Denise Gavica Perez

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Denise Gavica Perez focuses her practice on corporate immigration matters. With a strong focus on the healthcare sector, Denise routinely counsels hospitals seeking to obtain non-immigrant and immigrant visas for employees including physicians, nurses, residents, pharmacists, fellows, medical technologists, and other healthcare professionals. She also represents staffing agencies tasked with recruiting healthcare professionals. Denise also provides legal counsel to entrepreneurs and high net-worth individuals regarding investment-based immigration including, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

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Best Practices for Employers in Managing USCIS Administrative Onsite Inspections, ICE Raids, and Form I-9 Audits

In today’s increasingly complex immigration enforcement setting, employers face multiple challenges, including unannounced USCIS Administrative site visits (also known as onsite inspections), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids, and Form I-9 audits. While these processes all aim to ensure compliance with federal laws, they have distinct purposes and require different strategies to effectively … Continue Reading

What Employers Need to Know — Final Rule by the Department of Homeland Security Updating the H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Visa Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a final rule aimed at modernizing the H-1B nonimmigrant worker visa program, with significant and favorable changes set to take effect on January 17, 2025. These updates provide much-needed clarity and support for U.S. employers seeking talented and professional employees. Following is a breakdown of the … Continue Reading

Employer Alert! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Announces Permanent 540-Day Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Renewals Timely Filed By Qualified Applicants

In a significant update for employers and human resource teams, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made the 540-day auto-extension period for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals a permanent benefit. In May 2022, DHS extended the EAD auto-extension to up to 540 days to mitigate the risk of a work authorization gap for those … Continue Reading

Navigating Immigration Challenges Under the Second Trump Administration: What Employers Need to Know

As President-elect Trump’s administration prepares for a second term, employers should anticipate intensified changes to U.S. immigration policies and procedures. These changes are expected to significantly impact various immigration categories, including nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based processes, hiring practices, and compliance responsibilities. The administration is likely to push forward with stricter enforcement, increased procedural challenges, and … Continue Reading

H-1B Visa Lottery Deadlines Approaching

Last week, USCIS announced the H-1B visa cap registration deadlines for FY2023. Registration is mandatory for most employers wishing to sponsor a candidate for an H-1B visa in the FY2023 H-1B cap cycle. Registration is an annual electronic process through which USCIS receives registrations from employers for the H-1B lottery. USCIS has historically conducted a … Continue Reading

Suspending Entry for Certain Green Card Applicants: How Does it Impact Employers and Foreign National Employees?

President Trump’s latest Executive Order temporarily suspends the issuance of certain Immigrant visas (Green Card) at U.S. Consulates and Embassies overseas and halts Green Card applicants from entering the United States. However, it does not have an immediate impact on U.S. nonimmigrant workers in valid status such as H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, and … Continue Reading
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