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    Raymond G. Lahoud

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    Raymond G. Lahoud has established himself as a preeminent immigration lawyer with a global practice focused on corporate and employment immigration issues as well as immigration litigation.

    As Chair of Norris McLaughlin’s Immigration Law Practice Group, Ray represents individuals and families, domestic and multinational businesses and corporations, employers, international employees, investors, students, professors, researchers, skilled professionals, athletes, and entertainers. He skillfully assembles a team to strategically work together, including the firm’s immigration attorneys, employer immigration auditors, and other immigration professionals to help domestic and foreign clients navigate every type of immigration or deportation defense matter. Ray has distinguished himself as an attorney who provides tailored solutions and valuable guidance to his clients, based upon his in-depth knowledge of immigration law. Ray’s extraordinary creativity, distinguished advocacy skills, and true passion for his immigration practice have helped countless individuals, families, and organizations of all types and sizes to resolve the most complex of immigration concerns.

    Throughout his legal career, Ray has been recognized for both his knowledge of immigration law and the level of service he provides to his clients. These honors include the following:

    • New York State Bar Association’s Empire State Counsel Award (2012 – present), recognizing members who performed 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services.
    • Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award (2021)
    • New York Metro Rising Stars (2013, 2016, 2020-2022)
    • EB5 Investors Magazine “Top 5 Rising Stars in the EB-5 Industry” (2017)
    • Lehigh Valley Business 2021 “Power 30 in Law”
    • Lehigh Valley Business “Forty Under 40” Class of 2017

    Ray is often called on to lecture and write about, discuss, and provide insight into the complex area of immigration law by universities, researchers, and media outlets from all corners of the globe, including an NBC News special on his practice – Living in Limbo: Lawyer Navigates Trump Stance on Immigration.

    Corporate Immigration & Employer Compliance

    Ray works with multinational corporations on the global migration of their workforce and advises on international transactions and contracts concerning immigration compliance, international employee recruitment, cross-border trade matters, immigration implications related to mergers & acquisitions, and is a recognized authority on Employer Immigration Compliance, such as Form I-9, Employment Eligibility, compliance, audits, raids, investigations, negotiations, and litigation. Ray has worked with businesses of all sizes in nearly every industry, from healthcare and manufacturing to entertainment and sports., athletes, diplomats, general counsels, artists, and others from across the globe. They call on Ray’s immigration expertise to listen, assist, counsel, advise, and resolve concerns.

    Ray also litigates corporate immigration matters before the Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division, the Department of Homeland Security’s Investigative bodies and agencies, the State Department, the United States Court of Appeals for International Trade, the Customs & Border Protection review board, federal immigration courts, and federal district and circuit courts across the United States. The corporate and employer compliance portion of Ray’s practice includes all non-immigrant and immigrant visas, recruitment of international talent and students, and consular processing.

    He has extensive experience with immigrant and non-immigrant visas, visa overstays, immigrants who entered without inspection or authorization, EB-5 investor visas (serving investors, regional centers, and project developers), and citizenship and naturalization claims; and has worked with a full range of immigrant and non-immigrant visas and visa-related issues.

    • Immigrant Employee Petitions
    • B-1, Visitors for Business
    • E-1, Treaty Trader
    • E-2, Treaty Investor
    • E-3, Australian Specialty Worker
    • H-1B Visas
    • H-2A
    • H-2B Visas
    • H-3, Trainee
    • J-1, Scholar, Trainee, Researcher, Short Term Worker
    • L Blank Petitions
    • L-1A, Multinational Executive or Manager
    • L-1B, Specialized Worker
    • P Visas
    • Q Visas
    • R Visas
    • TN Visas – USMCA/NAFTA
    • Exceptional Ability Immigrant Visas
    • Extraordinary Ability Immigrant Visas
    • Physician and Nursing Visas
    • Multinational Manager/Executive Immigrant Visas
    • Outstanding Professor/Researcher Immigrant Visas
    • PERM Labor Certification

    Individual Immigration, Family Immigration, & Deportation Defense

    As the son of immigrants, Ray has long understood the uncertainties and challenges that all immigrants and their families face when working through America’s complex immigration laws, whether seeking a marriage, fiancé, work, student, or visitor visa; seeking citizenship, asylum, or VAWA; or facing deportation as a result of a visa overstay, an undocumented entry, or a criminal conviction.

    In his years of practice, Ray has skillfully and successfully served thousands of individuals from all over the world seeking a pathway—whether temporary or permanent—to, or protection in, the United States, including the follow:

    • Family and Marriage Petitions
    • Fiancé Visas (K-1)
    • K-3 Spousal Visas
    • Adjustment of Status
    • Asylum and protection under the United Nations Convention Against Torture (CAT)
    • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protection
    • Immigration Waivers (including the Visa Waiver Program, National Interest Waivers, Hardship Waivers, and J Waivers)
    • Student Visas, STEM and non-STEM Occupational Practical Training (OPT)
    • Research and Scholar Visas
    • Individuals of Extraordinary Ability
    • Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure

    Ray’s deportation defense and litigation work has involved the most complex of issues, representing thousands before United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Administrative Appeals Office, and federal district and circuit courts. He has never feared a legal challenge. For example, Ray was one of the first immigration attorneys to successfully challenge the federal government’s mandatory immigration detention statute, securing federal court precedential opinions that granted due process rights to immigrants who were otherwise subject to indefinite government custody. Ray advocates tirelessly for his clients, seeking post-conviction relief for the underlying crime that led to the removal proceedings and serving as immigration counsel to non-citizens accused of removable crimes. His ability to understand each interaction and nuance of criminal law within the framework of immigration law has made him a leading professional in the niche area of “crimigration.’

    While attending Georgetown University Law Center, Ray worked on the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, received CALI awards in several courses, and was named to the Dean’s List. He was also involved in the Barristers’ Counsel, the ABA Law Student Division, the ACLU at GULC, the Catholic Student Association, and the Innocence Project. Ray also worked for the Honorable Joanna Seybert, Federal District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York and served as a United States Congressional Page under then-Congressman and former U.S. Transportation Secretary under President Barack Obama, Ray LaHood (R-IL) and was a legislative aide to State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-PA).

    A graduate of Lehigh University, Ray was named to the Dean’s list each term and was also recognized as a Lehigh University President’s Scholar. He was the Editor of The Lehigh Review, inducted into Phi Beta Delta and was honored with the Williams Award, the Treen Scholarship, and the Littner Scholarship.

    Ray continues to demonstrate his commitment to his profession and community through his active membership in the legal industry on several bar associations, serving on various committees and in leadership roles, as well as on several non-profit boards, such as the Boys & Girls Club of Easton and the Iraqi Children’s Foundation.

    Ray lives in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania, with his two awesome dogs, Bailey, and Toby.

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    Areas of practice

    • Immigration
    • International Business

    Education

      • Georgetown University Law Center
        • J.D.
      • Lehigh University
        • B.A., English, summa cum laude

    Professional Affiliations

      • American Bar Association
      • Federal Bar Association
      • New York State Bar Association
      • New York County Lawyers Association
      • New York City Bar Association
      • Pennsylvania Bar Association
        • Past Vice-Chair, Immigration Law Committee
        • Member, Immigration Law Attorney Certification Committee
      • The International Bar Association
        • War Crimes Committee
        • Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
        • North American Regional Forum
      • American Immigration Lawyers Association
        • Bylaws Committee
        • Document and Verification Liason Committee
        • Past Chair, New Jersey Chapter ICE Worksite Enforcement Committee
      • National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
      • Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), US State Department, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
        • Representative Member, Latin American Regional Council
        • Country Council Member – Israel
        • Country Council Member – Lebanon
      • NAFSA: Association of International Educators Trainer Corps
      • Country Council Member – Lebanon
      • The Roberto Clemente Charter School
        • Member, Board of Trustees
      • Pennsylvania Council for International Education
        • Education Committee
      • Boys & Girls Club of Easton
        • Board of Directors
      • Order of Saint Sharbel
        • Perpetual Member
      • Bar Association of Lehigh County
      • The Universal Strategic Network
        • Strategic Advisor and Board Member

    Bar Admissions

      • New York
      • U.S. District Court
        • Southern District of New York
        • Northern District of New York
      • U.S. Court of Appeals
        • Second Circuit
        • Third Circuit
        • Fourth Circuit
        • Fifth Circuit
        • Ninth Circuit
      • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Services
      • U.S. Court of International Trade
      • U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
      • U.S. Tax Court
      • Executive Office for Immigration Review

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2022 Global Business Awards for Most Trusted Immigration Lawyer (Pennsylvania).

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer 3rd Edition 2022 – 2023. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2022 Lawyer Monthly Legal award.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2022 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2021 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here

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    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2020 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2020 Top Rising Young Attorneys In The New York Metro Area list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2019 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2018 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the 2017 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2016 America’s Most Honored list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected for the 2016 Client Distinction Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected for the 2015 Client Distinction Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected for the 2014 Client Distinction Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected for the 2013 Client Distinction Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. 

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. 

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2020 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2016 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. 

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the 2013 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. 

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion award. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    Raymond G. Lahoud has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed status. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the National Law Review’s 2020 “Go-To Thought Leader Awards” list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the JD Supra 2019 Readers Choice Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

    Raymond G. Lahoud was selected to the JD Supra 2018 Readers Choice Awards list. A description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

     

