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- Category: Advisories
- Category: Immigration News
- Biden Administration Amends O-1A Rules to Favor STEM-Qualified Candidates
- MATTHEW I. HIRSCH INVITED TO SERVE ON AILA’S BUSINESS SECTION STEERING COMMITTEE FOR 2022-23
- MATTHEW HIRSCH TO JOIN PANEL OF EXPERTS FOR BUSINESS IMMIGRATION ROUNDTABLE ON JUNE 6
- MATTHEW I. HIRSCH TO SPEAK AT 2022 AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, JUNE 17
- COVID-19 Vaccine Required for All Immigrants; Applicants must use new version of Medical Report
- REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2023 DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM
- U.S. Department of State Releases October 2021 Visa Bulletin
- Biden Administration Proposes Path to Citizenship and Immigration Reform with U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
- Registration for FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season Begins March 9
- Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch Welcomes New Administration and New Attitude Towards Immigration
- President announces Executive Action to Fix Broken Immigration System
- DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone
- U.S. Offers Visa Changes for Chinese Students and Visitors
- What Do Mid-term Elections Mean for Immigration Reform?
- Register Now for the 2016 Diversity Visa Program
- “Immigrants Key to American Strength in Science and Technology” National Foundation for American Policy
- Constitution and Citizenship Day of 2014 sees over 27,000 newly-naturalized citizens
- Some Undocumented Youth Offered Possibility of Military Service
- Obama Administration preparing to use administrative power to help the undocumented
- Florida Passes In-state Tuition for Undocumented Students
- Pennsylvania Court Finds for Marriage Equality
- Administration Sidesteps Congress to Implement New Immigration Rules, Including Employment Authorization for Some H-4 Visa Holders
- Obama’s Immigration Paradox
- Political Roadblocks to Stall Immigration Reform in 2014
- It’s H-1B Season – Are You Ready?
- CIS Introduces Changes to Reduce Family-Based Backlogs
- New Policy for Undocumented Relatives of Active and Retired Military Personnel Means Hope for Families
- Without DREAM Act, Wasted Talent in U.S.
- Infosys Fined $34 Million for B-1 Abuse
- USCIS Launches New, Redesigned Website
- The Cost of Doing Nothing on Immigration Reform
- SEC and USCIS Warn Potential Investors of EB-5 Visa Scams
- News Update for Immigration Clients: What the Government Shutdown Means to You
- U.S. State Department Announces Diversity Visa Lottery for 2015
- DACA: One Year Later
- Avoid Immigration Scams
- Changes in the August Visa Bulletin
- Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill; No Law Yet
- Category: Law Firm Updates
- Matthew I. Hirsch to Attend Philly Pride Parade
- Matthew I. Hirsch Presented at Immigration Seminar, Discussed Options for F-1/F-2 Students
- Matthew I. Hirsch Discusses Domestic Violence and Immigration Law at Widener University
- Op-Ed by Matthew I. Hirsch Published in Trenton Times
- Article by Matthew I. Hirsch Featured in Allentown Morning Call
- Matthew I. Hirsch Keynote Speaker at Immigration Reform Forum Hosted by Widener University
- Article by Matthew I. Hirsch Featured in Delaware News Journal
- Matthew I. Hirsch Visits International Students at Penn State University
- Matthew I. Hirsch Returning as Professor of Immigration Law for 22nd Year
- Matthew I. Hirsch Welcomes International Students to Philadelphia and the Main Line
- Matthew I. Hirsch Appointed to the Board of UMH Properties, Inc.
