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Immigration Options for International Students - Eckard College
On November 17, 2025, Shareholder Yova Borovska delivered a workshop on “Immigration Options for International Students” at her alma mater Eckerd College. Her presentation covered a range of topics, including F-1 student visas, H-1B visas and other work authorization options, legal permanent residence, recent immigration policy updates, and practical tips for international students.
Updated USCIS Guidance On H-1B Proclamation
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC are most popular: within Law Department Performance, Accounting and Audit and Criminal Law topic(s) As previously reported, on September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (Proclamation). On October 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted additional guidance regarding the implementation of the Proclamation.
Update Regarding H-1B Visas: What The New Proclamation On H-1B Visas Means For Employers And Foreign Workers
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" aiming to significantly restrict the H-1B visa program. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign national workers in specialty occupation fields, such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology and the arts.
Tampa Immigration Attorneys Hold International Student Workshop Event at University of South Florida
Recently, members of the Tampa Immigration Attorneys team visited the University of South Florida’s campus to present an International Student Workshop in partnership with the USF Student Government. On November 6, 2024, Yova Borovska, Dilip Patel, and Khushbu Patel held a 5-hour workshop for the students. The team shared their expertise and guidance to students through a presentation, a general Q&A, and included time to interact with individual students and answer their personal questions.
Tampa Immigration Attorneys Present an International Student Workshop at the University of South Florida
The Tampa Immigration Attorneys team recently visited the University of South Florida’s campus on two occasions to present an International Student Workshop in partnership with the USF Student Government office. The event aimed to educate students about potential immigration and visa options following their graduation from USF.
Not Selected In The H-1B Lottery? Explore Some Alternatives To The H-1B Visa For Employment In The U.S.
The H-1B program is one of the most sought-after options for nonimmigrant visas among professionals seeking to work in the United States. However, the lottery process designed to select individuals whose employers may submit petitions requesting the H-1B classification has left many disappointed each year.
USCIS Confirms The Filing Procedure For I-140 Petitions Using The New Labor Certification (PERM) Form Version
Employers wishing to sponsor foreign national workers for permanent residency, commonly referred to as a green card, must generally follow the permanent labor certification process (PERM). This process requires employers to test the job market for any U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to fill the offered job opportunity. In order to do this, employers must take specific recruitment steps designed to ensure that U.S. workers are not adversely affected.
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Immigration By Dilip Patel, Yova Borovska & Kaitlyn Dhar This month, we will discuss employment authorization for spouses of H-1B and L-1 temporary workers. First, we will provide some basic background and then provide some updates and helpful pointers. The H-4 spouse of an H-1B worker is generally not entitled to employment authorization.
Empowering Paralegals for Success in Employment Based Immigration - Tampa Bay Paralegal Association
Yova Borovska, shareholder in the firm’s Immigration practice, recently led a CLE presentation on Empowering Paralegals for Success in Employment Based Immigration at the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association’s Annual Seminar in Tampa, FL.
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Immigration By Dilip Patel, Yova Borovska & Kaitlyn Dhar Do you need your Advance Parole expedited so you can attend a wedding? Read on. Processing times at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for many applications are slow. In many situations, USCIS will not even entertain inquiries on applications until the application is well beyond their published average processing times.
Buchanan Announces 2024 Promotions Class 9 promoted to Shareholder, 8 promoted to Counsel, and 2 promoted to Senior Attorney
PITTSBURGH - Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney proudly announces the promotion of attorneys across the firm – nine to Shareholder, eight to Counsel and two to Senior Attorney. The promotions go into effect on February 1, 2024. “We are excited to be finishing another strong year with an impressive and highly talented promotions class for 2024,” said Joe Dougherty, Chairman and CEO of the firm.
How to Manually Track Immigration Requirements - Society for Human Resource Management
Yova Borovska, counsel in the firm’s Immigration practice, was featured in SHRM article "How to Manually Track Immigration Requirements."
USCIS Announces Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Window, Instructions
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign national workers for specialty occupation jobs. U.S. Congress has established an annual numerical limit or “cap” of 65,000 visas for individuals in the general H-1B category and 20,000 for individuals who possess U.S. advanced degrees. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented an electronic registration process for the H-1B cap.
EXPERT INSIGHTS—Important takeaways from the December 2022 Visa Bulletin affecting employment-based green card waiting times
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Important Takeaways From The December 2022 Visa Bulletin Affecting Employment-Based Green Card Waiting Times
The U.S. Department of State publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin, which is used to determine when beneficiaries of immigrant petitions can take steps to complete the permanent residence (green card) process. Individuals in the permanent residence process can check the Visa Bulletin to find out when they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status and when such applications can actually be approved.
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Immigration By Dilip Patel, Yova Borovska & Kaitlyn Dhar I am pleased to present this update, which has been co-authored by my law partner Yova Borovska and associate attorney Kaitlyn Dhar. They are highly experienced immigration lawyers and Yova is also Bar Board Certified in immigration law. The Department of State released the final rule on USCIS fee increases. The fee increases will go into effect on April 1, 2024.
Department Of State Issues Guidelines For Exceptions To Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry On Certain Nonimmigrant And Immigrant Visas
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Supreme Court Blocks Rescission Of DACA. Trump May Seek To Terminate DACA Under Revised Process.
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DHS Announces Flexibility In Requirements Related To Form I-9 Compliance
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Trump H-1B Work Visa Actions Disappoint Ex-Disney Workers
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5 Ways Immigration Reform Will Impact Healthcare Providers In 2020
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5 Ways Immigration Reform Will Impact Healthcare Providers in 2020 | JD Supra
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USCIS Begins Accepting Applications Under Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Law
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10 Predictions for Healthcare Regulation and Legislation in 2020 | JD Supra
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USCIS Begins Accepting Applications Under Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Law | JD Supra
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USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Regarding Adjustment Of Status On New Basis After Termination Of Conditional Permanent Residence
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USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Regarding Adjustment of Status on New Basis After Termination of Conditional Permanent Residence | JD Supra
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5 FAQs about Social Security Administration 'no-match' letters
Receipt of a no-match letter does not necessarily indicate that an employee is not work authorized; no-match letters can be issued due to relatively minor discrepancies, such as typographical errors. (Photo: Shutterstock) In March 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) resumed issuance of Educational Correspondence (EDCOR)/Employer Correction Requests (known as “no-match” letters). For decades, SSA sent out no-match letters regularly, but it stopped in 2012.
U.S. to Shorten Validity of E Visas for French Citizens | JD Supra
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Second Wave of SSA No-Match Letters Coming This Fall | JD Supra
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What If an Employee Admits Prior I-9 Documents Were Fake?
The interplay between I-9 compliance and anti-discrimination regulations presents a major dilemma for employers. Generally, employers are required to accept facially-valid documents from the I-9 acceptable documents list without further inquiry.
Handling Employment Authorization Document Delays
All workers employed in the United States must be able to present proper documents evidencing their identity and work authorization for purposes of completing the Form I-9. One such document is the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which is issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to certain nonimmigrants.
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