    • “Driving While On Pot Is Deportable Offense, 3rd Circ. Says,” Law360
    • Asan v. United States of America, 907 F.Supp.2d 426 (S.D.N.Y. 2012)
    • Bautista v. Sabol, 862 F. Supp. 375 (M.D.P.A. 2012)
    • Bautista v. Attorney General, 744 F. 3d 54 (3d 2014)
    • Frias-Camilo v. Attorney General, No. 15-3773 (3d 2016)
    • Javier v. Attorney General, Nos. 15-2781 and 15-3068 (3d 2016)
    • Asan v. United States, No. 13-179 (2d Cir. 2014)
    • Matter of Bautista, 25 I&N 616 (BIA 2011)
    • Woods v. Sabol, No. 14-CV-998 (M.D.P.A. 2014)
    • Plamen Ivkov Ayvazov v. Attorney General of the United States, Nos.: 14-4151, 15-1658, 15-3069 (3d Cir. 2016)
    • Ongoing representation of hundreds of other foreign and U.S. entities in visa matters involving the transfer of executives to the United States, including matters involving newly established businesses, permanent residence, temporary work visas, and immigration compliance matters.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania developer in $55 million EB-5 regional center financing for a two-tower hotel project.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania developer in $40 million EB-5 regional center financing project for industrial park development.
    • Counsel to California government infrastructure development fund in $70 million EB-5 Regional Center financing project for airport rail project.
    • Counsel to global logistics company before all matters before Customs & Border Protection related to compliance, tariffs, import classifications, classification disputes, and representation before the United States Court of International Trade.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania restaurant chain in Department of Homeland Security investigation into employer immigration compliance fraud, leading to a financial settlement.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania global distribution and logistics company in four-year Form I-9 and employer immigration compliance investigation, leading to a financial settlement and no criminal charges.
    • Counsel to New Jersey manufacturing company in multimillion-dollar Form I-9 federal investigation, leading to settlement and deferral of criminal charges.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania regional health network (hospitals, care facilities, and physician practices) for all immigration matters, including medically underserved area designations, merger immigration compliance matters, nonimmigrant visas, and permanent residence petitions.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania nursing home group in all immigration matters, including the recruitment of medical professionals from leading international medical institutions.
    • Counsel to leading regional physicians’ group on all immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to New Jersey Roman Catholic Diocese for all immigration matters, including R-1 religious worker visas, special immigrant visa petitions, and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania Roman Catholic Diocese for all immigration matters, including R-1 religious worker visas, special immigrant visa petitions, and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to Maronite Catholic Diocese for all immigration matters, including R-1 religious worker visas, special immigrant visa petitions, and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to multinational plastic straw manufacturer with facilities in Allentown, Pennsylvania and China for all immigration matters, including L-1 and H-1B visas, permanent residence and complex immigration issues.
    • Counsel to multinational Information Technology company with offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and India for all immigration matters, including L-1, H-1B and E visas, permanent residence and complex immigration issues.
    • Counsel to global software development and Information Technology consulting firm in a federal Department of Labor audit of all H-1B visas and Labor Condition Applications (LCAs).
    • Counsel to multinational high-tech industrial manufacturing company in all immigration matters including Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certifications, Employment-Based First Preference Immigration (EB-1) for multinational executives or manager positions and H-1B, L, and TN visa representations.
    • Counsel to recipient of Nobel Prize in securing permanent residence based on extraordinary abilities.
    • Counsel to worldwide nonprofit for all immigration matters, including the cross transfer of employees and continuing U.S. immigration law compliance.
    • Counsel to chain of bagel shops in federal I-9 compliance investigation.
    • Counsel to Chinese cement manufacturing plant construction company in structuring immigration-related elements of $200 million cement plant construction project.
    • Counsel to chain of Pennsylvania minimarkets in federal I-9 compliance investigation.
    • Counsel to leading theme park for J-1 and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania summer resort in H-2B nonimmigrant visa program and permanent residency matters.
    • Counsel to leading New Jersey landscaping company in H-2B nonimmigrant visa program development, implementation, operation, and continuing compliance.
    • Counsel to New Jersey dairy farm in H-2A nonimmigrant visa program development, implementation, operation, and compliance.
    • Counsel to Canadian industrial seal manufacturing company with Pennsylvania and New Jersey operations, in securing L-1 and NAFTA related nonimmigrant visas.
    • Counsel to New Jersey global clothing manufacturer and distributor in Department of Labor investigation into H-1B and other related visa fraud matters, leading to a financial settlement.
    • Counsel to a global Information Technology company based in New York with offices in 30 countries, in both temporary worker and permanent residence matters.
    • Counsel to Chinese distribution company in customs matters, including implementation of the first-sale rule, tariff reduction measures, and designation classification negotiations with Customs & Border Protection.
    • Counsel to an Italian fashion designer in establishing a U.S. business in qualifying as a treaty entity under U.S.-Italian treaty.
    • Counsel to an Israeli investment fund in foreign direct investment matters in the United States and visas for management and other skilled employees.
    • Counsel to London-based luxury hotel chain in transfer of managers to the U.S. to begin chain expansion into the U.S. market.
    • Counsel to Australian professional services firm in securing treaty based investor visas to implement U.S. market growth plan.
    • Counsel to Mexican restaurateur in securing a treaty-based investor visa for the startup of Mexican food restaurant chain in Pennsylvania.
    • Counsel to Pennsylvania university for all immigration matters, including H-1B and TN visas, labor certifications and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to South African gold and diamond mining company in EB-5 investor visa program and subsequent nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, and foreign direct investment into developing a U.S. logistics center.
    • Counsel to community college for all immigration matters, including SEVIS compliance audit, human resource training, and international student services outside counsel.
    • Counsel to New Jersey college on all immigration matters, including H-1B and TN visas, labor certifications and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to group of charter schools in securing foreign language teachers to meet staffing needs.
    • Counsel to Maryland Information Technology company in large scale Department of Labor investigation into H-1B fraud allegations, resulting in no criminal prosecution and a minor civil penalty.
    • Counsel to Chilean global marketing firm in nonimmigrant visa and Foreign Direct Investment matters, for organization’s expansion into the United States.
    • Counsel to New Jersey animal diets/food manufacturing company and research institute on all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters, including H-1B and permanent residence.
    • Counsel to California television production company in nonimmigrant visas for performers and actors.
    • Counsel to Major League Soccer team in all nonimmigrant visas for sports professionals
    • Counsel to Major League Baseball team in all nonimmigrant visas, foreign recruitment of professional athletes, and nonimmigrant visas for entry into the United States as professional athletes.
    • Counsel to U.S. Record Label in all immigration matters related to nonimmigrant visas for globally known performing artists.
    September 29, 2022
    Nine Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys are included in the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The following four attorneys are recognized in the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list: Joseph A. Farco Hugh P. Finnegan Jeanne M. Hamburg Alan...
    June 22, 2022
    Raymond G. Lahoud Appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association Committees
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce that Raymond G. Lahoud, chair of the firm’s Immigration Practice Group, has been appointed to serve on the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Bylaws Committee and the Document and Verification Liaison Committee for the 2022-2023 term. The AILA’s Bylaws Committee is responsible for reviewing...
    May 5, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Speaking at the 2022 Immigration Law Conference
    Raymond Lahoud, Immigration Practice Group Chair, will participate in a panel on May 14th during the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Conference. Ray and his fellow panelists will present “Research in the Era of Facebook: Ethics and Best Practices for Navigating Social Media, Google and other Fast-Track Lanes of ’Legal’ Information.” The discussion will provide...
    May 4, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Quoted by WFMZ
    Our Immigration Practice Group Chair, Raymond Lahoud, was quoted in the WFMZ News article “100,000 Ukrainians will be able to seek humanitarian relief in US,” regarding the Biden administration’s program including the benefits and requirements. Ray noted, "If you're requesting [relief] for a family member, you're probably more likely to get it than if your...
    April 14, 2022
    Ray Lahoud Appears as a Guest on Legal News Reach
    Raymond G. Lahoud, was a recent guest on the Legal News Reach, the official podcast for the National Law Review. Ray discussed immigration’s impact on labor shortages, COVID’s impact on immigration, and immigration policy changes & supporting immigrants. Be sure to listen to Episode 1 of Season 2 to hear Ray’s discussion wherever you get...
    April 7, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Quoted by EB-5 Investors Magazine
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by EB-5 Investors Magazine, in their article “USCIS announces new plan to address the EB-5 backlog.” In this article, Lahoud discusses how policy changes will provide better insight into the internal processing times...
    April 4, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News, in their article "Refugee organizations in Pa. prepare to take in refugees from Ukraine." In this article, Lahoud discusses the resettling of refugees in the United States and what...
    March 11, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News, in their article "Pa. family pleading for help after being stuck in Philippines for more than 2 years due to COVID restrictions." About WFMZ-TV 69 News WFMZ-TV's coverage area is...
    February 23, 2022
    Ray Lahoud Quoted by U.S. News
    Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was recently quoted by U.S. News in their article, "3 Things International Student-Athletes Should Know." Ray said, "Most of these students are in the United States under an F-1 student visa, which is quite restrictive in that it does not permit a student to work in the United States."...
    February 4, 2022
    Raymond Lahoud Interviewed by WFMZ-TV 69 News
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently interviewed by WFMZ-TV 69 News, for their piece "Lehigh Valley attorney says improvements need to be made to nation's immigration system." About WFMZ-TV 69 News WFMZ-TV's coverage area is an unusual geographic market: the Lehigh...
    January 19, 2022
    Ray Lahoud Quoted by Dairy Foods E-Magazine
    Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was recently quoted by Dairy Foods in their article, "Does your dairy plant have labor pains?" Ray said, “There are simply not enough U.S. workers able and willing to work in industries such as the dairy industry, regardless of pay or health and safety standards. As a result, the...
    January 5, 2022
    Ray Lahoud Quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine
    Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine in their article, "USCIS extends deadline for EB-5 petitioners to respond to agency requests." Ray said, "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and businesses across the world in so many ways and at various magnitudes for each—from family and staff COVID-19 diagnoses...
    December 8, 2021
    Ray Lahoud Quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine
    Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine in their article, "Stopgap spending bill pushes EB-5 reauthorization to mid-February." Lahoud discussed a stopgap spending bill recently approved by President Biden and the potential consequence, particularly to EB-5 investors. Stating that, "This continuing lack of a reauthorization of the EB-5 program is...
    September 30, 2021
    Seven Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized by New York Metro Super Lawyers ®
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has announced that four of its Members have been selected for inclusion on the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers ® for 2021. Only five percent of New York lawyers are given this honor. The following Norris McLaughlin, P.A. attorneys were recognized as New York Metro Super...
    September 23, 2021
    Ray Lahoud Quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine
    Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was quoted by EB5 Investors Magazine in their article, "New bill can help EB-5 investors get a green card faster, by paying added fee." Lahoud discussed the proposed bill and its impact on immigration, particularly on the EB-5 investors' category. Stating that, "The reconciliation bill provides a pathway to...
    August 30, 2021
    Ray Lahoud Spoke to This Week in Legal Blogging Podcast about Immigration Law and Blogging
    On August 26, Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, spoke to This Week in Legal Blogging Podcast about immigration law and blogging on material that has the potential to be political. On the podcast, Ray discussed his passion for practicing law, provided insights into...
    June 24, 2021
    Raymond Lahoud Appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association’s National Member Engagement Committee
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, has been appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association’s National Member Engagement Committee for the 2021-2022 term. “As a long-time, devoted member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I am thrilled to take this next step in my...
    June 23, 2021
    Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Listed in Lehigh Valley Business Power 30 in Law
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys, Judith A. Harris, Raymond G. Lahoud, and Theodore J. Zeller III, Members of the firm, have been included in the Lehigh Valley Business 2021 “Power 30 in Law” listing. “My colleagues and I are honored to be recognized by...
    February 10, 2021
    Raymond Lahoud to Judge NYU 2021 National Immigration Law Competition
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has volunteered once again to judge the New York University (NYU) School of Law Moot Court Board’s 2021 National Immigration Law Competition (ILC), to be held virtually through Zoom February 12-14, 2021. Lahoud will judge Preliminary...
    January 21, 2021
    Ray Lahoud to Speak at 2021 New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will be a panelist for “Basic Bars to Asylum” on Friday, February 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the 2021 New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference. The sixth annual conference is hosted by the...
    December 21, 2020
    Ray Lahoud Named National Law Review 2020 “Go-To Thought Leader” in Immigration Law
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has been named a National Law Review 2020 “Go-To Thought Leader” for his insightful contributions to employment topics related to immigration law developments. “I put my blog together and post as often as possible to open...
    October 28, 2020
    Six Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Recognized by New York Metro Super Lawyers®
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is proud to announce that Joseph A. Farco, Jeanne Hamburg, and Alan Tenenbaum, Members of the firm, have been selected for inclusion on the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers® 2020 Edition. Only five percent of New York lawyers are given this honor. In addition, Raymond G....
    September 24, 2020
    Ray Lahoud Speaks to Moravian Academy ‘Latinos in the Lehigh Valley’ Students
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, was a virtual guest speaker for the Moravian Academy “Latinos in the Lehigh Valley” class taught by Professor Gonzalo F. del Real, M.A., Tuesday, September 22. “I always enjoy speaking to the younger generation about immigration...
    September 11, 2020
    Ray Lahoud to Speak on “Immigration Law Amidst A Pandemic” at Emory University
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will be a panelist for “Immigration Amidst A Pandemic,” hosted by Emory University as part of its Behind the Glass: Immigration Reflections initiative, 3:30 – 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. “I am excited to be a...
    May 21, 2020
    Ray Lahoud Named Co-Vice Chair of Pennsylvania Bar Association Immigration Law Committee
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has been appointed the Co-Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Immigration Law Committee. “I am ecstatic about this role! I've always dreamt of being a lawyer and in being so passionate about my career,...
