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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...

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...

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...

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...

William Menard, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently quoted By Law360 in their “The Biggest 3rd Circ. Decisions From 2021” article. In the article, William discusses the New Jersey policy that restricts immigrant info-sharing with the federal authorities Law360 Article About William C. Menard William C. Menard practices exclusively in immigration law and...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

William C. Menard, Associate at law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present “Best Practices in Serving Immigrant Students and Families Impacted By Special Education and Immigration Laws,” from noon – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark.  The presentation, sponsored by Teach for America, will be part of New Jersey’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....