Our Cleveland Connection – The Thyagaraja Aradhana

2014-02-26T09:08:24+00:00Feb 26, 2014|

Each year, around Easter Holiday weekend, The State of Ohio declares1 certain days as – “Saint Thyagaraja Days”, being dedicated to the enjoyment and nurturing of a uniquely South Asian - Indian tradition, the celebration of the classical music compositions of Saint Thyagaraja2. During this week-long period, the City of Cleveland is witness to an [...]

New FAQ regarding notification and consideration of laid-off U.S. workers for PERM applications

2018-03-07T17:30:29+00:00Feb 24, 2014|

DOL FAQ addressing how an employer is to demonstrate that it notified and considered laid-off U.S. workers for the job opportunity listed on the ETA Form 9089.  (updated Feb 21, 2014).  The DOL FAQ can be found at:  http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/faqsanswers.cfm How detailed does the recruitment report have to be with respect to the lawful, job-related reasons [...]

ICE Guidance on OPT Employment As Volunteer or Unpaid Intern

2018-03-07T14:45:04+00:00Feb 7, 2014|

A Memo from ICE confirming SEVP's guidance on unpaid employment and noting some OPT STEM extension applications were erroneously denied by USCIS because applicants had or intended to work in volunteer or unpaid intern positions is attached. The ICE Memo confirms: A student may work as a volunteer or unpaid intern, where this practice does [...]

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