the Activist: Corporate Social Activism and the New Business of Change Author: Tom C. W. Lin Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 24 minutes Release date: January 11, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: 2023 Axiom Business Books Award Silver Medalist (Business Commentary) 2023 Nautilus Book Award Silver Medalist (Social Change & Social Justice) This is the first in-depth examination of the important ongoing fusion of activism, capitalism, and social change masterfully told through a compelling narrative filled with vivid stories and striking studies. Corporations and their...2022-01-1103 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Q&A about traveling during this difficult holiday seasonThis week we received a lot of questions about traveling during the upcoming holidays and the ever-changing COVID restrictions and rules.2021-12-2608 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerGet the Form 1-94 wrong and get barred for 3 or 10 years: A Holiday Travel Reminder (with examples!)As 2021 comes to an end, many global travel restrictions have been lifted and we are entering the peak holiday travel season, so it’s important that we revisit the Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, and its importance to foreign nationals who enter the United States as nonimmigrants.Discrepancies in the Arrival /Departure record is a problem we see here much too often at Meyner & Landis and often we’ve had to take emergency measures to prevent a client from being banned from entering the US for years, just from a simple mistake.We’re hoping this p...2021-12-2015 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: How Section 245(k) Can Help With Adjustment of StatusThis week we received an interesting question about a violation of nonimmigrant status and its impact on adjustment of status.2021-12-1109 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerHow the COVID Omicron Variant may affect your holiday international travelImmigration partner Lin Walker shares breaking news that affects international travel. With the holiday season and peak travel time upon us, it is really essential to understand the COVID-19 related travel restrictions and requirements that have been recently implemented.2021-12-0509 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Tips to help with the third round of H-1B lottery selectionWe’ve received some good questions over the past week about the third round of H-1B lottery selection for FY 2022 and the filing process. As these selections happened on November 20th, it’s a good time to answer some of these fundamental questions.Don’t forget to message us on LinkedIn any questions you would like us to answer next time.Remember that all personal information is always kept confidential at Meyner and Landis, so the identity and personal details of those asking the questions are never disclosed.2021-11-2908 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerHow to Determine the Prevailing Wage...and why you need to know.The deadline to file H-1B cap petitions selected in the third round of the lottery for FY2022 is February 23, 2022. One of the most important steps in preparing the H-1B petition is determining the appropriate prevailing wage for the Labor Condition Application.Meyner and Landis LLP has created a tutorial video on how to determine the prevailing wage for H-1B petitions, as well as E-3 and H-1B1 petitions. This week's podcast is the audio portion of that video, but you can also go to Lin Walker's Youtube Channel to watch...2021-11-2210 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Changing jobs as an L-1A or H-1BThe lightning round is a rapid fire Q&A where we answer YOUR questions sent to us via LinkedIn private message.We’ve received some good questions over the past two weeks for our Lightning Round that we believe speak to how hot the current job market is in the United States. It’s certainly no secret that there is a lot of movement in the workforce these days. And judging by the questions we received, our listeners are all over it. We received more than a few questions about employment authorization for depe...2021-11-1309 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe Deference Policy Part 2: How previous approvals can help with difficult L-1A RFEs.We revisit the deference policy, a key component in the Meyner and Landis toolbox of strategies for successfully responding to L-1A Requests for Evidence (RFEs).We use two recent client success stories to illustrate how the deference policy can be utilized to increase the chances of approval.2021-11-0813 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Holiday Travel EditionThis week’s Lightning Round is travel themed in honor of the upcoming holidays.Lin and Kristen tackle questions such as…Will the United States accept a combination of vaccines for travelers entering the U.S.?What are the exceptions for travelers being fully vaccinated?What are the difficulties of traveling while your status is pending, what to look out for in general if you are a foreign national traveling any time soon…and much more.2021-10-3117 min
Immigration Update with Lin Walker"If I could turn back time..." Client Successes: A Nunc Pro Tunc Extension of StatusIf you are a foreign national who will be traveling soon this episode can help you from committing an easy to make mistake that can have serious long-term consequences.This week we have a short warning and a powerful solution to a problem that can sneak up on you from behind.2021-10-2511 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Vaccines, crossing the Canadian border and deadlines for the H-1B CapTime for another LIGHTNING ROUND, featuring Meyner associate Kristen Sisko and Meyner partner Lin WalkerThe lightning round is a rapid fire Q&A where we answer YOUR questions sent to us via LinkedIn private message.This week Lin and Kristen tackle questions about which vaccines will be acceptable for entry into the United States, the state of the U.S./Canada border, and several questions related to H-1B Cap petitions.2021-10-1707 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerAre You Ready For An O1-B