A federal court challenge to the H-1B fee and subsequent appeal illustrate the evolving nature of immigration policy and compliance requirements.
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Tetiana P. Lendiel is an immigration attorney who assists clients with a wide range of complex immigration matters. She prepares and submits petitions and applications to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of State (DOS) for both nonimmigrant and immigrant statuses.
Tetiana handles various nonimmigrant visa categories, including H, L, O, and E visas. She also manages immigrant visa processes, including PERM labor certifications, and employment-based green card petitions in the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, as well as adjustment of status applications. Additionally, Tetiana administers immigration programs for multinational corporate clients, supporting them in program management and compliance.
Tetiana previously managed and supervised a team of immigration professionals, overseeing document preparation and record keeping. She works closely with global mobility teams, human resources departments, and legal personnel to provide legal advice on immigration matters. Tetiana assesses foreign national employees’ eligibility for various visa options and discusses these options with both employees and company management.
Previously, Tetiana conducted I-9 audits and provided post-audit support for clients. She has experience advising clients on case strategy and execution, serving as a liaison between global mobility teams, HR business partners, and employees on immigration matters.
A federal court challenge to the H-1B fee and subsequent appeal illustrate the evolving nature of immigration policy and compliance requirements.…
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