HEYGOOD, ORR, REYES, PEARSON & BARTOLOMEI
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Corporate Immigration & H-1B
The
H-1B
Visa Program was set forth in the Immigration & Nationality
Act and has been a valuable resource for American
companies and a critical program for educated, skilled
foreign workers wishing to work in the United States.
H1-B employees are given access to work in the U.S. if
they have the equivalent of a US Bachelor's Degree
and are employed in a "specialty occupation" (such
as engineers, mathematicians, accountants and other categories
which require a specific skill set and formal education). H-1B Visas have become more and more difficult to obtain. In 2004, the quota of H-1B Visas decreased dramatically from 195,000 to just 90,000. Since then, the quota has decreased even more and in 2006 the entire quota of visas was exhausted in less than two months.
At Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei, we believe strongly in the H-1B Visa Program when it's practiced correctly. We've worked with hundreds of immigrants, with a wide variety of legal issues, and we feel strongly about helping those who truly deserve an H-1B Visa but are having difficulty obtaining one. If you personally require an H1B, or if you have an employee prospect that requires an H-1B, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please contact one of our attorneys and find out what your case is worth.
NEWS ARTICLES
Swift Plant Raid has Devastated Cactus, Texas
2/11/07 - The Dallas Morning News
ICE agents descended on Swift plants in six states, arresting nearly 1,300 workers, including 292 in Cactus, in the largest work-site enforcement action ever. Hundreds are still being held on identity theft or immigration-related charges. (read
more...)
NPR Interviews Angel Reyes Regarding Swift
1/8/07 - National Public Radio
In Texas, a group of former employees is accusing the Swift meatpacking company
of conspiring to hire illegal workers in order to depress wages. (read
more...)
Ex-workers Sue Swift for Wages
12/19/06 - The Washington Times
A $23 million lawsuit by 18 former employees at Swift & Co., which was targeted last week in raids by the government over its hiring of illegal aliens, says the meat-processing company conspired to keep down wages by hiring the illegal workers. (read
more...)
"Lou Dobbs Tonight" Interview with Angel Reyes
1/8/07 - CNN
Angel Reyes was recently interviewed regarding the Swift & Company lawsuit
on Lou Dobbs Tonight. (watch
clip...)
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