Artist Visa?What is an O1-B visa? Who can get one? And what are the requirements?In this podcast we are going to explain the different classifications of artists eligible for an O-1B visa and the kind of evidence needed. If you are foreign national artist looking to work in the United States you are definitely going to want to listen to this weeks episode.2021-10-1017 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerLightning Round: Biden Administration rescinds the COVID-19 travel bans. What does it mean for you?This week we have another Lightning Round Featuring Meyner Immigration Associate Kristen Sisko and Meyner immigration partner Lin Walker.The lightning round is a rapid fire Q&A we do here on the podcast every two weeks about hot topics affecting immigration professionals.Today Kristen and Lin dig into the information you NEED to know about the recent rescinding of the COVID-19 travel bans.2021-10-0312 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerImpact of Historical Processing Delays at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesIn this episode we talk about the extent of the processing delays at USCIS, (you’ll be astonished if you haven’t already been experiencing them yourself) some reasons WHY this is happening and finally, some things you can do to help facilitate your petitions.2021-09-2612 min
Immigration Update with Lin Walker5 Most Important Tips When Filing an NIEThis week we have a break from our usual format, Meyner and Landis immigration associate Kristen Cisco has complied a rapid fire Q & A of the 5 most important things you need to know when considering filing an NIE.She’s joined by immigration partner Lin Walker.2021-09-1911 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerNIE Fatigue - An 18 Month UpdateWhen the first round of COVID-19 related travel restrictions were issued in February 2020, many foreign nationals, employers and immigration professionals were cautiously optimistic that these restrictions would be short-lived. More than eighteen exhaustive months later, this could not be further from the truth. U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world continue to operate with skeletal staff, offering nonimmigrant visa appointments on an emergency-basis only and inconsistently approving requests for national interest exceptions (NIEs) to the COVID-19 related travel restrictions.Our podcast this week aims to provide an update regarding the NIE process and guidance...2021-09-1215 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerRecent Policy Changes Impacting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination or Vaccination RecordUSCIS recently issued two policy changes regarding Form I-693, Report for Medical Examination or Vaccine Record which directly impacts foreign nationals who have or will be applying for lawful permanent resident status.2021-09-0506 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe Impact of Relocating on U.S. Immigration ProcessesThe goal of the podcast this week is to provide foreign nationals and their employers with important issues to consider when moving.It can be an unwelcome surprise to foreign nationals and their employers when they realize the impact that moving, even within the same State, can have on their immigration status.2021-08-2912 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerIf Your H-1B Registration Has Been Selected in the Second Round…What Comes Next?This week, we offer a repost of a useful podcast from several months ago...If you were lucky enough to have your H-1B Cap Registration selected, now that the second round is happeneing, what are the next steps? Well, there is still some work to do!In this week's podcast we will examine and summarize what the H-1B Registration Selection notice states and the next steps for those whose registrations were selected during the fiscal year 2022 lottery.2021-08-0907 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerA Review of the Potentially Damaging DHS Final Rule Creating Wage-Based Selection System for H-1B Cap Subject PetitionsThis week, a bit of breaking news and unfortunately, it’s not good news.The Biden Administration recently supported and defended the legality of a Trump-era rule of wage-based H-1B cap selections. This is very frustrating, disappointing and disheartening for immigration professionals, employers and foreign nationals. We had hoped the President would help to overturn rules like this wage-based selection, which in our opinion we feel is damaging to the US economy…and we’ll explain why.2021-08-0310 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerBest Practices Regarding USCIS' Flexibility PolicyThis week the writer of these podcasts, Immigration partner Lin Walker, stops by to talk about a best practice in using USCIS’ COVID-19 flexibility policy and a simple, but effective method the Meyner & Landis has developed for responding to RFEs that you have to hear!2021-07-2605 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerA Cautionary Reminder Regarding LCAsOn June 16, 2021, a U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law Judge ordered a U.S. Company to pay a former employee more than $400,000 in back wages and benefits, for multiple violations of the E-3 visa program as established by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).In this podcast we tell you how that happened, explain briefly what the E-3 visa program is and explain what you as an employer can do to prevent falling into a similar situation when you hire foreign nationals who need LCAs….this includes not just the E3 but the H1B and th...2021-07-1813 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerHelp with Difficult RFEs: The Return of the Deference PolicyThe dreaded RFE…if you have received that package of blue or yellow paper, sometimes over 12 pages long, you understand the significant anxiety, frustration and sometimes, fear that it causes.This week we have the author of these podcasts, immigration Partner Lin Walker sitting in to share some very positive news regarding several challenging L-1A Requests for Evidence (RFEs) that Meyner & Landis recently received and were able to