- Matthew I. Hirsch featured as speaker for PA Bar Seminar
- Article by Matthew I. Hirsch featured in Trenton Times, Philly Gay News, Rainbow Times of Boston, Delaware News Journal
- Matthew I. Hirsch appointed to two national committees of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Matthew Hirsch guests on Comcast’s Voice of Reason
- Matthew Hirsch joins panel on WDEL 1540 for discussion on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- Allentown Morning Call: Hirsch, "Immigration Reform is in America’s Interest"
- Widener University School of Law recognizes article by Matthew I. Hirsch
- Matthew I. Hirsch featured in the Times Herald for presentation
- Matthew I. Hirsch featured in the Harrisburg Patriot and the Trenton Times
- Category: Uncategorized
- MATTHEW I. HIRSCH TO SPEAK AT 2023 AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
- MATTHEW I. HIRSCH INVITED TO SERVE ON AILA’S BUSINESS SECTION STEERING COMMITTEE FOR 2023-24
- AILA National Day of Action – Advocating for Immigration Reform
- USCIS Reports +780K H-1B Registrations: Widespread Fraud Suspected
- USCIS Conducts H-1B Lottery; “Cap” on H-1B Visas Harmful to U.S. Interests
- LITIGATION ALERT: USCIS Settles Lawsuit: Will Now Adjudicate Benefits for H-4/L-2 Dependents Concurrently with Petitions for H-1B/L-1 Principles
- Happy New Year Part II: A Look Back at Immigration Developments in 2022 (and a preview of 2023)
- Happy New Year Part I: A Look Back at Immigration Developments in 2022 (and a preview of 2023)
- DHS Renews Temporary Protected Status for Certain TPS Beneficiaries
- Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9): The Risks of Non-Compliance
- Update on USCIS Backlog Reduction and Expanded Premium Processing
- Remote, Virtual and Hybrid Worksites and H-1B Visas: A Primer for Employers and Employees in the New “Normal”
- REGISTRATION FOR H-1B CAP SEASON BEGINS MARCH 1
- Biden Administration Announces Initiatives Favoring STEM-Educated Immigrants
- Reversing Anti-Immigrant Trends, NFAP Reports Major Turn-around in H-1B Approval Rates
- COVID-19 Travel Bans To Be Lifted – Travelers to U.S. Must be Vaxxed
- AILA Report: Reopening America: How the Dept. of State Can Reduce Delays and Eliminate Backlogs and Inefficiencies to Create a Welcoming America
- Matthew Hirsch to Join Panel of Experts for Nationwide Seminar on Business Immigration Topics, July 20
- Matthew I. Hirsch Invited to Serve on AILA’s Business Section Steering Committee for 2021-22
- NEWS FLASH: USCIS to Discontinue Biometric Requirement for H-4 and L-2 Applicants
- Covid Outbreak Triggers India Travel Ban; the Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch extends its support to friends and clients from India.
- Public Charge Rule Rescinded: Anti-immigrant Restriction Revoked by Biden Administration
- Biden Team Taking Swift Action on Immigration-Related Executive Orders
- Call to Action: Condemn Political Violence; Denounce Claims of Election Fraud
- Happy Holidays
- Register Now for the 2022 Diversity Visa Program
- COVID Pandemic Leads to Increases in USCIS Filing Fees
- Federal Judge Says “No” to Administration’s Public Charge Rule
- Matthew I. Hirsch Named as Chair of AILA’s Business Immigration Team
- MIT and Harvard Sue Administration over Immigration Restrictions Aimed at International Students
- Administration Using Pandemic as Pretext for Restricting Immigration: Updates on Presidential Proclamations Cancelling Legal Immigration
- Trump Issues Decree Suspending Legal Immigration: Or Does It?
- USCIS Completes Selection of Cap-Subject H-1B Registrations for FY2021
- Global Pandemic Law Office Update (as of 04/01/2020)
- USCIS Implements “Public Charge” Rule – Impact on Immigrant Families will be Severe
- Administration’s Regulatory Agenda Shows More Anti-Immigrant Restriction is Coming
- Trump Administration’s H-1B Visa Restrictions Hurt U.S. Workers
- USCIS to Implement Online Pre-Registration System for Cap-Subject H-1B’s
- ICE Agents Reportedly Making Inspections of STEM/OPT Worksites
- Register Now for the 2021 Diversity Visa Program
- Coming to America? The U.S. government wants your Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Tumbler and Instagram accounts (and more)..
