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RFE and NOID Deadlines Extended by USCIS
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") operations. The most recent announcement from USCIS is meant to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to RFEs and NOIDs. For applicants...
Firm News: Porter Law Office, LLC Secures IRS Installment Agreement
Recent IRS Installment Agreement Approval Porter Law Office LLC recently helped secure an approved IRS installment agreement for a taxpayer. The installment agreement negotiations required extensive understanding of the non-streamlined installment agreement...
H1B Electronic Registration Process 2020 | Immigration Lawyer
The H1B electronic registration process is being touted by USCIS as a major step forward in streamlining the H1B lottery process. But, is all the red tape worth the proposed benefit? In principle, the H1B electronic registration process is a good idea. The old lottery...
USCIS Announces H1B Pre Registration Procedures for Upcoming Cap Season
On January 9, 2020, USCIS formally announced the implementation of the H1b pre registration process for FY2021 cap-subject petitions. USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the implementation of the H-1B pre registration process for cap-subject...
Year-End Tax Planning: Things to do before Dec. 31
Year-end planning: Get ready for the upcoming tax filing season by doing these things. As tax filing season approaches, there are several things that you should do before the end of 2019. This article outlines several year end tax planning items that all taxpayers...
IRS ITIN Renewal 2019 | Renew Early to Prevent Refund Delays
If your ITIN will be expiring at the end of 2019, renew it now to avoid refund delays next year. The Certifying Acceptance Agent (“CAA”) at Columbus, Ohio-based Porter Law Office, LLC assists individuals with obtaining ITINs from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”)....