DAYZAD LAW OFFICES BLOG
Relief for Ukrainian Citizens Already in the United States
The U.S. government announced immigration relief for Ukrainians. Because of the ongoing war, Ukrainians are eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S. for 18 months. The U.S. designates [...]
Initial H-1B Lottery Selections Complete
Congratulations to all those selected in the first round of selections of the annual H-1B lottery! First-time H-1B applicants must first obtain an H-1B visa number through a lottery system. [...]
Biden Administration Announces New Policies to Attract STEM Talent in the U.S.
The government announced new policies to attract skilled immigrants from around the world. The U.S. wants to attract global talent from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). [...]
DHS Ends Mass Worksite Enforcement Raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a memo regarding its enforcement of employment and labor standards. The memo indicates that the government’s focus should be to ensure workplaces [...]
Navid Dayzad Receives 2022 Super Lawyers Recognition
We are pleased to announce that our Managing Attorney, Navid Dayzad, has been selected as a 2022 Super Lawyer in immigration law. This makes 8 years in a row! This [...]
Holiday Charity Challenge Winner & Poem
In my holiday card email, I asked everyone to nominate their favorite charity for a donation from our firm. I was delighted to learn about so many wonderful organizations. Congratulations [...]
Applying for Temporary Visas at Consulates Becomes More Efficient
To travel to the U.S. on a temporary work visa, most people must first obtain a travel visa at a U.S. consulate in their home country. This process has become [...]
U.S. Government Revokes African Travel Ban
We recently wrote about a U.S. travel ban suspending entry for travelers from certain African countries. The travel ban was intended to limit the spread of the Omicron variant. Because [...]
Heightened Scrutiny of Individuals of Iranian Descent
The American Immigration Lawyers Association has received reports of the U.S. government’s increased scrutiny of individuals of Iranian descent. Such scrutiny occurs when Iranian nationals try to enter the U.S. [...]