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“BUY AMERICAN, HIRE AMERICAN”: REVAMPING H-1B FOR THE GOOD OR THE BAD
On April 18, 2017 President Donald J. Trump signed the Executive Order entitled ‘Buy American, Hire American’ which has brought a whirlpool of policy changes related H-1B applicants, and has led thousands of immigrants who were in the queue of green cards being denied the status.
EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrade
There is a recent trend in EB-3 becoming current before EB-2, we’ve seen it with Chinese Nationals and now we are seeing it with Indian Nationals. The basic reasoning for this change is supply and demand.
EB-5 Program Interview with Shankar Ninan & Co. LLP Partner Sweekrutha Shankar.
What are Immigration Consequences for Employers and their immigrant employees if Government shuts down?
Summary: If Congress is unable to resolve the 2018 Fiscal Year funding by December 8, 2017 then a government shutdown will have trickling effect on Employers of all sizes and will impact the agencies involved in the immigration petitions, such as USCIS.
Why Employers May Want To Identify Candidates Now To Beat The H-1B Lottery Cap
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulatory agenda, released in December, contains many changes that may significantly affect employers, specifically those who hire H-1B, F-1 and H-4 visa holders. To the dismay of some working-class immigrants, the 2018 regulatory plan is consistent with President Trump’s executive order last spring to “Buy American and Hire American.”
New York State Department of Financial Services
FINAL CYBERSECURITY REGULATIONS
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Three considerations to keep in mind
Summary: Typically, when business owners start up a new company, the founder(s) begin on a bootstrapped budget of their own cash, and less likely, small seed round from friends and family, and if they are lucky, an angel investor. Founders are full of dreams and aspirations for their new business, they set up an idea, the tech behind their idea, and marketing objectives—and they intend to put every single dollar back into marketing to scale growth.
Immigration Alert:
COVID-19 Salary and Working Conditions for H-1B Workers
by Sweekrutha Shankar , Immigration Partner Gigio K. Ninan, Business Partner Priyanka Virmani, J.D. | Apr 04, 2020
It is axiomatic that the entire world is experiencing drastic and immediate changes in real-time. This article discusses its impact on the H-1B workers in the United States. Specifically, as a result of the severe impact the novel coronavirus pandemic is having on businesses, employers are struggling to pay H-1B workers the required Labor Condition Application (“LCA”) wage. In order to provide emergency assistance to both businesses and workers, legislators have created ways to maintain payment and benefits to employees through the CARES Act.
Sweekrutha Shankar’s reviews
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An Experienced and Competent Immigration Attorney!!!
Swee Shankar is one of the best and very competent immigration attorneys in Manhattan! I recently had her services for my citizenship application. Both Shankar and her experienced staff pay very careful attention to the details of each and every document they file. She thoroughly reviews all documents herself before filing. Swee and her staff is very friendly and patient. They give proper time to their clients and thoroughly understand the case before taking next steps. I’d recommend Shankar’s services to anyone who is looking for a competent and knowledgeable immigration attorney !
Posted by – Abdul September 2, 2017
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Excellent, Brilliant, professional and dedicated Lawyer !!
Swee was able to solve my immigration issues and succeeded in getting an approval for my case . I would recommend Swee and her organizational with a 5* .
Posted by – ANOOP POTTAMMAL September 1, 2017
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Perfect Attorney
I will have given Swee 10 but can’t since I have only 5 on the screen. One of my friend recommended me to Swee. She was the best Attorney for my case. She make impossible thing possible and I got my Greencard with the time. The good part of Swee- she is a detailed oriented, she exactly know what need to be done and she is available all the time to help and resolve one quarries. I personally asked her so many question and I got answer for all of them.
Folks I highly recommend her if you want your GC process to be smooth.
Posted by – Bishma July 25, 2017
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Excellent, Brilliant, professional and dedicated Lawyer !!
A very Honest, Hardworking Lawyer and gives personal attention to every case. Great service and always ready to help.
I want to thank you Ms Swee, Mr Shankar and your wonderful TEAM Ms Shelina and Ms Fatima and express my gratitude for all your efforts and dedication for my case.
I am grateful to you that you restores everything out for me.
Thank you for all your knowledge, determination and efforts.
Appreciate all the Help !!Posted by – Sumeet Kohli October 26, 2016
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Excellent Immigration Attroney
Swee and her team are working with us for the last 3 years on various immigration related services. With her in depth knowledge and prompt service we had a great experience with Swee and team so far and I am sure will continue to have.
Posted by – Shreyas Malik October 12, 2016
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Very professional, Knowledgeable and friendly immigration attorney
I have hired Swee for my employment based green card after my previous company attorney had messed up my I-140. I have always received an extremely professional service. Phone calls and questions are always answered immediately. She and her staff made the green card process very smooth and sometimes got amazed by the deep knowledge she possess in this field. I will highly recommended her if you want the best immigration lawyer in USA.
Posted by – Saravana Kumar October 11, 2016
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Best Attorney!
I have been working with this firm from past few years for my H1b and GC process and never had any issues in delays or paperwork. Swee Shankar is very prompt, helpful and knowledgeable attorney regarding immigration and answered all my concerns throughout my application process. I highly recommend this law firm.
Posted by – Sowmya August 17, 2016
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My H1B was in trouble but Swee and her team handled it very carefully and professionally. Eventually, it got approved. Excellent Service, always prompt and available to answer any questions!
Posted by – Mithul Mehta August 9, 2016
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Very qualified immigration lawyer
Sweekrutha and her team worked on my H1 as well as green card application. Even though my chances were slim for the GC, she put in lots of hard work and made sure no stone was unturned until I got it. She is extremely professional and highly qualified in this field. It was a great relief to have someone on your side at all times, during the process. She is a knowledgable lawyer and a kind and sympathetic person. Sweekrutha has my strongest recommendation.
Posted by – Sania June 30, 2016
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Great Attorney
Swee has impressed me with her skills in immigration law. I have known Swee professionally for nearly 4 years and she is able to handle complex business immigration issues with ease. I endorse her abilities without hesitation.
Posted by – Dipesh Patel June 20, 2016
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Knowledgable and Reliable
Ms. Shankar has helped our company in numerous immigration matters. She has consistently been able to provide effective solutions and has executed upon those solutions in a very reliable manner.
Posted by – Ankit June 17, 2016
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Excellent Lawyer for Employment Base Green Card
I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Sweekrutha Shankar and her professional team on my Naturalization Case from H1B,Labor certification and final stages of Green Card. Sweekrutha Shankar was successful in getting my Green Card approved. Her office and dedicated team cares about their clients and always responded to my email & phone calls promptly.
Frankly, I could not have asked for a more professional and caring advice and guidance. I am pleased to highly recommend, without hesitation or without qualification, the law firm of Simin H. Syed, P.C.Posted by – Ali June 12, 2016
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