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Articles 5 results
12.29.23
"How Immigrant Workers May Be Affected By The Elimination Of Degree Requirements"
Jim Aldrich authored the HR.com article, "How Immigrant Workers May Be Affected By The Elimination Of Degree Requirements."
4.26.23
Viewpoint: Consider the Immigration Effects of M&As
Jim Aldrich authored the SHRM article, "Viewpoint: Consider the Immigration Effects of M&As."
12.29.22
How to Hire and Pay Workers Without Social Security Numbers
Jim Aldrich authored the Roofing Contractor article, "How to Hire and Pay Workers Without Social Security Numbers." The article dispels the myth that it’s illegal for an employer to pay an employee…
Blog Posts 8 results
6.14.23
Cannabis Continues to Demonstrate Major Differences Between State and Federal Law
While more and more states move to legalize various uses of cannabis, a recent decision on an application for U.S. citizenship demonstrates its possession, use, and distribution remain illegal under…
6.23.20
Presidential Proclamation Extends Ban on Entry of Immigrants; Adds H-1B, L-1 and J-1 Visa Holders
Following up on Dykema’s alert from June 18, 2020, President Trump signed a Proclamation that extends his April 22, 2020, 60-day ban on immigrant workers entering the United States until December 31,…
5.29.20
USCIS To Resume Premium Processing
In a move that will improve the time for obtaining application approvals, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced today it plans on resuming premium processing for Form I-129…
Events 1 result
2.01.18
2018 California Employment Law Update
While California employers were busy keeping pace with changes that took effect in 2017, the California legislature were hard at work drafting and adding a number of new laws, many of which take…
Legal Alerts 27 results
2.06.24
USCIS Announces Changes in H-1B Lottery for FY2025
In a move intended to reduce fraud seen in previous years, the USCIS has announced new guidelines for its annual H-1B selection lottery. These latest changes to the H-1B Registration process should…
1.12.24
State Department Pilot Program to Revive Domestic Visa Renewals
In a move that could be the beginning of a substantial improvement in renewing visas, the Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program that will begin accepting applications to renew…
10.18.23
Creditors who use an applicant’s immigration status for any reason other than determining the person’s ability to repay a loan have been put on notice by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Press Mentions 8 results
7.28.21
James Aldrich Comments on H-1B Visa Application Lottery System in Bloomberg Law
James Aldrich, Bloomfield Hills-based Member and Leader of Dykema's Immigration practice, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Suit Seeks to Halt H-1B System Called ‘Rife’ With Abuse.” The…
12.06.18
Jim Aldrich Discusses Fate of EB-5 with National Real Estate Investor
James G. Aldrich, Jr., Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and Leader of the Firm's Immigration Team, was quoted at length in the National Real Estate Investor…
7.17.17
Jim Aldrich Interviewed by Michigan NPR Regarding H-2B Visas
James G. Aldrich, Jr., Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and Leader of the Firm's Immigration Team, was quoted in the Michigan Radio story, “More H-2B Visas…
Press Releases 16 results
11.02.23
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…
8.17.23
194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…
6.15.23
Five Dykema Attorneys Selected for 2023 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards
Five Dykema attorneys were selected to serve on various Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2023. According to Law360, the editorial advisory boards provide feedback on the outlet's coverage and…
