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Washington Employer faces $1,527,308.90 fine for failing I-9 Compliance
The majority of these violations appeared minor on their face, but accumulated rapidly into the 7 figure fine.
Matthew Kolodziej
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Things You Need to Know About Mandamus
A mandamus is a lawsuit that is filed in a federal district court to compel USCIS to take action on a pending petition.
Matthew Kolodziej
Apr 11, 20221 min read


Things you need to know about FOIA
What exactly is a FOIA? Who should request FOIA records and where should you request your FOIA? Watch the video below to learn about it.
Matthew Kolodziej
Mar 25, 20221 min read
New EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program May Make Getting Green Cards Faster and Safer
Major changes to EB-5 program may make pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship through investment faster, safer and more flexible.
Matthew Kolodziej
Mar 25, 20225 min read


Things You Need to Know About TPS
If you are a Ukrainian national, have resided in the U.S. since Mar 1, 2022, and do not have a criminal record, you may be eligible for TPS.
Matthew Kolodziej
Mar 14, 20221 min read


Can you benefit from Biden's STEM policy changes announced last Friday?
Visa options and availability for foreign nationals working and studying in the STEM fields expanded to attract technical talent to the USA.
Matthew Kolodziej
Feb 2, 20226 min read


How do industry-leading companies hire and retain workers in a hot labor market?
We are glad to to invite you to join our panel discussion on how U.S. companies hire and retain foreign workers in a hot labor market.
Jia Law Group
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Government shutdown averted. Are we in the clear?
While the looming potential for a U.S. government shutdown is alarming, it is not something new, nor are such shutdowns lengthy or severe.
Matthew Kolodziej
Sep 30, 20212 min read


Is getting vaccinated before going back to work now mandatory?
Whether employers may require their employees for COVID-19 vaccinations. The short answer is: generally, yes.
Thomas Kung
May 20, 20212 min read


Travel Issues for Permanent Residents in Pandemic Times
United States travel restrictions have been changing quickly and often in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Importantly, these conditions can affect the policies that apply to lawful and conditional permanent residents (or green card holders). When applying for naturalization, permanent residents must show they have satisfied the continuous residence requirement. This means they’ve maintained residence in the U.S. for the required amount of time - three or five years. Genera
Matthew Kolodziej
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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