    May 18, 2020
    Ray Lahoud to Speak on “Crimmigration” for Annual Immigration Law Basics Program
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will present “Crimmigration” on Wednesday, June 24, 1:40 – 2:00 p.m., for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) annual program, “2020 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond,” hosted by the New Jersey State...
    February 5, 2020
    Ray Lahoud to Speak at New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will moderate “Intro to Asylum Law” on Friday, February 28, at the 5th annual Asylum & Immigration Law Conference hosted by the New York Law School Asylum Clinic and the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section....
    November 27, 2019
    Ray Lahoud and Rich Somach to Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Real Estate Institute
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, and Richard Brent Somach, a Member of the firm, will present at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Real Estate Institute on Thursday, December 5, at The CLE Conference Center Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia. About the Presentations “With...
    October 2, 2019
    Norris McLaughlin Attorneys to Present at Somerset County CLE Marathon Day
    Nichole Cipriani, and Raymond G. Lahoud of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will be featured speakers at the CLE Marathon Day hosted by the Somerset County Bar Association. The all-day event will take place Monday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. (more…)
    September 19, 2019
    Ray Lahoud to Speak at 2019 Lehigh Valley Business HR Symposium
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm, Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will present “Is Your Business Struggling with Immigration Compliance?” at the 2019 Lehigh Valley Business HR Symposium on Wednesday, September 25. About the Presentation The firm is a proud presenting sponsor of the event, to be...
    September 18, 2019
    Ray Lahoud to Speak at Lehigh Valley Schools
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm, Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will speak at Moravian Academy and Muhlenberg College on Friday, September 20. About the Presentations First, Lahoud will speak on imperialism and immigration to the “Latinos in the Lehigh Valley” class at Moravian Academy, 11:00 a.m....
    August 1, 2019
    Norris McLaughlin Sponsors 42nd Lebanese Heritage Days Festival
    The law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the firm and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, are proud to sponsor the 42nd Lebanese Heritage Days Festival, the largest Lebanese festival in the tri-state area, hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Church. Festivities include food, drinks, music, and dancing....
    July 30, 2019
    Norris McLaughlin Sponsors Easton Hispanic Cultural Festival
    The law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Raymond G. Lahoud, Member of the firm and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, were proud to sponsor The Easton Hispanic Cultural Festival on Saturday, July 27 at Scott Park in Easton. The all-day event offered ethnic food, cultural dances, games, fireworks, and music by live bands...
    July 15, 2019
    Ray Lahoud Named to Iraqi Children Foundation Advisory Board
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has been named to the Advisory Board of the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). The foundation invests in Iraq’s orphans, street children, and displaced children by being a voice for children with no voice; mobilizing resources for...
    June 7, 2019
    Norris McLaughlin Sponsors the 34th Annual Lebanese Festival
    The law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A. and Raymond G. Lahoud, Member of the firm and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, are proud to sponsor the St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Lebanese Festival, better known as “Mahrajan,” in Somerset. The event will be held Friday, June 7, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8,...
    June 4, 2019
    Ray Lahoud to Present Immigration Law Basics
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will present “EOIR (Removal and Deportation) and Immigration Courts” on Thursday, June 27, 1:10 – 1:40 p.m., at the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Seminar, “2019 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond” hosted...
    April 5, 2019
    Ray Lahoud to be Interviewed for Montclair State University’s Live Broadcast
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, will be interviewed during Montclair State University’s “Focus: Immigration” live broadcast Wednesday, April 10, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., regarding the many issues immigrants face. The broadcast will include a “Reporters’ Roundtable,” where Lahoud, reporters, the President of...
    April 4, 2019
    Raymond Lahoud to Present I-9 Compliance Seminar for Employers
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, will present “Are You I-9 Compliant?” for all human resource professionals, business owners, compliance officers, management, and administrators at organizations and companies in every industry of every size. The seminar which will address how to complete the I-9 process...
    March 28, 2019
    JD Supra recognizes Norris McLaughlin Attorneys in 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is proud to announce our inclusion in JD Supra’s “2019 Readers’ Choice Awards,” which acknowledges top authors and firms for their thought leadership in key areas. Recognized as top authors are Raymond G. Lahoud and William C. Menard for publications in our Immigration Blog. Lahoud has also, once again, been ranked the...
    March 12, 2019
    Raymond Lahoud to Present for Keller Williams Realty
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, will present “The Intersections of Immigration Law and the Real Estate Industry” for members of Keller Williams Realty, Wednesday, March 20, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at Hash House a Go Go, Moorestown, New Jersey. Lahoud will cover the intersections...
    March 6, 2019
    Raymond Lahoud to Present on Immigration Law and the Real Estate Industry
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, will present “The Intersection of Immigration and Real Estate” for members of Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, Thursday, March 7, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., in White Plains, New York. Lahoud will cover the intersections of immigration with residential and...
    February 27, 2019
    Raymond Lahoud to Present at New York Immigration and Asylum Law Conference
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will present at the 2019 New York Asylum and Immigration Law Conference to be held at New York Law School from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8.  Intended for new and experienced attorneys,...
    February 20, 2019
    Raymond Lahoud to Present Immigration Law for Lehigh County Paralegal Association
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, will present “A Confusing Immigration System: Facts, Myths, & Effects on Your Practice, What You Need to Know,” at noon on Friday, February 26, at the Bar Association of Lehigh County in Allentown.  Lahoud will provide an...
    January 9, 2019
    Ray Lahoud to Present on Family Immigration
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, will present “Seeking Family Immigration Benefits in Immigration Court” at the NJICLE Seminar, “Family Immigration Visas/Immigration Law Practice in 2019 & Beyond,” on Wednesday, January 23, 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m., at the New Jersey Law Center...
    December 4, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud to Present “Immigration in the United States” at Penn State Lehigh Valley
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, will present “Immigration in the United States,” for the SAGE learning program at the Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus on Friday, December 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The SAGE Lecture Series includes Senior Adults Gaining...
    November 30, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin Attorneys to Speak at Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,  and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, will present “The (Hidden) Lucrative Intersections of Immigration Law and the Real Estate Industry” at the Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo on Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at the Atlantic City Convention...
    September 19, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin to Present EB-5 Financing Program for GLVR
    Raymond G. Lahoud a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of the firm’s Immigration Law Practice, will present an immigration seminar, “Everything You Wanted to Know About EB-5 Financing, But Were Too Afraid to Ask,” sponsored by the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS. The session will be held at GLVR on September 27, 2:00 –...
    September 17, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud to Speak at East Stroudsburg University
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will speak at East Stroudsburg University’s 2018 Constitution Day event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, at ESU’s Science and Technology Center. The program is sponsored by the American Democracy Project. In his presentation, Lahoud will explore legal and constitutional implications of recent immigration...
    September 4, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin to Present I-9 Compliance Seminars for Employers
    Raymond G. Lahoud, Esq., a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, is pleased to present a two-part seminar series for all human resource professionals, business owners, compliance officers, administrators, and management at organizations and companies in every industry of every size on how to complete the I-9...
    August 2, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin Sponsors 2018 Cultural Festivals
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was proud to sponsor the St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Lebanese Festival, better known as “Mahrajan,” and the 2018 Easton Hispanic Cultural Festival and looks forward to sponsoring the upcoming  41st Annual Lebanese Heritage Days Festival 2018. The 41st Annual Lebanese Heritage Days Festival 2018 is the largest Lebanese festival in the...
    July 23, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Named Chair of American Immigration Lawyers Association ICE Worksite Enforcement Committee
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has been named Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) New Jersey Chapter’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Worksite Enforcement Committee for 2018-2019. AILA, the national association of immigration lawyers, seeks to promote justice, advocate for...
    July 18, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud to Be a Panelist for the 2018 EB-5 Convention Los Angeles
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, will be a panelist at the 2018 Los Angeles EB-5 Convention, Monday, July 23, through Tuesday, July 24, at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, California.  This two-day educational, networking event will host a gathering of broker-dealers,...
    June 22, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud a Panelist for HCCLV’s Immigration and Business Forum
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, will be a panelist for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Immigration and Business Forum at 9:00 a.m. Thursday June 28, at Norris McLaughlin’s Allentown office. Lahoud will be one of three panelists discussing worker shortage issues, attracting...
    June 12, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud a Panelist at U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, will be a panelist for the “2018 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond” seminar held Wednesday June 27, at the Law Center, in New Brunswick, New Jersey beginning at 9:00 a.m. Lahoud will cover removal and deportation....
    May 15, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Interviewed by New Jersey Business Magazine
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently interviewed by New Jersey Business, a publication of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.  The resulting article, “Immigration Law Issues: Strict enforcement of immigration law is impacting New Jersey employers,” discusses how New Jersey...
    May 1, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Accepted to NAFSA’s Trainer Corps
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A. and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has been accepted into NAFSA’s Trainer Corps, joining approximately 300 member volunteers who develop, deliver, and maintain the NAFSA Core Education Program (“CEP”) curriculum and materials. Lahoud, along with his team, will present “U.S. Visa and Entry...
    March 26, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Recognized as JD Supra Top Immigration Author
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has been recognized in JD Supra’s “2018 Readers’ Choice Awards” as the number one top author in the immigration category.  Over 1,000 authors covered the topic. “Timely, current information and choosing topics that will impact and resonate...
    March 20, 2018
    JD Supra Recognizes Norris McLaughlin, P.A. in “2018 Readers’ Choice Awards”
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is proud to announce our recognition in JD Supra’s “2018 Readers’ Choice Awards,” which acknowledges top authors and firms for their thought leadership in key topics. Top authors being recognized are Raymond G. Lahoud and William C. Menard for publications in our Immigration Blog. Additionally, the firm was recognized as among the...
    Raymond Lahoud Spoke to Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was pleased to present a free seminar, “The Future of Immigration Law – How it will Affect the Real Estate Industry,” for the Greater Lehigh Valley members. The seminar for residential realtors included the rights and responsibilities of selling...
    March 14, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Presents on Form I-9 Requirements
    In conjunction with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, is pleased to present the “Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Instructional Seminar,” for human resource professionals, business owners, compliance officers, management, and administrators at organizations and companies in every...
    January 31, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud to Present Immigration Law and its Reach into Nearly Every Other Practice Area
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, will present Lehigh County Paralegal Association’s Lunch and Learn, “Immigration Law and its Reach into Nearly Every Other Practice Area: What You Need to Know,” addressing the growing intersection of immigration law with the many other practice...
    January 24, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud to Judge NYU 2018 National Immigration Law Competition
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has volunteered to judge Preliminary Round 3.9 for the New York University (NYU) School of Law Moot Court Board’s 2018 National Immigration Law Competition (ILC) on Friday, February 2, at the University. Since 2006, the NYU...
    January 12, 2018
    Chair of NMM Immigration Law Practice Raymond Lahoud Speaks on Asylum
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, will speak on the topic of asylum on two separate occasions. On Tuesday, January 30, Lahoud, along with other immigration lawyers who practice in New Jersey, will present “Understanding Asylum and Refugee Law.”  Hosted by the New...
    January 9, 2018
    Raymond Lahoud Named Top 5 Rising Stars Nationally by EB5 Investors
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has been named one of the “Top 5 Rising Stars” nationally by EB5 Investors, the leading online portal, conference series, and magazine for investors, developers, and EB-5 professionals.  Lahoud will be listed among the most influential and...
    November 3, 2017
    Ray Lahoud to Speak on Form I-9 for Somerset County Business Partnership
    Raymond G. Lahoud, Esq., Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Group, is pleased to present “Form I-9: Completing, Common Mistakes, Employer Compliance, and Increasing Fines and Enforcement,” for Somerset County Business Partnership's Human Resources Roundtable Group on Wednesday, November 15, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. The group provides an...
    October 17, 2017
    Ray Lahoud Receives Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award.  Fewer than 1% of attorneys have achieved Martindale-Hubbell's newest award, recognizing only attorneys who excel at service declared strictly by clients.  The award, based on the quantity and...
    April 20, 2017
    Raymond Lahoud Honored as NYSBA Empire State Counsel®
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was honored as one of the 2016 New York State Bar Association’s Empire State Counsel® in recognition of the outstanding contribution of performing 50 or more hours of free legal services to low income individuals....
    April 18, 2017
    Raymond Lahoud Featured in Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
    Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was interviewed and featured in Metropolitan Corporate Counsel. Lahoud primarily focuses his practice on immigration law and deportation defense for individuals and corporations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania (Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, and the surrounding...
    April 5, 2017
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Welcomes New Immigration Attorneys
    The Bridgewater, New Jersey, based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to welcome Raymond G. Lahoud as a Member and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, and William C. Menard as an Associate in the Immigration Law Practice Group.  They, along with their team, join Norris McLaughlin, P.A. from Baurkot & Baurkot, a leading...

