BarbaraLutes

About Barbara Lutes

Barbara H. Lutes is an experienced immigration attorney, having worked as a Senior Associate Attorney at one of the largest corporate immigration law firms in the Bay Area. Her expertise includes green cards via PERM labor certifications.

Important information regarding H-1B / E-3 Employees temporarily working from home

By |2020-04-14T20:08:52+00:00April 14th, 2020|Citizenship, Coronavirus, Green Cards, H-1B, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban, USCIS|

It’s hard to believe, but it has almost been 30 days since the country first began sheltering in place. Unfortunately, there are a few H-1B / E-3 posting requirements that are triggered when employees are moved to locations not listed as work sites on their H-1B / E-3 applications.

E&M Mayock COVID-19 Visa / US Immigration / International Travel Resources

By |2020-04-07T14:02:29+00:00April 7th, 2020|Citizenship, Coronavirus, Green Cards, H-1B, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban, USCIS|

This blog post is intended to provide a source of COVID-19 information provided by agencies and organizations.  International travel issues and impediments are arising rapidly.  These resources are updated internally by the hosts and reflect the most recent and reliable information available to the public.

H-1B Registration – A Look Back at an Administrative Nightmare

By |2020-04-03T21:37:01+00:00April 3rd, 2020|H-1B, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban, USCIS|

On April 1, 2020, USCIS announced the opening of the 90 day window for filing H-1B cap petitions. Registrants selected in the Pre-Registration lottery may now file full petitions. This announcement was met with discouragement by many immigration attorneys whose registrations were erroneously denied as “duplicate” registrations.

Adjusting Time and Pay in Economic Downturns – H-1B Implications FAQ

By |2020-03-24T13:15:03+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Coronavirus, H-1B, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban, USCIS|

In time of economic downturn, employers with H-1B workers in their workforce are placed in a difficult position.  To weather the economic storm, employers may need to cut hours or temporarily furlough workers.  Many workers would prefer to accept lower wages to retain employment benefits, such as health insurance.  Unfortunately, costly H-1B Department of Labor (DOL) wage regulations require that the employer continue H-1B workers’ work schedules and payment of wages as set forth in the original H-1B petition.

E&M Mayock Business Operations Update: Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak & Our Response

By |2020-03-24T13:17:01+00:00March 17th, 2020|Citizenship, Coronavirus, Green Cards, H-1B, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban, USCIS|

This note regards our preparations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inhabitants of six counties of the San Francisco Bay Area were instructed at 1pm on Monday 16 March to remain at home and “Shelter in Place” through Tuesday 7 April. We are taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our staff and our clients. The situation is fluid, and current exceptions permit us to provide essential services from our office and to facilitate the activities of our remote workers. We plan to meet all deadlines.

The 2020 H-1B Pre-Registration Journey: Day 20 – Overcoming Adversity with the USCIS Faulty Online Platform

By |2020-03-13T22:12:09+00:00March 13th, 2020|H-1B, H-1B cap, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule making changes to the H-1B program. As E&M Mayock predicted, this year’s H-1B cap season will be the same as in seasons past.

The 2020 H-1B Pre-Registration Journey: Day 7 – Registration Derailed by Technical Glitches

By |2020-03-02T22:15:15+00:00March 2nd, 2020|H-1B, H-1B cap, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule making changes to the H-1B program. As E&M Mayock predicted, this year’s H-1B cap season will be the same as in seasons past.

The 2020 H-1B Pre-Registration Journey: Day 1 – Employer Account Creation

By |2020-02-24T23:47:34+00:00February 24th, 2020|H-1B, H-1B cap, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule making changes to the H-1B program. As E&M Mayock predicted, this year’s H-1B cap season will be the same as in seasons past.

Highlights: Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman’s Webinar – 2020 H-1B Cap Pre-Registration Tool Overview

By |2020-02-20T21:30:54+00:00February 20th, 2020|H-1B, H-1B cap, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule making changes to the H-1B program. As E&M Mayock predicted, this year’s H-1B cap season will be the same as in seasons past.

2020 H-1B Cap Pre-Registration: Frequently Asked Questions

By |2020-02-18T18:21:47+00:00February 18th, 2020|H-1B, H-1B cap, H-1B lottery, I-129, Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|

On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule making changes to the H-1B program. As E&M Mayock predicted, this year’s H-1B cap season will be the same as in seasons past.

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