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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.

Supplemental Appropriations Bill Also Known as REAL ID poised to pass Congress

May 06, 2005

The REAL ID bill has some very misguided provisions regarding drivers licenses, the elimination of some forms of judicial review, and some restrictions on political asylum.

There are, however, some positive aspects to the bill. The legislation creates a new quota of 10,500 "E3" visas for Australians which are similar to H-1B visas. This will act to increase the H-1B cap since Australians can apply for E3 visas rather than taking H-1B numbers.

The bill also includes some relief for the H-2B program by making returning H-2B beneficiaries exempt from the cap and by allocating the H-1B numbers between the first and second half of the year.

The bill also increases the quota for Schedule A applications which include nurses, physical therapists, and individuals of exceptional ability.

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