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    December 28, 2021
    A New Normal: The Reality of Vaccine Passports
    December 23, 2021
    Biden Administration Unveils Immigration Reform in 2021 Regulatory Agenda
    December 21, 2021
    U.S. Government Begins Denying Afghan Applications for Humanitarian Parole
    December 16, 2021
    Human Trafficking Indictment Uncovers H-2A Abuses
    December 14, 2021
    Prioritizing Healthcare Access for Immigrants & Their Families
    December 9, 2021
    Champion Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries Granted U.S. Citizenship in Time for Olympics
    December 7, 2021
    Immigration Backlog: Dedicated Docket Still Slow
    December 2, 2021
    Changing the Narrative: A Movement to Eliminate “Dehumanizing” Terminology for Immigrants
    November 30, 2021
    International Student Enrollment Rising at U.S. Colleges, but Pandemic Obstacles Remain
    November 23, 2021
    International Student Athletes Shut Out of NIL Deals
    November 18, 2021
    DOJ Announces Settlement of Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
    November 16, 2021
    Labor Shortage Continues to Affect the Pennsylvania Mushroom Industry: Are American Immigration Laws to Blame?
    November 11, 2021
    Recent Settlements Highlight Government Enforcement of Laws Against Immigration-Related Discrimination
    November 9, 2021
    Proposed Immigrant Detention Center Draws Local Ire and Legal Challenges
    November 4, 2021
    Are U.S. Immigration Laws Causing International Students to Enroll Elsewhere?
    November 2, 2021
    Biden Administration to Open New For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center in Pennsylvania
    October 7, 2021
    DOJ Settles with Large Health Care Organization Regarding Software-Based, Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
    October 5, 2021
    Rural Areas in the US See Acute Shortage of Agricultural Laborers: Ohio and Pennsylvania Face Challenge
    September 30, 2021
    Gov. Tom Wolf Says Pennsylvania Will Welcome Afghan Refugees
    September 28, 2021
    DOJ Settles Claim Against Illinois-Based IT Recruiter for Discrimination Against U.S. Workers
    September 23, 2021
    Census Numbers Show Lehigh Valley Diversifying: Hispanic Population Now a Majority in Allentown
    September 21, 2021
    DHS and DOJ Publish Proposed Rule Allowing Asylum Officers to Fully Adjudicate Cases Previously Assigned to Immigration Judges
    September 16, 2021
    USCIS Launches H-2B Employer Data Hub to Promote Transparency
    September 14, 2021
    EAGLE Act Aims to Reform Employment-Based Green Cards, H-1B Visa Program, and Family-Sponsored Visas
    September 9, 2021
    Lehigh Valley Has the Fastest-Growing Young Population in Pennsylvania, Ranging from 18–34-Year-olds
    September 7, 2021
    Biden Administration Sues Texas for Issuing New Directive Immigration Policy
    September 2, 2021
    Policy Alert: DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility, Effective September 1, 2021
    August 31, 2021
    D.C. Circuit Court Along with Nine Other Circuit Courts Rules that USCIS Has Final Say in Visa Revocations
    August 26, 2021
    84 Mayors from across the Nation Have Called on Congress and the President to Pass Immigration Reforms
    August 24, 2021
    The Scintillating Story of an Immigrant: Milwaukee Bucks Star Player Giannis Antetokounmpo
    August 19, 2021
    Iowa Pork Producer Pushes Federal Lawmakers for Year-Round Immigrant Workers
    August 17, 2021
    Texans, Especially Farm Groups, Call on Biden to Secure Borders and Strictly Enforce U.S. Immigration Laws
    August 12, 2021
    New York and New Jersey Legalize Recreational Marijuana: Still, Immigrants Might Face Risks
    August 10, 2021
    U.S. Advisory Cautions Businesses Operating in Hong Kong About China’s Crackdown
    August 5, 2021
    Poor U.S. Immigration Policies Push Indian Talent from U.S. to Canada
    August 3, 2021
    Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania: Massage Parlor Owner Faces Deportation after Human Trafficking Plea
    July 29, 2021
    DOJ Settles Retaliation Claim with a Delivery Services Company
    July 27, 2021
    Businesses at Tourist Locations Face Foreign Worker Shortages
    July 22, 2021
    Medical Deportations an Ongoing and Often Neglected Violation of Patient’s Rights
    July 20, 2021
    York County Prison in Pennsylvania Stops All Immigrant Detention
    July 15, 2021
    Labor Shortage Concerns a Bigger Problem for U.S. Agriculture Sector
    July 13, 2021
    Department of State Adds Gender Options on Passport, Medical Certification No Longer Required
    July 8, 2021
    Notarios Publicos and Notaries Are Not Authorized, Legal Professionals
    July 6, 2021
    Department of Justice Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim with Texas-Based Industrial Contractor
    July 1, 2021
    Recent Study Reveals – Naturalizing Undocumented Immigrants Has Economic Benefit
    June 29, 2021
    Carlos Rios, A U.S. Citizen, Sues ICE for Wrongful Detention, Seeks $500,000 in Damages
    June 24, 2021
    Immigration Court System Staggers Amidst Looming Backlog of Asylum Cases
    June 22, 2021
    Biden Administration Gives More Discretion to Prosecutors to Pursue or Drop Immigration Cases
    June 17, 2021
    U.S. Faces Worker Shortage: Chamber of Commerce Says Ramping Up Immigration Can Resolve This
    June 15, 2021
    New York-Based Pharmaceutical Company Slapped with $220,000 Civil Penalty for Discriminatory Hiring Practices
    June 10, 2021
    Ohio-Based Landscaping Company to Pay $36,000 in Back Wages, $40,000 in H-2B Penalties
    June 8, 2021
    Form I-9 Requirement COVID-19 Flexibility Extended until August 31
    June 3, 2021
    Immigrant Advocates Fear Re-Detention of Medically Vulnerable Immigrants in Pennsylvania
    June 1, 2021
    International Entrepreneur Parole Rule in the U.S. Decoded for Foreign Entrepreneurs
    May 27, 2021
    Biden Administration Lifts Rule to Narrow H-1B Definition of “Specialty Occupation”
    May 25, 2021
    Impact of U.S. COVID Travel Ban on India
    May 18, 2021
    ICE Ends Fining of Undocumented Immigrants, Calls Penalties Ineffective
    May 13, 2021
    Immigrant Workers’ Rights – May Day Rally Held in Allentown
    May 11, 2021
    Quarryville Business Owner Indicted for Operating Undocumented Worker Conspiracy and Extensive Tax Fraud
    May 6, 2021
    150 Unaccompanied Children from Southern Border Arrived in Pennsylvania
    May 4, 2021
    ‘90-Day Fiancé’ – The K-1 Fiancé Visa in the United States
    April 29, 2021
    Refugees in Lehigh Valley Struggle to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
    April 27, 2021
    $1.28 Million Seized and Four Men Arrested in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, by Homeland Security Investigations
    April 22, 2021
    TN Visa Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Preserves the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Provisions
    April 20, 2021
    Pennsylvania Proposed Bill: High School Students Must Pass Civics Test to Graduate
    April 15, 2021
    Mexican National Serves Jail Time for Selling Illegally Obtained U.S. Non-Immigrant Work Visas
    April 13, 2021
    Prince Harry Will Not Seek U.S. Permanent Residency or U.S. Citizenship
    April 8, 2021
    Latinx Immigrant Group Wants Philadelphia School District to Set Clear Rules for ICE
    April 6, 2021
    Legislation to Create a Pathway to Legalization Passes House and Goes to Senate
    April 1, 2021
    New myUploads Feature Introduced in myE-Verify
    March 30, 2021
    Three Stimulus Packages, and Undocumented Immigrants Still Struggle Without Aid
    March 25, 2021
    Biden Taps Harris to Lead Response to Immigration Crisis on the Southern Border
    March 23, 2021
    ICE Says It Is Ending Use of Family Detention
    March 18, 2021
    ICE Investigators Use Private Database Covering Millions of Individuals to Pursue Immigration Violations
    March 16, 2021
    United States v. Facebook: Judge Orders that Discovery Continue in PERM Recruiting Discrimination Case
    March 11, 2021
    Perry County Reverses Immigration Policies, Rejects “Sanctuary” Label
    March 9, 2021
    USCIS Reverts to 2008 Version of Naturalization Civics Test
    March 4, 2021
    Completing Form I-9: Employees With Extended Work Permit for DACA Extensions and Extensions for Permanent Resident Cards
    March 2, 2021
    H-4 Visa Spouses Can Continue to Work With Relief Under Biden Administration
    February 25, 2021
    SESO Labor to Help Migrant Farmworkers Get Legally Protected Work Status in the U.S.
    February 23, 2021
    Biden’s Executive Orders and Their Impact on Thousands of Pennsylvania Immigrants
    February 18, 2021
    Executive Office for Immigration Review Update: Motion to Reconsider Denied
    February 16, 2021
    Pennsylvania Democrats Propose New Bill for Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Driver’s License
    February 11, 2021
    James McHenry, Trump Appointed Head of Immigration Courts, Replaced by Jean King
    February 9, 2021
    EB-5 Investor Program’s Fate to Be Decided by June 2021
    February 4, 2021
    U Visa Program Faces Prolonged Delays
    February 2, 2021
    ALJ Declines to Award Damages, Civil Penalties in Document Abuse Case
    January 28, 2021
    Pennsylvania and Texas Immigration Groups File Lawsuit Against the DHS
    January 26, 2021
    DHS and States Sign SAFE Agreement That Could Obstruct Biden’s Upcoming Immigration Policies
    January 21, 2021
    Online Tools to Decrease Wait Times in Immigration During COVID
    January 20, 2021
    Trump Approves Deferred Deportation for Venezuelans
    January 19, 2021
    USCIS Announces Delays in Biometric Appointments Due to COVID-19
    January 14, 2021
    Study Says 69% of Undocumented Immigrant Workers Hold Essential Jobs to Fight COVID
    January 12, 2021
    New Jersey MVC Delays Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants, Blames It on COVID
    January 7, 2021
    Illegal Immigrants Arrested in FY 2020 Had Average of Four Criminal Convictions or Charges Each, ICE Says
    January 5, 2021
    Mixed-Status Families to Finally Receive Stimulus Checks
    December 31, 2020
    ICE Extends Remote I-9 Verification Policy Through January 31, 2021
    December 29, 2020
    Supreme Court Denies Trump Administration’s Challenge to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants From Census Count
    December 22, 2020
    Taxpaying Immigrants Urge Action on COVID-19 Relief Through Billboard in New Jersey
    December 17, 2020
    ACLU Sues DHS Over Purchase of Cellphone Location Data to Track Immigrants
    December 15, 2020
    Federal Judge Orders DACA Reinstated, New Applications Accepted
    December 10, 2020
    Facebook Faces Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against U.S. Workers
    December 8, 2020
    Long-Awaited Green Card Bill S.386 Clears Senate Approval
    December 3, 2020
    Federal Immigration and Customs Cannot Access Immigrant’s DMV Records Without Court Order
    December 1, 2020
    Revised U.S. Citizenship Test Harder for Immigrants
    November 24, 2020
    DHS Extends Form I-9 Flexibility
    November 19, 2020
    International Student Enrollment in U.S. Universities Drastically Drops
    November 17, 2020
    ICE Arrests 88 Inmates Released From New Jersey Prison
    November 2, 2020
    ICE Considering New Detention Sites in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and New York
    October 30, 2020
    Lawsuit Filed on the New H-1B Wage Rule
    October 23, 2020
    ICE Arrests International Students Across the United States in Operation OPTical Illusion
    October 19, 2020
    172 Immigrants Arrested in Sanctuary Cities by ICE in Six Days
    October 16, 2020
    ICE Launches Billboards Across Pennsylvania Seeking Immigration Law Violators
    October 12, 2020
    Major Overhaul of H-1B Program Announced
    October 9, 2020
    Ninth Circuit Allows the End of Temporary Protected Status
    October 5, 2020
