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Category: Amie Wilcox

New EAD Expiration Date and I-9 Guidance Issued

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On March 31, 2025, a Federal Court stayed the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuelans. To comply with the Court’s order, USCIS has automatically extended the validity all TPS Employment Authorization Documents for those that have an expiration date of Sept. 10, 2025; April 2, 2025; March 10, … Continued

H1B Visa Registration Now Open

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On Friday March 7, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened H-1B visa lottery registrations for the 2026 fiscal year.  Registration closes on March 24, 2025, and the visa selection will take place on or about April 1, 2025. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty … Continued

Final Section 1557 Regulation Brings New Requirements for Health Care Providers

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a Final Rule to implement Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which makes it unlawful for covered health care providers to refuse to treat, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (See 42 U.S.C. § 18116). The Final Rule is effective July 5, 2024. While there are new requirements to implement, these are …

Arkansas Bar Association Appoints Amie Schoeppel Wilcox to Legal Aid of Arkansas Board of Directors

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LITTLE ROCK, AR – February 27th, 2024 – The Arkansas Bar Association recently announced the appointment of Amie Schoeppel Wilcox to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Arkansas. The appointment, effective immediately, is for a three-year term, extending until December 31, 2026. Arkansas Bar Association President Margaret Dobson expressed sincere appreciation for Amie’s … Continued

Amie K. Wilcox Graduates from Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXVIII

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Leadership Greater Little Rock (LGLR) is a respected nine-month community leadership program that aims to develop and connect leaders from various sectors, including businesses, nonprofits, and government. Throughout the program, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the region’s challenges and opportunities through expert speakers, panel discussions, tours, and group presentations.

H-1B Work Visa Registration Less Than A Month Away

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  recently announced the H-1B cap visa registration process for the 2024 Fiscal Year. Registration will open March 1 at noon eastern time and is set to close on March 17 at noon eastern time. Accordingly, employers should have all relevant information prepared ahead of time. USCIS has simplified the … Continued

Employment-Based Temporary Work Visas

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Temporary work visas present a unique opportunity for employers to employ qualified, diverse workers in the United States. Our firm has helped employers find solutions to staffing issues through employment based non-immigrant visas and navigate the work sponsorship process. The most common and accessible to employers are the H-1B, TN, and L1 visas discussed briefly.

A Year of “No Surprises” – Will There Be Surprises in 2023?

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The regulations implementing the No Surprises Act, which prohibits balance billing in many circumstances, went into effect on January 1, 2022. Many questions remain on how to comply with these rules, as well as what is (and is not) changing as we move into 2023. This summary is intended to serve as an overview of what requirements are currently in place and the changes on the horizon.