#employment-based immigration New York

[legallawsandrulesnyc]

Expert Guidance for Employment Visas: Finding the Right Immigration Lawyer in New York

Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be a complex process, particularly when it comes to securing employment visas. For individuals seeking to work in the United States, hiring an experienced immigration lawyer in New York is essential. These lawyers specialize in guiding clients through the intricacies of employment-based immigration, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and that applications are filed accurately and on time.

One of the primary roles of an employment visa lawyer in New York help clients determine which visa category best fits their situation. The most common types of employment visas include the H-1B for specialty occupations, the L-1 for intracompany transferees, the O-1 for individuals with extraordinary abilities, and the various EB visas (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) for permanent residency based on employment. Each of these visas has specific eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and filing procedures. An immigration lawyer in New York can assess a client’s qualifications and recommend the most appropriate visa type, streamlining the application process.

In addition to helping clients choose the right visa, immigration lawyers also play a critical role in preparing and submitting the necessary paperwork. Employment visa applications often require detailed documentation, including evidence of the applicant’s qualifications, job offers, and sometimes employer sponsorship. Lawyers ensure that all forms are correctly completed and that supporting documents are properly organized and submitted to the appropriate government agencies. This close attention to detail is essential because even small mistakes can result in rejections or delays.

Another significant aspect of the employment visa process is responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other inquiries from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These requests can arise if USCIS requires additional information to process an application. An experienced immigration lawyer in New York is skilled in addressing these requests, providing the necessary documentation and legal arguments to support the client’s case. This can be a decisive factor in securing visa approval.

Moreover, employment visa lawyers offer ongoing support throughout the visa process, including preparation for interviews, appeals in case of denials, and advice on maintaining visa status once it is granted. They are also knowledgeable about recent changes in immigration law and how these changes might impact their clients. This up-to-date expertise is especially important given the frequently evolving nature of U.S. immigration policy.

Choosing the right immigration lawyer in New York is crucial for anyone seeking an employment visa. It’s essential to find a lawyer with a strong track record in employment-based immigration, who is communicative, and who is committed to guiding clients through the entire process. A good lawyer will not only provide expert legal advice but also offer peace of mind, ensuring that clients are fully supported as they navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.

In conclusion, securing an employment visa is a significant step towards working in the United States. With the help of a knowledgeable immigration lawyer in New York, individuals can navigate this process more smoothly and increase their chances of a successful outcome.

[johnnicelli]

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American Jewish food is most typically defined as pastrami sandwiches, chocolate babka, or bagels and lox. But I am here to argue that the greatest American Jewish food may actually be the humble hot dog. No dish better embodies the totality of the American Jewish experience.

What’s that you say? You didn’t know that hot dogs were a Jewish food? Well, that’s part of the story, too.

Sausages of many varieties have existed since antiquity. The closest relatives of the hot dog are the frankfurter and the wiener, both American terms based on their cities of origin (Frankfurt and Vienna respectively). So what differentiates a hot dog from other sausages? The story begins in 19th century New York, with two German-Jewish immigrants.

In 1870, Charles Feltman sold Frankfurt-style pork-and-beef sausages out of a pushcart in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Sausages not being the neatest street food, Feltman inserted them into soft buns. This innovative sausage/bun combo grew to be known as a hot dog (though Feltman called them Coney Island Red Hots).

Two years later, Isaac Gellis opened a kosher butcher shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He soon began selling all-beef versions of German-style sausages. Beef hot dogs grew into an all-purpose replacement for pork products in kosher homes, leading to such classic dishes as Franks & Beans or split pea soup with hot dogs. Though unknown whether Gellis was the originator of this important shift, he certainly became one of the most successful purveyors.

Like American Jews, the hot dog was an immigrant itself that quickly changed and adapted to life in the U.S. As American Jewry further integrated into society, the hot dog followed.

In 1916, Polish-Jewish immigrant Nathan Handwerker opened a hotdog stand to compete with Charles Feltman, his former employer. Feltman’s had grown into a large sit-down restaurant, and Handwerker charged half the price by making his eatery a “grab joint.” (The term fast food hadn’t yet been invented, but it was arguably Handwerker who created that ultra-American culinary institution.)