    Major Changes Proposed to Student Visa to Have Big Impact on International Students
    October 2, 2020
    USCIS Fee Increase Blocked by California Federal Judge
    September 28, 2020
    PennDOT Shares Drivers’ Personal Information: Immigration Advocates Protest
    September 25, 2020
    Flexibility in Responding to USCIS Requests Extended
    September 21, 2020
    Pennsylvania House Democrats Propose Driver’s License for Undocumented Immigrants
    September 18, 2020
    DHS Expands Use of Biometric Data in Immigration
    September 14, 2020
    ICE Arrests Over 2,000 Illegal Immigrants, Many With Criminal Charges or Convictions
    September 4, 2020
    Medical Repatriation on the Rise: Guatemalan Immigrant Who Escaped Medical Deportation Moved to Long-Term Care
    August 28, 2020
    USCIS Halts Furlough of 70% of Workforce; Still Processing Times Likely To Increase
    August 24, 2020
    Flexible I-9 Measures Extended Until September 19
    August 17, 2020
    Court Rules Green Card Wealth Test Can Be Enforced in Most States
    August 14, 2020
    DOL and USCIS to Investigate H-1B Employer Violations
    August 10, 2020
    Significant Fee Rise in Immigration Forms Affects Businesses and Immigrants
    August 7, 2020
    New Jersey to Allow Professional and Occupational Licensing Regardless of Immigration Status
    July 27, 2020
    ICE Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility Until August 19, 2020
    June 24, 2020
    Arbitrary H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Denials Have Employers Thinking Federal Litigation Rather Than Administrative Review
    June 1, 2020
    Bar on Certain F and J International Students Effective Noon Today
    May 18, 2020
    To Reverify or Not: Form I-9 and Lawful Permanent Residents
    May 4, 2020
    Form I-9 Announcements: COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Identification Documents
    April 29, 2020
    USCIS Makes Significant Changes to Handbook for Employers: Guidance Completing Form I-9
    April 27, 2020
    COVID-19 and New Jersey’s Immigrants: Frontline Undocumented Immigrant Workers, Financial Ruin, and Health Risks Bring Extreme Harm and Anxiety
    April 23, 2020
    Do the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Apply to Immigrant Employees?
    April 23, 2020
    President Trump Bans Certain Immigrant Green Cards for 60 Days
    April 22, 2020
    USCIS Urges COVID-19 Testing and Treatment With ICE Updating Enforcement Policy to Reduce Fear of Arrest and Spread of Coronavirus
    April 21, 2020
    President Trump Expected to Sign Executive Order to “Temporarily Suspend Immigration to the United States”
    April 20, 2020
    DHS Temporarily Amends Certain H-2A Visa Requirements During COVID-19 National Emergency
    April 20, 2020
    CBP Announces 90-Day Postponement of Import Duty, Tax, and Fee Payments for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses
    April 13, 2020
    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Available for Undocumented Immigrants in New Jersey
    March 30, 2020
    USCIS Reaches Annual H-1B Petition Cap for Year
    March 27, 2020
    50,000 Americans Abroad Seeking State Department Help to Urgently Return to the United States Due to COVID-19 Pandemic; Number of Those Diagnosed With COVID-19 Is Unknown
    March 27, 2020
    Feds Extend Pennsylvania and New Jersey Real ID Deadlines to Prevent COVID-19 Spread at DMV Offices
    March 22, 2020
    Form I-9 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert: USCIS Announces Temporary Modifications to Employment Eligibility Verification Process and E-Verify Program
    March 19, 2020
    The Immigration of Coronavirus
    March 5, 2020
    ICE Arrests Without Warrant Banned From Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Court House
    March 2, 2020
    The New Public Charge Rule
    February 20, 2020
    An Overview of STEM OPT Employer Site Visits
    February 13, 2020
    Department of Homeland Security Suspends New York Residents From All Trusted Traveler Programs
    February 3, 2020
    Employers: DHS Releases New Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
    January 28, 2020
    New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Law Allowing Children of H-1B Visa Workers Qualify for In-State Tuition Fees
    January 23, 2020
    ICE Makes Worksite Visits to Employers With International Student Employees on STEM OPT
    January 21, 2020
    Feds Criminally Charge Corporate Executives and Management for Knowingly Employing Undocumented Immigrants
    January 10, 2020
    New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Passes Law Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Driver’s Licenses
    January 8, 2020
    Report: Pennsylvania’s Foreign-Born Rural and Urban Immigrant Workforce Continues to Climb
    January 6, 2020
    Thousands of U.S. Employers Request Nearly 100,000 H-2B Foreign Temporary Workers to Overcome Talent Shortage
    December 17, 2019
    New Jersey Awaits Governor Murphy’s Signature to Become 14th U.S. State to Issue Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
    December 4, 2019
    USCIS Premium Processing Program Subject to New Rule in Federal Register from the DHS
    December 2, 2019
    Employers Must Remain Immigration Compliant or Face Stiff Penalties, Negative Publicity, and Criminal Penalties
    November 26, 2019
    New Jersey May Become 14th U.S. State to Issue Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
    November 25, 2019
    H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Nonimmigrant Visa Provisions Effective December 16, 2019
    November 22, 2019
    H-1B Non-Immigrant Temporary Specialty Worker Visa Denials Quadruple in 2019
    November 20, 2019
    U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Increases Premium Processing Fee for Employment-Based Petitions Again
    November 18, 2019
    Sussex County Votes Against Supporting New Jersey Sanctuary State Immigration Trust Directive
    November 13, 2019
    United States Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
    November 11, 2019
    Construction Industry Employee Verification Act Now Requires Pennsylvania Employers to Use E-Verify
    November 6, 2019
    ICE Continues to Crackdown as Undocumented Workers Fight Back at Employer for Overtime Pay in Texas Business
    October 8, 2019
    5 Workplace Discrimination Examples Based on Immigration Status and National Origin
    September 5, 2019
    As an Employer, What Do I Do If I Receive a “No-Match” Letter?
    August 30, 2019
    IT Company Fined $48,193 for H-1B Visa Program Violations
    August 22, 2019
    What Should Employers Do When Current Form I-9 Expires August 31?
    August 16, 2019
    Immigrant Employees Sue Car Wash Employer Claiming Wage Discrimination
    August 15, 2019
    ICE Targets STEM OPT Program: Promises Significant Increase in Site Inspections
    August 14, 2019
    New Jersey Township Authorizes Investigation into and Lawsuit Against Murphy “Sanctuary State” Directive
    August 8, 2019
    ICE Arrests 680 in Massive Worksite Immigration Operation
    August 7, 2019
    NJ Foresees 1000% Increase in Worksite Immigration Inspection
    June 28, 2019
    EOIR (Removal and Deportation) and Immigration Courts: CRIMigration FAQs
    May 30, 2019
    New Jersey Courts Update Statewide Immigration Policies
    May 14, 2019
    New Jersey Sanctuary State Question Put on November’s General Election Ballot
    April 24, 2019
    Report: Foreign-Born Lehigh Valley Population Outpaces Domestic; Legal Immigration to the Region Prevents Decrease in Population
    April 22, 2019
    Are You an Immigrant Who (Legally) Smokes Weed? If So, You May Never Become a U.S. Citizen
    March 19, 2019
    It’s Official: New Jersey Is a Sanctuary State
    December 26, 2018
    Government Shutdown Impact on Immigration
    December 21, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin Immigration Chair Ray Lahoud Visits China
    December 13, 2018
    ICE Agents Converge on 16 New Jersey Counties: 105 Immigrants Arrested
    December 5, 2018
    New Jersey One Step Closer to Issuing Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
    December 3, 2018
    ICE Threatens to Increase Immigration Raids at New Jersey Worksites in Response to Sanctuary State Directive
    November 2, 2018
    Birthright Citizenship Debate Brings Fear to New Jersey’s 128,000 US Citizen Children of Unauthorized Immigrants
    October 16, 2018
    Driver’s Licenses for 466,000 New Jersey Undocumented Immigrants Closer to Reality?
    October 5, 2018
    Newark, New Jersey, Ranks First in the United States for Integration of New Immigrants
    August 14, 2018
    Princeton, New Jersey, Police Patrol Car Causes Immigration Confusion and Concern: Was it ICE?
    July 17, 2018
    ICE Targets Middlesex County, New Jersey, in “Sanctuary” County Enforcement Surge
    July 9, 2018
    ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Husband Charged by ICE and Faces Deportation to Italy
    June 6, 2018
    Breaking: ICE Raids Landscaping Company, 114 Employees Arrested, and Employer Under Investigation
    May 22, 2018
    Meghan Markle to Face British Immigration Authorities and Must Wait Years to Become British Citizen
    May 16, 2018
    New Jersey Accepts First Financial Aid Applications from Undocumented Immigrant Students
    April 30, 2018
    New Jersey Immigrants Scammed as Fear and Flux Take Control of the American Immigration System
    April 10, 2018
    Immigration Agency Launches Online Reporting Portal for F-1 OPT and M-1 International Students
    April 6, 2018
    Immigration Status: A Relevant Consideration in Determining the Best Interests of a Child
    April 2, 2018
    Medical Deportations? With healthcare repatriations of immigrants increasing, the industry’s medical repatriations process is facing increased scrutiny.
    January 30, 2018
    Customs & Border Protection to Email Visa Waiver Entrants 10-Day Departure Warnings
    November 14, 2017
    Raffle for a Green Card: The Diversity Visa Program
    November 6, 2017
    California Employers: Stuck Between Federal and State Form I-9 Laws. What is California’s AB 450?
    November 6, 2017
    To Marry an Immigrant? Possible Financial Consequences: The Power of the Prenuptial Agreement and Ramifications of the Affidavit of Support
    October 23, 2017
    NAFTA Termination and its Immigration Impact
    September 11, 2017
    School Districts, Undocumented Students, and Equal Access to Public K-12 Education
    August 15, 2017
    Ninth Circuit:  Employer’s Good Faith Reliance on HR Director is Not a Defense for Any I-9 Form Compliance Violations – Civil Penalty in the Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
    July 24, 2017
    Immigration May Knock at Your Company’s Front Door Soon. What Do You Do?
    July 18, 2017
    All Employers: Yet Again, USCIS Releases an Updated Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
    July 18, 2017
    Immigration Compliance Due Diligence is Essential to M&A Transactions
    July 12, 2017
    Panda Express Fined $400,000 for Form I-9 Compliance Violation
    July 5, 2017
    Venezuelan Asylum Applicants in the United States Double Amid Venezuela’s Political and Economic Chaos
    June 28, 2017
    Criminal Attorney’s Ineffective Representation Results in Defendant’s Definite Deportation
    May 13, 2016
    What Is a Habeas Corpus Petition, and What Role Does It Play in Immigration?
    May 12, 2016
    Understanding the Risks of a Plea Bargain
    May 6, 2016
    Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation
    April 21, 2016
    What Types of Protection Can a U.S. Embassy or Consulate Provide?
    March 15, 2016
    What Happens When a Non-Citizen Is Accused of a Crime?
    February 19, 2016
    Man Convicted of Illegally Obtaining Citizenship Through Marriage Fraud
    February 16, 2016
    Form I-864 and the Role of the Sponsor
    November 12, 2019
    Construction Industry Employee Verification Act Now Requires Pennsylvania Employers to Use E-Verify
    May 6, 2019
    Smoking Lawful Weed May Cost You Citizenship