successfully resolve using a resurrected policy.2021-07-1308 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerThe Common (Easily Avoidable) Mistake That Can Result in Your Failure to Maintain StatusIn this episode we explain about two complimentary documents that you must be aware of if you are a foreign national who has been admitted to the United States. While both of these documents are critically important and often contain similar information, they can be confusing and sometimes a very simple mistake can cause you to unknowingly overstay your period of authorization and jeopardize your nonimmigrant status. Written by Meyner & Landis immigration partner Lin Walker2021-07-0614 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJune 20, 2021: Learning From Success - How to Respond to a Difficult L-1A RFEWhile it’s true that we can very much learn from our mistakes, and should, in this podcast we are going to give you the benefit of what we learned from two recent successesWe are going to talk about two extensive L-1A RFEs, that we were able to get approved.Through the process of responding to these RFEs, we learned some key points which we believe resulted in these specific cases being approved but which can be applied to many similar cases.2021-06-2011 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJune 13, 2021: Good News from the 2021 AILA Immigration Law Virtual ConferenceSomething wonderful happened on June 9th, which was the first day of the 2021 AILA Annual Conference, and it created a sense of immense optimism amongst immigration practitioners, who, along with their clients, have suffered these past four years.The news that we received this week from USCIS and AC21 was a much needed and welcome change from the past four years, and gives us tremendous hope that the Biden Administration will reform our U.S. immigration system to one that is fair and compassionate.2021-06-1311 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJune 7, 2021: Travel Restrictions Not Based On ScienceThis week we explore a rather puzzling development in the battle against COVID-19. There are some policies being put into place, supposedly in an effort to keep people safe, that simply make no sense.2021-06-0609 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMay 17, 2021: The International Entrepreneur Parole ProgramWe are really happy to be bringing some incredibly positive news to share with our listeners,On May 10, 2021, USCIS announced that it would continue granting benefits under the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program,With this podcast, we want to provide some guidance on the IE Parole Program, who is eligible to benefit from the program and how to file an application with USCIS.2021-05-1709 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMay 10, 2021: A Creative Solution to a Difficult ProblemThis week, Lin Walker, the writer of these podcasts, sits in to tell us about an approach to creatively titling the job description of some high level executives in order to better define their contribution to their professions.2021-05-1010 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMay 2, 2021: Biden Proclamation Suspends Entry of Nonimmigrants in IndiaCOVID-19 related travel restrictions and exceptions are increasingly fluid, with immigration practitioners and the general public receiving little if any advance notice of shifting priorities or new restrictions before they are enacted.On April 30, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation that will suspend the entry of nonimmigrants, with certain exceptions, from the Republic of India who pose a risk of transmitting COVID-19.In this week's podcast we explain what this means for employers, nonimmigrants and immigration professionals alike.2021-05-0208 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerApril 26, 2021: Immigration Report Card for President Biden’s First 100 DaysThe Biden administration's track record so far with regard to immigration reform reveals a few bright spots but far too many disappointments.2021-04-2510 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerApril 19, 2021: Updates from 2021 AILA Spring Virtual Conference This past Thursday April 15th, AILA held its annual Spring Conference which provided Government Relations Updates from many agencies. The news was mixed and at times, frustrating, but there were some key points that we feel are important.Meyner and Landis attended 7 panels and distilled about 9 hours of presentations into this rapid-fire highlights podcast.2021-04-1909 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerApril 12, 2021 Update: COVID-Related Travel Restrictions This week the writer of the Immigration Update Podcast, partner Lin Walker, personally brings us an update about how U.S. Embassies and Consulates have been misinterpreting and misapplying Presidential Proclamations, from both Trump and Biden, meant to suspend the entry of those who pose a risk of transmitting COVID-19.2021-04-1108 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMarch 29, 2021: If Your H-1B Registration Has Been Selected…What Comes Next?If you were lucky enough to have your H-1B Cap Registration selected, what are the next steps? Well, there is still some work to do!In this week's podcast we will examine and summarize what the H-1B Registration Selection notice states and the next steps for those whose registrations were selected during the fiscal year 2022 lottery.2021-03-2907 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMarch 22, 2021: Individuals of Extraordinary Ability (And why they are important to our country)This week we share some good news about three client success stories in the diverse fields of chemical engineering, social psychology, and music. Each of these stories represent what we consider the very best of the U.S. immigration system and, when the system works well, what it can accomplish. 2021-03-2109 min
