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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.

Implementation of H-2B (Temporary Workers) Legislation

May 18, 2005

Under the Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005 (SOSSBA), returning workers are exempted from the fiscal 2005 H-2B quota. USCIS and the State Department approximate that this will free up 35,000 cap numbers. In order to be eligible as a returning worker, the applicant need only prove that s/he held H-2B status within the past 2 years of applying for the visa at a consulate, or if visa exempt, applying for entry into the United States. USCIS has indicated that it will be ready to start receiving H-2B petitions under the new legislation on May 25, 2005. Already approved temporary worker labor certifications will be accepted as long as the date of employment has not expired.

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