    Publications

    • Quoted, “Friends, customers in Hazleton community petitioning for return of longtime restaurant owner after he was sent to Mexico,” 69 News WFMZ-TV, July 20, 2023.
    • Cited, “On the Fence About Immigration and Overpopulation:” Environmentalists” Challenge DHS Policies on NEPA Basis in Whitewater Draw Natural ResourceConservation District v. Mayorkas,” Williams, Maya J., Villanova Environmental Law Journal 34.2:301 (2023)
    • Quoted, “Prince Harry could be ‘banned’ from re-entering the USA after his trip to London for this reason,” Scottish Daily Express, June 8, 2023
    • Quoted, “Prince Harry could be ‘turned away’ by US customs agent after London trip,” International The News, June 1, 2023
    • Mentioned, “Great honesty can backfire, Prince Harry can be expelled,” Hungary Post English, June 1, 2023
    • Quoted, “The Mail openly begs border agents to refuse Prince Harry re-entry to the US,” Celebitchy, June 1, 2023
    • Quoted, “Prince Harry could be held for hours at US border if guard has read Spare,” The Express, June 1, 2023
    • Cited, “The Collegiate Sports Revolution: The Expected and Unexpected Effects of the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling on Paying College Athletes,” Sugrue, Liam, 22 J. Int’l Bus. & L. 177 (2023)
    • Cited, “Unresolved Labor Disputes under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism: Probing the Applicability of the ATS in Light of Nestle v. Doe,” Bonne, Walter, 19 N.Y.U. J.L. & Bus. 189 (2022-2023)
    • Cited, “ABC…HIJ, Is the U.S. Teacher Shortage Here to Stay? Using U.S. Immigration Policy to Address the Domestic Teaching Shortage,” Dillard, Nicole, 52 J.L. & Educ. 46 (2023)
    • Cited, “Understanding Poverty Declines Among Immigrants,” Batalova, Jeanne and Fix, Michael, Migration Policy Institute (2023)
    • Quoted, “Prince Harry could be denied entry to the US by any border guard who has read his admission of drug taking in Spare, legal expert claims,” 360aproko, June 1, 2023
    • Quoted, “Prince Harry’s could be denied US entry amid his legal cases in London,” Geo News, 2023
    • Cited, “The background of Harry’s visa,” BILD News, 2023
    • Quoted, “REPORT: Here’s Why Prince Harry Could Be Barred From Re-Entering U.S.,“ USSA News, May 31, 2023