- H-1B Denial Rates Soar: Trump Administration on the attack against H-1B visa holders
- SEVIS Fees Going Up! ICE increasing fees for students and scholars by 75%
- USCIS Proposes Overhaul of H-1B Lottery for upcoming “cap” season
- Matthew I Hirsch Returns to Delaware Law School – Widener University
- Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch Supports HIAS; Condemns Synagogue Killer
- Administration Implements Notice to Appear Memo; Authorizes Immigration Officers to Refer More Immigrants into Backlogged Immigration Courts
- Register Now for the 2020 Diversity Visa Program
- USCIS Data Shows Sharp Increase in Denials and Requests for Evidence for H-1B’s
- Administration’s “Zero Tolerance” Border Policy Traumatizes Children, Causes Hardship for Parents and Sows Confusion for Government Agencies
- Administration’s Enforcement Tactics Threaten H-1B Visa Holders
- Immigration Updates at AILA Annual Conference
- New AILA Report on the “Invisible Wall” Reveals Administration’s Covert Efforts to Restrict Legal Immigration
- USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for New H-1B’s
- The 2019 H-1B Cap Season: Update for Employers and Beneficiaries
- Trump Administration to end Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for thousands
- Trump Administration Increases Scrutiny of H-1B Petitions
- USCIS: No More Deference for H-1B Extensions
- USCIS: Employment-based Applicants to be called for In-Person Interviews
- President Trump Tries Again: The New Travel Ban
- Register Now for the 2019 Diversity Visa Program
- UPDATE: The End of DACA: What’s Next for Dreamers?
- Will “Extreme Vetting” of Immigrants Hurt or Help America?
- DREAMER’s Under Threat: Will the Trump Administration cancel DACA?
- Overhauling Legal Immigration to the U.S.: Arizona’s Sen. Flake and the Value of Work.
- ICE Orders Officers to Arrest More Undocumented Immigrants
- Travel Ban 2.0, So What Happened and What Does This Mean?
- Post-Election Advisory Part 7: The Wall: Will There Be One and Who Will Pay For It?
- Post Election Advisory Part 6: The Administration’s Executive Order on Terrorism and Refugees; Is it a “Muslim Ban”?
- Post-Election Advisory Part 5: USCIS Amends Regulations for Employment-Based and Non-immigrant Visa Programs:
- Post-Election Advisory Part 4: Departing Administration Announces Policy Changes on Cuban Migrants
- Post-Election Advisory Part 3: President-Elect Trump on Going After the Undocumented
- Post-Election Advisory Part 2: What will happen to DACA?
- Post-Election Advisory Part 1: The Future of Immigration Law
- USCIS Announces Filing Fee Increases
- Matthew I. Hirsch is Visiting International Students at Penn State University
- Register Now for the 2018 Diversity Visa Program
- Obama Administration Proposes "Executive Action" for International Entrepreneurs
- Spotlight on Wage & Hour Compliance for H-1B workers
- ICE Publishes Final Rule on STEM OPT – Extends STEM OPT; keeps “cap-gap” extension
- Now is the Time to Prepare Cap-Subject H-1B’s: Essential Information for Employers and Foreign Workers
- New Year brings new benefits for EB-sponsored and NIV workers
- Immigration Provisions Included in Year-End Appropriations Bill
- In Wake of Paris Terror Attacks, the Administration Restricts Visa Waiver Program
- USCIS Issues Draft Policy Guidance on “Extreme Hardship”
- Inside Higher Ed: H-1B Visa Program Under Scrutiny
- Matthew I. Hirsch is Visiting International Students at Penn State University
- Sudden Change in October Visa Bulletin Leaves Thousands In Turmoil
- CBP Launches Redesigned ESTA
- Register Now for the 2017 Diversity Visa Program
- Major News for Eligible Immigrants: October 2015 Visa Bulletin
- Presidential Candidates and their Views on H-1B Visas
- Department of Homeland Security to Propose Changes to Optional Practical Training for International Students
- Obama’s Deportation Relief Program at a Standstill
- ICE Sets New Standards for Immigrant Family Detention
- USCIS reassesses "specialized knowledge" for L-1B’s
- USCIS Announces H-1B Cap for FY 2016 Reached
- Employment Eligibility for H-4 Spouses
- Matthew I. Hirsch to present seminars for International Students
- Spotlight on the Immigration Innovation (“I-Squared”) Act of 2015
- Visa Bulletin Shows Great Leap Forward for EB-3 (but not for India)
- Law Office of Matthew I. Hirsch provides summary of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
- States Sue to Block Obama’s Executive Action
- Matthew Hirsch returning to Widener Law’s Adjunct Faculty for 23rd Year
- Advances in reproductive technology bring changes to family-based immigration
- Matthew Hirsch Joins Legal Scholars in Support of Executive Action on Immigration Reform
- Brookings Report recognizes economic impact of international students in U.S.
- CIS Clarifies Nurse Eligibility for H-1B Status