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    Associate Attorney

    Kelly advises on securing work visas, permanent residency, and managing the nuances of international hiring. She partners closely with employers to ensure their immigration practices align with compliance requirements while ...

Increased scrutiny may cause delays. Continue Reading ›

What H-1B beneficiaries need to know. Continue Reading ›

Here's what we know as of today. Continue Reading ›

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective September 2, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will no longer qualify for a visa interview waiver. Additionally, India’s popular dropbox “appointments,” which allowed applicants to mail in certain documents to qualify for a waiver, will no longer be available. There are limited exceptions to this new rule but for most employer-sponsored nonimmigrants, visa waivers and dropbox appointments will be a thing of the past. Continue Reading ›

It’s that time of year!

Registration for the H-1B cap lottery for Fiscal Year 2026 will begin the day after tomorrow: Friday, March 7. Here are seven things that employers need to know. Continue Reading ›

If you can answer these, you should be in good shape. Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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