    • Quoted, “EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry could be DENIED entry to the US by any border guard who has read his admission of drug taking in Spare, claim legal experts,” Daily Mail, May 31, 2023.
    • Quoted, “The processes of immigration in Lehigh Valley,” The Brown and White, April 20, 2023.
    • Cited, “The Right to Health in COVID-19,” Sangsuvan, K., Vermont Law Review 47.1 (2022)
    • Published, “An Unfocused Immigration Policy Poses Risk to US Tech Industry,” The Legal Intelligencer, December 8, 2022
    • Cited, “Is there a national teacher shortage? A systematic examination of reports of teacher shortages in the United States,” EdWorkingPaper No. 22-631, Nguyen, Tuan D., Chanh B. Lam, and Paul Bruno, Annenberg Institute at Brown University (2022)
    • Cited, “National food security, immigration reform, and the importance of worker engagement in agricultural guestworker debates,” Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, Zoodsma, A., Dudley, M. J., & Minkoff-Zern, L.-A. 11(4), 139–151 (2022)
    • Cited, “EB-5 investors win lawsuit against Chicago developers,” Anayat Durrani, EB-5 VISA BLOG (2022)
    • Cited, “On Transits and Transitions: Trans Migrants and U.S. Immigration Law,” Tristan Josephson, Rutgers University Press (2022)
    • Cited, “Impact of COVID19 on the Education System in the United States through PESTLE Analysis: A Case Study,” Shahid, D., Journal of Business and Management Studies, 4(2): 477-482 (2022)
    • Cited, “Essential but Excluded: Using Critical Race Theory to Examine COVID-19 Economic Relief Policies for Undocumented US Workers,” Disney L., Koo J., Carnes S., and Warner L., Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. 13:1-11 (Jan 2022)
    • Cited, “Failing Farmworkers: An Administrative Process Critique of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa,” Johnson, Gabriella, NYUJ Legis. & Pub. Pol’y 24: 759 (2021)
    • Cited, “Transportation Barriers Affecting Migrant Workers in Adams County, Pennsylvania,” Bochenek, A., and Trilleras, C., The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College, Student Publication (2021)
    • Cited, “U.S. Seasonal Worker Policies: What Changes Can the U.S. Immigration Authorities Make to the H-2B Visa Program to More Effectively Address Employers’ Needs?,” Zuzana Cepla, International Relations Dissertation, Johns Hopkins University (2021)
    • Cited, “Emigration to USA, UK and European Countries from India: Untold Stories of Illegal Migrants from Doaba Region of Punjab, India,” Dr. Amritpal Kaur, Megha Sood, Chander Parkash Singh, Ilkogretim Online – Elementary Education Online (EEO), Vol 20 (Issue 4), pp. 2858-2868 (2021)
    • Cited, “Results of New Jersey Immigration and COVID-19,” New Jersey Immigration: Impact of Immigration Across the Garden State, Ramapo College (2022)
    • Cited, “Legal Services in Canada: Data and Trends,” International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (2022)
    • Cited, “The State of Labor Market Competition,” U.S. Department of Treasury, March 7, 2022
    • Cited, “Extraction of Personal Data: A New Form of Colonialism or Continuation of a Colonial Practice? Adult Native American Adoptees Resist Assimilation and Rebuild Erased Identities,” Leonard Mukosi, American Indian Law Journal: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 4, (2022)
    • Quoted, “Congressional amendment seeks to recapture years of unused visas for EB-5,” Anayat Durrani, June 30, 2022
    • Cited, “Immigration After the Trump Administration: Surgical Fix or Another Band-Aid?,“ Aleksandar Cuic, 54 Case W. Res. J. Int’l L. 259 (2022)
    • Cited, “Policing the Polity,” Eisha Jain, Policing the Polity, 131 Yale L.J. 1794, 1826 (2022)
    • New York
    • Quoted, “Remote I-9 document review could be here to stay. Are you doing it correctly?” HR Dive, April 1, 2022
    • Quoted, “3 Things International Student-Athletes Should Know,” U.S. News, February 15, 2022
    • Quoted, “3 Things International Student-Athletes Should Know,” WTOP News, February 14, 2022
    • Interviewed, “Lehigh Valley attorney says improvements need to be made to nation’s immigration system,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, January 21, 2022
    • Cited, “Best of Law Blogging: Supreme Court ruling on vaccines, handling pets in a divorce and the Australian Open,” LexBlog, January 14, 2022
    • Cited, “Essential but Excluded: Using Critical Race Theory to Examine COVID-19 Economic Relief Policies for Undocumented US Workers,” Springer Link, January 13, 2022
    • Quoted, “Does your dairy plant have labor pains?,” Dairy Foods, January 5, 2022
    • Quoted, “USCIS extends deadline for EB-5 petitioners to respond to agency requests,” EB-5 Investors Magazine, January 3, 2022
    • Cited, Cole Waldhauser, Toward an Inclusive Unemployment Insurance Fund: Reimagining Income Replacement in California, 36 Geo. Immigr. L.J. 431 (2021)
    • Published, “The Challenges & Opportunities of E-Verify Technology for Employers,” Toolbox, December 16, 2021
    • Published, “Navigating the United States Immigrations Process as a Religious Worker,” Christian Lawyer Directory, December 10, 2021
    • Quoted, “Stopgap spending bill pushes EB-5 reauthorization to mid-February,” EB-5 Investors Magazine, December 3, 2021
    • Cited, “Removing Roadblocks: Alternatives to Lawful Status and Social Security Number Requirements for Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses,” Dickinson Law Review, Fall 2021
    • Featured, “Activistas locales reaccionan a posible reactivación del programa “Quédate en México“,” Telemundo, November 26, 2021
    • Quoted, “‘Ignorance is not going to be an excuse’: Lessons from Facebook’s hiring scandal,” HR Dive, November 16, 2021
    • Published, “Biden Administration to Open New For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center in Pennsylvania,” The National Law Forum, November 3, 2021
    • Mentioned, “The Supreme Court 2020 Term – Foreword: Regime Change,” Harvard Law Review, November 2021
    • Quoted, “New bill can help EB-5 investors get a green card faster, by paying added fee,” EB-5 Investors Magazine, September 17, 2021
    • Signatory, “Open Letter in Support of Justice and Accountability for the November 2019 Coup d’etat in Bolivia and Crimes Committed by the De Facto Government of Jeanine Áñez,” National Lawyers Guild International Committee, September 15, 2021
    • Featured, “Raymond Lahoud on immigration law and blogging on material that has the potential to be political – LexBlog,” Daily Blogging News, August 27, 2021
    • Interviewed, “Raymond Lahoud on immigration law and blogging on material that has the potential to be political,” LexBlog, August 26, 2021
    • Quoted, “Why the Number of North Korean Refugees in the United States Is So Low,” NK Hidden Gulag Blog, August 9, 2021
    • Quoted, “Federal Judge Rules DACA “Unlawful,” Suspending New Applicants,” EIN Presswire, July 27, 2021
    • Quoted, “FEDERAL JUDGE RULES DACA “UNLAWFUL,” SUSPENDING NEW APPLICANTS,” Law Commentary, July 23, 2021
    • Interviewed, “Some Lehigh Valley companies are looking to hire foreign nationals to fill job vacancies,” 91.3 WLVR News, July 20, 2021
    • Featured, “Top 10 in Law Blogs: Off-campus speech, gender-inclusive policies, brand value,” LexBlog, July 16, 2021
    • Cited, “Seizure of COVID Treatments Highlights IP GAPS in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement,” International Enforcement Law Reporter, 37 No. 7 Int’l Enforcement L. Rep. 284, July, 2021
    • Cited, “The Immigration Court System Is Staggering Amidst Looming Backlog of Asylum Cases Writes Law Firm Norris McLaughlin, PA,” AnyLaw, June 27, 2021
    • Quoted, “How COVID-19 is impacting undocumented immigrants in America,” Stacker, June 24, 2021
    • Featured, “In the News,” The Center on Immigration and Child Welfare, June 22, 2021
    • Featured, “Biden Administration Gives More Discretion to Prosecutors to Pursue or Drop Immigration Cases,” The National Law Review, June 22, 2021
    • Mentioned, “Meet Lehigh Valley Business’ Power 30 in Law,” Lehigh Valley Business, June 21, 2021
    • Cited, “Testimony to the U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution,” National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, June 16, 2021
    • “Form I-9 Requirement COVID-19 Flexibility Extended until August 31,” National Law Forum, June 9, 2021
    • Cited, “Policy Brief: Expanding TRIO to Be Inclusive of All Students Regardless of Immigrant Statuses and Providing Federal Financial Aid Funding for Undocumented, TPS, and DACA Students,” Unidos Education
    • Mentioned, “Top 10 in Law Blogs: New CDC guidance, tips on media relations, ICE policy update,” LexBlog, May 21, 2021
    • Quoted, “Going International: Small & Mid-sized Businesses Face Unforeseen Challenges,” New Jersey Business, May 7, 2021
    • Cited, “Immigration Policy,” University of Minnesota, May 5, 2021
    • Cited, “U-Visas Guide,” Hyphenated America, May 2021
    • Mentioned, “‘The one thing that can’t be done through fax’: How Form I-9 may factor into workplace reopenings,” HR Dive, April 19, 2021
    • Quoted, “Legisladores da Pensilvânia e New Jersey visitam fronteira em busca de soluções para crise imigratória,” Brazilian Times, April 15, 2021
    • Featured, “EB-5 visa: ‘This growth in the U.S. economy through the EB-5 program is the greatest reward’,” EB-5 Investors Magazine, April 14, 2021
    • Quoted, “Lawmakers from Pa., NJ pay visit to US, Mexico border,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, April 12, 2021
    • Cited, “RE: FOIA Request to DHS, CBP, ICE, and USCIS, Regarding Records of Handling of the Border Crisis, Related Threats or Crime, the Cancelation or Postponement of Operation Talon, and the Arrest of Persons on the FBl’s Terrorism Watch List,” Americal Center for Law & Justice, April 7, 2021
    • Cited, “Migrant Detention and COVID-19: Pandemic Responses in Four New Jersey Detention Centers,” Sage Journals, April 5, 2021
    • Quoted, “ICE Investigators Use Private Database Covering Millions of Individuals to Pursue Immigration Violations,” PogoWasRight.org, March 22, 2021
    • Quoted, “Chicago EB-5 fraud cases put pressure on Senate Judiciary Chairman Durbin,” Homeland Preparedness News, March 17, 2021
    • Quoted, “Latinos del Valle de Lehigh,” La Voz Latina Central, March 16, 2021
    • Cited, “Los Angeles Justice Fund: Safeguarding the Safety Net for L.A. City and County’s Immigrant Communities,” USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute, February 2021
    • Featured, “Business Matters – Immigration Reform in the Biden Era,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, February 22, 2021
    • Featured, “Top 10 in Law Blogs: Immigration law, Black History Month, and the impeachment trial,” LexBlog, February 19, 2021
    • Cited, “The Federal Option: Delaware as a De Facto Agency,” Washington Law Review, Forthcoming, February 16, 2021
    • Quoted, “The Federal-Policy Pendulum,” The Chronicle of Higher Education: The New Risk Management, January 2021
    • Quoted, “Biden signs executive order to stop deportation of some Liberians who fled civil war,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, January 21, 2021
    • Quoted, “Biden signs executive order to stop deportation of some Liberians who fled civil war,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, January 21, 2021
    • Cited, “Migration News: January 15, 2021,” LIRS Connect, January 15, 2021
    • Cited “Inadmissible as a Public Charge: Adjudicating the Trump Administration’s War on Legal Immigration,” Temple Law Review, 2020
    • Featured, “Top 10 in Law Blogs: vaccine update, Facebook lawsuit, Banksy trademarks,” LexBlog, December 11, 2020
    • Quoted, “Another Policy Against International Students: Restricting Visa Durations,” The College Post, November 20, 2020
    • Featured, “In the News,” Alliance for International Exchange, October 5, 2020
    • Quoted, “Back to Basics: Explaining Form I-9,” HR Dive, October 2, 2020
    • Quoted, “H-1B Visa Freeze Creates Challenges for Employers,” Human Resource Executive, September 2020
    • “COVID-19, Remote Operations & Immigration Complexities May Lead to an Offshore Exodus,” Enterprisetechsuccess, September 21, 2020
    • Mentioned, “Guatemalan immigrant who faced a hospital ‘medical deportation’ has been moved to long-term care facility,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 31, 2020
    • Cited, “Essential Care Workers in Chelsea, MA During the COVID-19 Pandemic“, Key Insights, The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, University of Texas School of Law, July 2020
    • “What the freeze on foreign worker visas means for HR,” Human Resource Executive, July 2, 2020
    • Quoted, “How COVID-19 is impacting undocumented immigrants in America,” Stacker, June 24, 2020
    • “Immigration advocates gather to stop Philly hospital from shipping undocumented man with severe brain injury back to Guatemala,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 2020
    • Quoted, “Corte Suprema desestima esfuerzos para eliminar DACA,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, June 18, 2020
    • Quoted, “Updated Visa Guidelines International Students Should Know,” U.S. News, June 16, 2020
    • Signatory, “Open Letter of Lawyers and Legal Organizations Philippines Anti Terrorism Bill,” International Association of Democratic Lawyers, June 11, 2021
    • “Arbitrary H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Denials Have Employers Thinking Federal Litigation Rather Than Administrative Review,” The Federal Lawyer, May/June 2020
    • Cited, “Electronic Transmission,” United States Senate Committee on Finance, May 21, 2020
    • “Do The FFCRA And CARES Act Apply To Immigrant Employees?” HR.com, April 29, 2020
    • Quoted, “Trump vows to ‘suspend immigration’,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, April 21, 2020
    • “The Challenges & Opportunities E-Verify Technology for Employers,” HR Technologist, April 9, 2020
    • Quoted, “Feds Want Bank Info From US Green Card Sponsors,” Law360, April 9, 2020
    • “The New Public Charge Rule,” The Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, News Articles on Key Issues: Latest Immigration Statistics, Page 9, March 2020
    • Quoted, “Entra en vigor ley de carga pública,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, February 24, 2020
    • Quoted, “Are You Employing Undocumented Painters?,” American Painting Contractor, February 19, 2020
    • Cited, “Updated Form I-9 – Required for Use by Employers May 1, 2020,” Berdanier, Emma, J. Kent Staffing, February 4, 2020
    • Cited, “Race and racisms: A critical approach, brief second edition (2nd ed.),” Oxford University Press, 2019
    • Quoted, “Lehigh County Jail earned $10,000 a month as immigration detention facility,” The Morning Call, October 18, 2019
    • Mentioned,”‘Employers are no longer in the driver’s seat’-Challenges of tight labor market are focus of LVB’s HR Symposium 2019,” LVB.com, September 26, 2019
    • Cited “New Immigration Rule’s Approach To Public Aid Is Not New,” Law360, August 26, 2019
    • Quoted, “Here’s What to Expect If NJ ‘Sanctuary State’ Showdown Reaches Court,” New Jersey Law Journal, August 2, 2019
    • Mentioned, “The Order of Saint Sharbel New Members” The Maronite, June 2019
    • Mentioned, “The Order of Saint Sharbel New Members” The Maronite, June 2019
    • Quoted, “Local Expert: Fear of mass round-ups following Trump tweet could be premature,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, June 18, 2019
    • Quoted, “Driving While On Pot Is Deportable Offense, 3rd Circ. Says,” Law360, May 29, 2019
    • Mentioned, “Session Tackles Immigration Issues in RE Industry,” Real Estate In-Depth, Page 3, March 2019
    • Pictured, “ILS Sponsors Fourth Annual NYLS Asylum Conference,” The Green Card, Immigration Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, Spring 2019
    • Quoted, “Immigrants & Restaurants,” Edible Jersey, November 7, 2018
    • Quoted, “Immigration Law Matters,” New Jersey Business Magazine, November 2018
    • Mentioned, “ESU Celebrates National Constitution Day with Presentation on Immigration Policies,” ESU Insider, September 5, 2018
    • Quoted, “Legal immigrant has been held by ICE in York prison for 2 years for no logical reason,” York Daily Record, August 7, 2018
    • Cited, “These New Jersey Counties Make Millions Off Ice,” SocialistWorker.org, July 18, 2018
    • Interviewed, “Locals react to Supreme Court upholding Trump’s travel ban,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, June 26, 2018
    • Quoted, “Immigration Law Issues: Strict enforcement of immigration law is impacting New Jersey employers.,” New Jersey Business, April 30, 2018
    • Mentioned, “New York Law School Hosts Successful ILS Asylum Conference,” The Green Card, Immigration Law Section of the Federal Bar Association, Spring 2018
    • Mentioned, “11 Writing Tips to Engage & Keep An Audience (From Thought Leaders Who’ve Done It),” JD Supra, March 23, 2018
    • Mentioned, “Supreme Court Declines To Hear 3 Immigration Cases,” LexisNexis Legal Newsroom, January 8, 2018
    • Quoted, “Making A Case For Sanctuary Hospitals,” Martindale, January 5, 2018
    • “To Marry an Immigrant: The Ramifications of the I-864 Affidavit of Support,” American Bar Association, Winter 2018
    • Quoted, “Lehigh Valley Haitian immigrants worry after Trump decision,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, November 21, 2017
    • Mentioned, “High Court Urged To Review Convicted Resident’s Deportation,” LexisNexis Law360, November 13, 2017
    • Mentioned, “Race and Racisms: A Critical Approach, Second Edition,” Oxford University Press, October 2017
    • Mentioned, “2nd Circ. Backs BIA That Dominican Man Can’t Nix Removal,” LexisNexis Law360, July 28, 2017
    • Quoted, “Scaled-back travel ban takes effect Thursday evening,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, June 29, 2017
    • Mentioned, “Immigration attorney pushing for Mexican native’s release,” Altoona Mirror, June 12, 2017
    • “You Do Not Need to be a Kushner to EB-5. You Need an Immigration Lawyer,” Lexology, May 11, 2017
    • Interviewed, “A Practice Area Takes Center Stage: Lawyers who handle immigration are having their moment and then some,” Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, April 2017
    • Quoted, “Easton attorneys bring immigration practice to Norris McLaughlin,” Lehigh Valley Business, April 6, 2017
    • Quoted, “New controversy among Trump administration, law enforcement over immigration,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, April 5, 2017
    • Interviewed, “Daily Life With An Immigration Lawyer: ‘If They Take Him, He’s Out’,” NBC, March 2017
    • Quoted, “Immigration officials detain alleged undocumented immigrants in Poconos,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, February 22, 2017
    • Quoted, “Local immigration attorneys swamped with calls since Trump took office,” WFMZ-TV 69 News, February 14, 2017
    • Quoted, “Immigrants fearing deportation seek legal help and protection under DACA,” The Brown and White, January 6, 2017
    • Quoted, “‘A lot of uncertainty’: Impending Trump presidency provokes fear from immigrant communities in the Lehigh Valley,” The Brown and White, January 6, 2017
    • Cited, “3rd Circuit Decisions for Immigration Practitioners and Advocates,” 3rd Cir. Immigration Blog, November 23, 2016
    • Mentioned, “Obamacare insurance canceled due to immigration mix-up,” The Morning Call, November 19, 2016
    • Mentioned, “3rd Circ. Says Terror Threats Grounds For Deportation,” LexisNexis Law360, August 4, 2016
    • Mentioned, “Immigration courts in prisons raise issues of due process, public access,” TribLIVE, July 31, 2016
    • Quoted, “Three years after wedding, Palmer Township man finally gets to live with wife,” The Morning Call, June 15, 2016
    • Contributed, “Practitioner’s Toolkit on Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents,” PennState Law and Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center, 2016
    • “The Long Journey to Prove Citizenship,” Voice, American Immigration Lawyers Association, February 2, 2015
    • Interviewed, “AIM: An Unusual Immigration Case,” AILANational, American Immigration Lawyers Association, December 11, 2013
    • Cited, “LETTER: Certificatate of citizenship ceremony provides a lasting memory,” Lehigh Valley Live, November 19, 2013
    • Quoted, “93-year-old given certificate of citizenship after ‘unusual’ immigration investigation,” Lehigh Valley Live, November 16, 2013
    • Quoted, “Hija pide amnistía migratoria para su padre,” La Voz, Page 9, April 25, 2013
    • Signatory, “Re: Joint Ex Parte Comment for CC Docket No. 96-128,” University of California, Davis, November 8, 2012
    • Quoted, “Federal authorities ordered to stop deportation of Easton man,” Lehigh Valley Live, November 28, 2011
    • Quoted, “Easton man fights deportation over attempted arson conviction,” Lehigh Valley Live, November 15, 2011
    • Mentioned, “Treat Them Like Criminals (They’ll Have More Rights),” CounterPunch, November 8, 2011

