Q & As regarding the DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program that Begins January 29, 2024
On December 20, 2024, the Department of State (DOS) shared an unpublished version of a Federal Register notice announcing that the greatly anticipated stateside visa renewal pilot will begin on January 29, 2024, and end on April 1, 2024. It will be published at the same link in the Federal Register on December 21, 2023. The notice describes, among other things, the requirements for participation, the application process, and how applications
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Attention International Students: Urgent Advisory on OPT Application Deadlines
Attention students completing your academic programs in the winter session: the OPT application process requires careful timing, particularly due to the unique schedule of winter course completion. Somireddy Law Group is committed to ensuring you are well-informed to avoid pitfalls that may jeopardize your OPT application success. Winter Session Considerations: Early Planning: If you complete your courses in the winter, start planning your OPT application early to account for holiday
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New Washington State Laws Affecting Employers Nationwide with Job Postings!
Equal Pay and Opportunity Act In a recent judgment, the Superior Court of the State of Washington held employers like Insight Global LLC liable for violating the “Pay Transparency” requirements. The court awarded $5,000 in damages plus attorney fees to each applicant who applied to a non-conforming posting. Effective January 1, 2023, Washington State’s “Pay Transparency” Law requires all employers with more than 15 employees, including at least one Washington-based
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