Awards season is upon us! Every year the American awards season captures the attention and excitement of people around the globe as the women and men of the entertainment industry are recognized for their outstanding performances in television and film. In recognition of this special time of year—and since we are an immigration law firm—we thought it would be fun to celebrate the immigration themes in this year’s films nominated for Oscars (sorry Golden Globes et al!) as well as the contributions of many foreign nationals to American film and television.
Read moreA Revealing Conversation: An Introduction to Immigration Issues HR Managers Must Have on Their Radar
Hiring, payroll, health insurance and 401k administration, employee satisfaction, training, I-9 compliance, workers comp, state and federal regulations to follow—human resources personnel must be able to juggle a variety of functions. And on top of all these, HR is also usually tasked with acting as liaison and point-of-contact between foreign national employees and immigration counsel. For HR staff who don't have prior experience in immigration, it can all seem overwhelming and daunting, especially all those acronyms!
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