     

     

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    Immigration Virtual Town Hall: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Updates for Businesses, Health Care Providers, Colleges and Universities, and Individuals
    November 25, 2020
    Remote Litigation Before Immigration Courts During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
    October 16, 2020
    I-9 Compliance Webinar: Employee Immigration Verification Before, During, Beyond COVID, and the Inevitable ICE Audit
    July 20, 2020
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    2020 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond – “Crimmigration”
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    The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L Visa Employers and Workers, and America’s Global Workforce
    March 27, 2020
    Responding to Coronavirus Orders and Adapting My Business – Is This the NEW NORMAL? [DIAL-IN]
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    Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo
    March 19, 2019
    Are You I-9 Compliant?
    January 9, 2019
    Family Immigration Visas/Immigration Law Practice in 2019 & Beyond
    October 25, 2018
    Immigration Q&A Session for Employers
    August 9, 2018
    How to Handle Form I-9 When Hiring and After
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    Immigration & Business Forum
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    • Instructor, U.S. Immigration Basics in the Biden-Harris Era and Beyond, NJ State Bar Association (June 29, 2023)
    • “U.S. Immigration Basics in the Biden/Harris Era and Beyond,” Seminar, NJ State Bar Association, June 29, 2022
    • “Legal Research in the Era of Facebook: Ethics and Best Practices for Navigating Social Media, Google and other Fast-Track Lanes of ‘Legal’ Information,” Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Conference, Detroit, Michigan, May 13-14, 2022
    • “Ukraine Invasion: Religious Protection,” Lecture, Australian-Ukraine Foundation, March 25, 2022
    • “The Ukraine Situation: What Are Your Immigration Options,” Seminar, Lehigh University (March 22, 2022)
    • “The Pathway to Naturalization,” Instructor, MIRA, March 2022
    • “Business & Employment Immigration Law,” Lecture, Columbia Law School, New York, NY, February 8–10, 2022
    • Judge, “Pennsylvania Bar Association Mock Trial Competition,” Lehigh County, PA, February 8, 2022
    • Judge, “Moot Court,” New York University (NYU Law), New York, NY, February 11, 2022
    • “The Afghan Crisis and United States Asylum Protection,” Lecture, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, October 29, 2021
    • “Lehigh Valley Immigrants and Immigration Law,” Class Lecture Series, Latinos in the Lehigh Valley, Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, PA, September 29, 2021.
    • “Employment Immigration & Compliance” Lecture, New York Law School, NY, September 20, 2021
    • “Temporary Protection Status,” 6th Annual Immigration Conference: Beyond the Border, NJ Reentry Corporation, September 15, 2021
    • “Crimigration,” U.S. Immigration Basics In the Biden/Harris Era and Beyond, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, June 23, 2021
    • “Discussion on the Practice of Law,” Pre-Law Society, East Stroudsburg University, February 11, 2021
    • “Basic Bars to Asylum,” New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference, Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section and Safe Passage Project at New York Law School, Webinar, February 5, 2021
    • “Immigration Virtual Town Hall: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Updates for Businesses, Health Care Providers, Colleges and Universities, and Individuals,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Webinar, January 26, 2021
    • “Remote Litigation Before Immigration Courts During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond,” Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section, Webinar, December 17, 2020
    • “Immigration Amidst A Pandemic,” Behind the Glass: Immigration Reflections, Emory University, Webinar, September 29, 2020
    • “Latinos in the Lehigh Valley” Moravian Academy, Virtual Class, September 22, 2020
    • “I-9 Compliance Seminar: Employee Immigration Verification Before, During, Beyond COVID, and the Inevitable ICE Audit,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Webinar, August 12 and 19, 2020
    • “How to Navigate the American System as an International Student,” Moravian College, Virtual Presentation, August 11, 2020
    • “Crimmigration,” 2020 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond, New Jersey State Bar Association, Live Webcast, June 24, 2020
    • “Immigration Law Update,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Immigration Law Committee, Webinar, June 23, 2020
    • Business Law 340 Summer Term 1, Sacramento City College, Online, June 2020
    • “The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, L Visa Employers and Workers, and America’s Global Workforce,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Webinar, May 19, 2020
    • “Responding to Coronavirus Orders and Adapting My Business – Is This the NEW NORMAL?,” Virtual Town Hall, March 31, 2020
    • “B-1 Intro to Asylum Law,” NYC Asylum Conference, New York, NY, February 28, 2020
    • “What to Know About the EB-5 Real Estate Investor Visa Program,” Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo, Atlantic City, NJ, December 11, 2019
    • “The (Hidden) Lucrative Intersections of Immigration Law and the Real Estate Industry,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Real Estate Institute, Philadelphia, PA, December 5, 2019
    • “The Evolution of Immigration Law into Every Practice,” Somerset County Bar Association CLE Marathon Day, Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ, October 14, 2019
    • “Is Your Business Struggling with Immigration Compliance?” Lehigh Valley Business HR Symposium, ArtsQuest at SteelSacks, Bethlehem, PA, September 25, 2019
    • “Borders, Nationalisms, Identities: The Ethics of Global Citizenship,” Muhlenberg College Center for Ethics, Allentown, PA, September 20, 2019
    • “Latinos in the Lehigh Valley,” Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, PA September 20, 2019
    • “EOIR (Removal and Deportation) and Immigration Courts,” NJICLE/NJSBA 2019 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ, June 27, 2019
    • “Are You I-9 Compliant?” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, April 24, 2019
    • “Focus: Immigration” Live Broadcast, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, April 10, 2019
    • “The Intersection of Immigration and Real Estate,” Keller Williams Realty, Moorestown, NJ, March 20, 2019
    • “Introduction to Asylum Law,” 2019 New York Asylum and Immigration Law Conference, New York Law School, New York, NY, March 8, 2019
    • “The Intersection of Immigration and Real Estate,” Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, White Plains, NY, March 7, 2019
    • “A Confusing Immigration System: Facts, Myths, & Effects on Your Practice, What You Need to Know,”  Bar Association of Lehigh County, Allentown, PA, February 26, 2019
    • “Seeking Family Immigration Benefits in Immigration Court,” NJICLE/NJSBA, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ, January 23, 2019
    • “Immigration in the United States,” Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus, PA, December 7, 2018
    • “The (Hidden) Lucrative Intersections of Immigration Law and the Real Estate Industry,” Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo, Atlantic City, NJ, December 5, 2018
    • “Best Practices for ICE Audits When It Comes to Form I-9,” Norris McLaughlin, Bridgewater, NJ, November 13, 2018
    • “How to Handle Form I-9 When Hiring and After,” Norris McLaughlin, Bridgewater, NJ, October 19, 2018
    • East Stroudsburg University’s 2018 Constitution Day, ESU Science and Technology Center, East Stroudsburg, PA, September 18, 2018
    • “A Deep Dive Into ‘At Risk’: How does USCIS interpret ‘risk’ and how should it? What are the practical implications?,” EB-5 Investor Magazine Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2018
    • “2018 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond,” NJICLE/NJSBA, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, NJ, June 27, 2018
    • “U.S. Visa and Entry Process for Students and Scholars,” Pennsylvania Convention Center, PA, May 28, 2018
    • “Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Instructional Seminar,” Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, PA, April 13, 2018
    • “The Future of Immigration Law – How it Will Affect the Real Estate Industry,” Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS, PA, March 16, 2018
    • 2018 New York Asylum and Immigration Conference, New York Law School, NY, February 23, 2018
    • “Immigration Law and its Reach into Nearly Every Other Practice Area: What You Need to Know,” Bar Association of Lehigh County, PA, February 9, 2018
    • 2018 National Immigration Law Competition (ILC), New York University School of Law Moot Court Board, NYU, February 2, 2018
    • “Immigration Law and its Reach into Nearly Every Other Practice Area: What You Need to Know,” Lehigh County Paralegal Association, Bar Association of Lehigh County, Allentown, February 2, 2018
    • “Understanding Asylum and Refugee Law,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education in cooperation with the NJSBA Immigration Law Section, Best Western Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, January 30, 2018
    • “Labor & Employment Year In Review,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Bridgewater, NJ, December 7, 2017
    • “Form I-9: Completing, Common Mistakes, Employer Compliance, and Increasing Fines and Enforcement,” Somerset County Business Partnership Human Resources Roundtable Group, November 15, 2017
    • “Employers Beware: ICE is Cracking Down on I-9 Compliance,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Bridgewater, NJ, October 20, 2017
    • “Employers Beware: ICE is Cracking Down on I-9 Compliance,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Bridgewater, NJ, September 22, 2017
    • “Immigration 101,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, May 10, 2017
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