Andrew Greenfield

Andrew Greenfield

November 14, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

New Policy for Military Families Sparks Debate and Confusion About U.S. Citizenship Laws

Whether or not the government's decision to reverse a long-standing policy and/or the opposition to the change is politically motivated, USCIS's new policy position is firmly grounded in statute.

By Andrew Greenfield

8 minute read

July 20, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

New Immigration Regulation Implements the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act

On Jan. 17, 2017, a new immigration regulation went into effect, key provisions of which enhance an employer's ability to hire and retain foreign workers who are in the green card queue, who have recently been laid off by a prior employer, or who face compelling circumstances requiring them to seek new employment. The regulation also expands the ways nonprofits can demonstrate they are exempt from the annual H-1B quota.

By Andrew Greenfield

20 minute read