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How Trump's immigration crackdown could impact construction

How will Trump’s immigration crackdown impact construction? Greg Palakow discusses with Construct Dive's, Kim Slowey. ...read more

5 Tips For A Successful Appeal In Front of BALCA

Greg Palakow, chair of the immigration and homeland security group at Archer & Greiner PC, was quoted in this Law360 article offering tips on how to mount a successful BALCA appeal.   ...read more

Immigration Enforcement:Government Increases Efforts to Curb Illegal Employment of Immigrants

(Reprinted with permission from the June 14, 2011, The Legal Intelligencer, Copyright 2011, ALM Media Properties. LLC. Further duplication without permission prohibited. All rights reserved). By: Gregory J. Palakow. ...read more

Biden Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Travel Bans

On September 20, 2021, the White House announced its plans to rescind the COVID-19 travel restrictions that have been impacting travel to the United States since March 2020. Specifically, in early November, the Administration will rescind the geographic restrictions impacting individuals entering the United States from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and India. ...read more

COVID-19 Legal Digest: President Trump Signs Order Suspending Some Immigration into U.S. for 60 Days

On April 22nd, pursuant to his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act, President Trump issued a Proclamation temporarily suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States. Citing decreased economic demand, high unemployment, and an overburdened healthcare system in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the President has determined that continued immigration into the United States is not in the national interests, and represents a risk to the United States labor market.  President Trump's Proclamation is effective beginning at 11:59 P.M. on April 23rd and expires after sixty (60) days. ...read more

Important Changes For Employers: New I-9 Form and Procedures

Whether employers are hiring United States citizens or foreign nationals with visa needs, onboarding is governed in part by immigration Form I-9. As a general basis, every employee must fill out a Form I-9 to prove both identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Immigration, more specifically ICE, is authorized and active in enforcing employers' compliance with I-9 protocols.  Restated, this innocuous form can create a lot of employer headaches if not completed and maintained correctly. Fortunately, Archer attorneys have a "deep bench" of experience in assisting clients with the nuances of I-9 compliance. ...read more

Eric Yun Elected to Board of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation

The Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation has elected Archer partner Eric I. Yun to its Board of Trustees. Magee is a physical and cognitive rehabilitation hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to individuals recovering from traumatic injuries or illness. Magee's main hospital, with 83 private inpatient suites, is located in Center City Philadelphia. ...read more

Archer Welcomes Two New Associates

Archer is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm. Shamila Ahmed joins the firm’s Business Counseling Group in the Hackensack office. Ashley Rotchford joins the firm’s Immigration and Global Mobility Group in the Haddonfield office. ...read more

Gregory Palakow Quoted in Forbes Article, "For Indian IT Outsourcing Companies, H1-B Visa Is 'Safe' This Year"

Gregory J. Palakow, a partner and chair of Archer’s Immigration and Homeland Security Group, was recently quoted in the Forbes article, "For Indian IT Outsourcing Companies, H1-B Visa Is 'Safe' This Year". ...read more

Ask Archer: A Fireside Chat on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Foreign Workers: An Essential Update on Consular Reopenings, Travel Restrictions and more

When: Thursday, July 29, 2021  10:00am – 10:30am ...read more

Peter L. Frattarelli to Speak at NJICLE Webinar, "Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: A 2020 Update"

What:  Peter L. Frattarelli to be a part of and speak at NJICLE Webinar, "Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: A 2020 Update". ...read more

Gregory J. Palakow to Speak at HCBA's 2017 Election Day Marathon CLE

Archer's Gregory J. Palakow, Esq. will speak at the Hunterdon County Bar Association's 2017 Election Day Marathon CLE on Tuesday, November 7 in Clinton, NJ. Mr. Palakow will present, “What Every Practitioner Needs To Know About Immigration Law”. ...read more