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Eleanor Pelta discusses the economic benefits that will flow from more balanced immigration reform.
Feb 01, 2013 - For Employers, Devil Is In Details Of Immigration Reform, Law360
Immigration & Nationality Services partner Eleanor Pelta is quoted.
Morgan Lewis hosted the National Immigrant Justice Centers's first Dreamers Clinic in which young immigrants met with pro bono attorneys for assistance on deportation deferral applications, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Morgan Lewis today announced that Malcolm Goeschl has joined the firm as a partner in its Labor and Employment Practice, resident in San Francisco.
Morgan Lewis has announced that Tracy Evlogidis has joined the firm as a partner in its London Labour & Employment team.
Morgan Lewis today announced that Tracy Evlogidis—a leading international practitioner and head of the immigration practice at a UK law firm—will be joining the firm as a partner in its Labour & Employment practice, resident in London, following the expiration of the required notice period at her current firm.
Immigration partner Eleanor Pelta is quoted.
Morgan Lewis partner Eleanor Pelta has been named as President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for the 2011–2012 term.
Eric Bord comments on E-Verify's potential downsides, as well steps to take after receiving a no-match letter.
Eric Bord comments on the homeland security funding bill that would renew the government-run E-Verify system and the possible permanence of the system.
Eric Bord comments on the new E-Verify system and the downsides that employers will have to prepare themselves for.
Eric Bord comments on the recently upheld E-Verify rule and the impact it may have on contractors.
Eric Bord comments on the future of E-Verify, considering the Obama administration's opposition to piecemeal immigration reform.
Eric Bord is quoted, believing the announcement to be a "synthesis and invigoration" of past enforcement efforts.
Eric Bord comments on E-Verify and how the program has the "perverse effect of encouraging identity theft."
Eric S. Bord states that the Obama administration is grappling with the legal and political implications of the Bush-era E-Verify rule.
Eleanor Pelta discusses recently proposed legislation leading to regulation of the H1-B visa program.
Eric Bord provides insight and recommendations for employers on the latest delay of E-Verify.
Eric Bord shares his thoughts on the latest E-Verify delay.
Eleanor Pelta comments on the drop off in filed petitions for H-1B visas and how the demand for H-1B visas follows the job market.
Eleanor Pelta comments on H-1B visa demands in the technology industry.
Eleanor Pelta discusses how economic conditions can affect the H-1B lottery.
Eleanor Pelta comments on the changes to regulations around hiring H-1B applicants based on TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program).
Eleanor Pelta comments on H-1B plans in 2009 and says that the market should be dictated by employer needs.
Mar 23, 2009 - Employers Should Consider Using E-Verify, Prepare for New I-9 Forms, Speaker Says, Workplace Immigration Report
Eric Bord is quoted in his presentation at the Society for Human Resource Management conference on March 10.
Eric Bord discusses recent state legislation aimed at regulating the employment of unauthorized workers.
Eleanor Pelta comments on the recent stimulus legislation and its restrictions on banks' hiring of foreign workers if they take money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Eric Bord comments on the delay and what he forsees Secretary Janet Napolitano concentrating on.
Eric Bord comments that the E-Verify system will not be going away, even with the recent delays.
Eric Bord comments on the latest delay of the E-Verify requirement.
Eric Bord comments on the uncertainty regarding the prospects of the final rule, due to the legal challenge and delayed implementation of the final rule until Feb. 20, 2009.
Eric Bord comments on the delay and states that companies are caught up in a political whirlwind where employers have to bear the brunt of the failure of comprehensive immigration reform.
Eric Bord comments that immigration and employment lawyers have been closely monitoring the program because of the large impact it could have on employers and states that he is not surprised the Chamber has turned to litigation.
Eric Bord discusses the new E-Verify regulations regarding federal contractors.
Eric Bord discusses the new E-Verify regulations regarding federal contractors.
Eric Bord discusses the new E-Verify regulations regarding federal contractors.
Eric Bord comments on no-match injuction.
Eric Bord discusses E-Verify and the importance of an I-9 compliance program after a company in Mississippi is raided.
Eric Bord is quoted on the legal arguments surrounding federal contractors required to use E-Verify.
Eric Bord is quoted on the obstacles employers have to navigate when hiring foreign-born workers.
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