October 2006 • Kidambi & Associates, P.C.

DOS Issues 5-Year J Professor/Research Scholar Rule

kidambil2018-03-03T22:48:48+00:00Oct 26, 2006|

The Department of State has issued changes to the J visa program with regard to professors and research scholars. The changes are scheduled to take effect as of November 3, 2006. However, since the Federal Register Notice has not been published yet it is possible that date will be pushed back. The changes to expect [...]

Administrative Review Board (ARB) Discusses “Bona Fide Termination” of Employment

kidambil2018-03-03T22:17:11+00:00Oct 23, 2006|

The ARB, in a Decision dated September 29, 2006 (AMTEL Group of Florida, Inc. v. Rungvichit Yongmahapakorn ARB, Case No. 04-087), held that the H-1B employer did not effect "bona fide termination" of employment when they failed to notify the USCIS promptly upon letting go of the H-1B worker. Until this is done, the [...]