Immigration Update with Lin Walker March 15, 2021: COVID-19 Restrictions Complicate Continuing Employment of Foreign Nationals...Yet AgainThis week we have some unfortunate COVID related news that has been negatively impacting immigration. We discuss President Biden's Presidential Proclamation 10143 which suspended entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who pose a risk of transmitting COVID-19.With this new, more stringent requirement for an NIE, the number of NIV and NIE refusals will only increase, further jeopardizing U.S. company ability to conduct business and meet contractual obligations.2021-03-1508 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMarch 8, 2021: H1B Cap Season: More Helpful Tips for EmployersThis week we talk about a few more details of the current registration process to keep in mind…along with some common mistakes to watch out for and a few tips to help your registration process to go smoothly.2021-03-0706 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerMarch 1. 2021: Immigration Client Success Story: F-1 Student Status and Full-Time CPTIn this informative podcast Meyner & Landis Immigration partner Lin Walker and immigration associate Kristen Sisko discuss one of their recent client success stories. This is an interesting case, concerning the apparent conflict between practical training as authorized by USCIS regulations, hybrid graduate programs as authorized by ICE, and how USCIS determines maintenance of status for F-1 students. Lin and Kristen explain the relevant regulations, the discrepancies they found, and their solutions for the problems that arose.2021-02-2822 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerFeb 22, 2021: Unprecedented Delays in Issuing Receipt NoticesA sudden advancement in the availability of immigrant visa numbers has led to an exponential increase in the number of immigrant petitions and applications for adjustment of status filed with USCIS.The delays have been compounded by the historically cold and storm-laden winter of 2021.2021-02-2107 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerFeb 15, 2021: Our H-1B wasn't selected! Now what do we do?As we mentioned last week, the overall odds of being selected for an H-1B visa was approximately 30% in last year’s cap, as USCIS received approximately 275,000 registrations for 85,000 H-1B visa numbers.So what are U.S. employers to do if they wish to hire a foreign national, but are not selected in this year’s H-1B cap?The podcast this week is dedicated to describing some of these alternative employment-based nonimmigrant visa classifications that U.S. employers may utilize to recruit and hire foreign nationals for professional positions in the U.S.2021-02-1511 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerFeb 8, 2021: H-1B Registration Tips for Fiscal Year 2022There were several major announcements in the H-1B visa classification this week.Today we are going to talk about two of these announcements that we see as positive developments.2021-02-0807 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerFebruary 1, 2021: HR Tip - The Most Common H-1B RFEs from 2020According to USCIS, there were ten common reasons the Agency issued RFEs.In this podcast we’d like to focus on the two of the most common RFEs that we received for H-1B petitions during 2020.We will give you a taste of the language that USCIS uses in these RFEs, our legal analysis and finally we'll offer some strategies for preventing and responding to those RFEs.2021-02-0114 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJan 25, 2021: The Compassionate Immigration Reforms of the Biden AdministrationOn his very first day in office, President Biden announced plans to send a progressive and bold immigration bill to Congress in the coming weeks that will embrace immigrants as an essential part of our society, instead of criminalizing and marginalizing them, as has been the situation in the last four years. There are 2 reforms we’d like to talk about specifically that struck us as most meaningful, because they promote family unity and common sense immigration reform.2021-01-2511 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJan 18, 2021: U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule Affecting Prevailing WagesWelcome to the Meyner & Landis Immigration Update Podcast for January 18, 2020 And it’s a doozy. Written by Meyner & Landis partner Lin Walker, this podcast is going to try to summarize for you the recent rule that will change the prevailing wages for nonimmigrant visa classifications. We are providing some charts that may help to clarify some of the changes to come on LinkedIn, but as you will see, this is a very complex issue.2021-01-1807 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJan 11, 2021: Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is EssentialIf you are a nonimmigrant foreign national who has been admitted to the United States, this episode is for you. There is one form that is very often overlooked by busy people traveling back to the United States from abroad that, if forgotten, can cause serious problems with your immigration statusWith this podcast, we hope to provide some guidance on what is essential to controlling one’s lawful status in the United States and what to do if a foreign national finds that they have failed to maintain their lawful nonimmigrant status.2021-01-1104 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerSPECIAL EDITION: USCIS Creates Wage-Based System for H-1B Cap Subject Petitions In this special edition of the M&L Immigration Update Podcast we explore the new rule entitled “Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions,” which ends the H-1B lottery as we know it and instead establishes a wage-based selection process.The H-1B registrations will be selected based on registrations listing the highest offered wage which equals or exceeds the prevailing wage as established by the Occupational Employment Statistics (“OES”) for the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (“SOC”) code in the area of intended employment.Meyner & Landis has been following th...2021-01-1012 min
Immigration Update with Lin WalkerJanuary 4, 2021: USCIS Will Not Be Increasing FeesWe have some good news to start off the new year! We explain why USCIS has been prohibited from increasing their filing fees, as they have been trying to do.2021-01-0404 min