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The Many Faces of Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman LLP

Since 1985,Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman has limited its practice to immigration law, with a special emphasis on matters relating to the employment of foreign professionals. Mr. Stern and Ms. Elkind founded the firm with the goal of providing the very best immigration advice and representation to our clients. As the firm has grown, we have continued our commitment to maintaining a high level of expertise combined with an understanding that our clients are individuals whose lives are deeply affected by the work we do. Over the years, we have developed expertise and wide-ranging experience in all facets of immigration law.

We continue to be deeply affected by our clients, some of whom are introduced within this web site.

H-1B (Professionals)

Immigration law in Denver, Colorado

Many foreign nationals in professional occupations begin their work in the United States through an H-1B visa. This visa is initially issued for three years, and may be renewed once for another three years.

There is a statutory limit on the number of H-1B visas that can be issued each year. In 2006, that limit was 65,000, plus an additional 20,000 visas for people with advanced degrees from U.S. universities.

The H-1B visa is applied for by the employer, and it must establish the following:

The employer is willing and able to pay the prevailing wage for the position
The position is for someone who is either a professional or in a "specialty occupation." Generally, the person needs to have at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent
The employer will pay the return airfare to the employee's country of last residence if the employee is terminated
The employer will post a notice at the location where the foreign national will be working that an H-1B application is being filed

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