by Matthew | Jan 30, 2019 | Immigration Blog
USCIS is officially reversing the order in which H-1B visa are selected under the H1b visa lottery 2019. Starting April 1, 2019, USCIS will first select H-1B petitions for all beneficiaries, including those eligible for the advanced degree exception (that is, the...
by Matthew | Jan 16, 2019 | Tax Blog
If you are a taxpayer whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments were less than your total tax liability for the year, then you are in luck. The IRS announced today that it is waiving the penalties for individuals whose tax withholding and...
by Matthew | Jan 14, 2019 | Immigration Blog
This article explains the H1B 2019 changes and proposed rules affecting the program. Premium processing is suspended, there are new LCA requirements, and the lottery selection process may be changing. The H1B visa is a highly sought-after immigration category....
by Matthew | Dec 14, 2018 | Immigration Blog
USCIS recently issued an L-1 policy memorandum (“PM”) clarifying the one-year foreign employment L1 visa requirements. This PM clarifies an apparent conflict within the statute and regulations regarding whether the one-year period was met prior to seeking...
by Matthew | Dec 4, 2018 | Tax Blog
IRS Audit Procedures So, you received a letter from the IRS indicating that your tax return has been selected for audit. Breathe. This can be a very nerve-racking and anxious time. But, it does not have to be. This article focuses on why the IRS has audited you and...
by Matthew | Aug 8, 2018 | Tax Blog
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has issued proposed regulations today to further clarify the new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations a 20 percent qualified business income deduction. The new...