Nathan’s Famous conquered the hot dog world. Like so many of his American Jewish contemporaries, Handwerker succeeded via entrepreneurship and hard work. His innovative marketing stunts included hiring people to eat his hot dogs while dressed as doctors, overcoming public fears about low-quality ingredients. While his all-beef dogs were not made with kosher meat, he called them “kosher-style,” thus underscoring that they contained no horse meat. Gross.

The “kosher-style” moniker was another American invention. American Jewish history, in part, is the story of a secular populace that embraced Jewish culture while rejecting traditional religious practices. All-beef hotdogs with Ashkenazi-style spicing, yet made from meat that was not traditionally slaughtered or “kosher”, sum up the new Judaism of Handwerker and his contemporaries.

Furthermore, American Jewry came of age alongside the industrial food industry. The hot dog also highlights the explosive growth of the kosher supervision industry (“industrial kashrut”).

Hebrew National began producing hot dogs in 1905. Their production methods met higher standards than were required by law, leading to their famous advertising slogan, “We Answer to a Higher Authority.”

While the majority of Americans may be surprised to hear this, Hebrew National’s self-supervised kosher-ness was not actually accepted by more stringent Orthodox and even Conservative Jews at the time. But non-Jews, believing kosher dogs were inherently better, became the company’s primary market. Eventually, Hebrew National received the more established Triangle-K kashrut supervision, convincing the Conservative Movement to accept their products. Most Orthodox Jews, however, still don’t accept these hot dogs as kosher.

But over the last quarter of the 20th century in America, the Orthodox community has gained prominence and their opinions, and food preferences, hold more weight in the food industry.

The community’s stricter kashrut demands and sizable purchasing power created a viable market, and glatt kosher hot dogs hit the scene. Abeles & Heymann, in business since 1954, was purchased in 1997 by current owner Seth Leavitt. Meeting the demands of the Orthodox community’s increasingly sophisticated palate, their hot dogs are gluten-free with no filler. Recently, they’ve begun producing a line of uncured sausages, and the first glatt hot dogs using collagen casing.

Glatt kosher dogs can now be purchased in nearly thirty different sports arenas and stadiums. American Jews have successfully integrated into their society more than any other in history. So too, the hot dog has transcended its humble New York Jewish immigrant roots to enter the pantheon of true American icons. So when you bite into your hot dog this summer, you are really getting a bite of American Jewish history, and the great American Jewish food.

[noxexistant]

what is your delancey brothers backstory? we have stories from you based on it, but I'd love to hear what you actually think their story is!

(sorry if you've answered this before-)

i love this question more than anything, thank you so much

my backstory for the boys is blended from canon sources, actor backstories, and. divine intervention /j but mostly a lot of brainrot with birdy.

cw; abuse, violence, alcohol/drug abuse

first of all, their parents. morris delancey senior, their father, is a farmer from texas — the family moved out there just before he was born, led by da delancey’s own abusive dad, and he then moved back to new york when he was eighteen or so, hating the emptiness out west. back in new york, and in his twenties, he met fresh-off-the-boat irish immigrant maíre o’caelleigh — alone, and not quite sixteen yet, and charms her effortlessly with empty promises.

they have oscar first, unplanned and unwanted, when she’s sixteen and before the two of them are married — oscar, a bastard, is unable to be baptised and given his mother’s surname. they marry, live on morris sr’s farm together near soho, and two years later have morris, named for his father, their only legitimate child. baptised and raised catholic, and taught gaeilge by his mother despite morris sr banning either of them from speaking it, ashamed of his wife’s cultural identity and trying to strip her of it. morris is still influenced heavily by it, while oscar, who spends more time with his father, is more influenced by his father’s southernness.

oscar and morris grow up on the farm in the middle of nowhere, utterly alone aside from each other. it’s miserable. oscar is unwanted and a beacon of shame, a stain on his catholic parents’ names in the era, and morris doesn’t fare much better for long.

oscar is a healthy kid, strong and hardy and useful, but morris is sickly and complex, barely makes it through infancy. their parents’ love for their baby wears thin soon enough, and quickly oscar is the one left to look after and raise his younger brother against a backdrop of violence and neglect. morris is no longer shielded from their father’s abuse by oscar and maíre being his sole targets — and morris is a very easy target, even to their mother.

the farm, meanwhile, is not profitable. morris sr is not a good worker. they’re dirt poor and the farmhouse is rickety and cold, the land around them arid and useless, and da deals with this with drinking and gambling and drug habits — opioids, mainly, which he got onto after an old injury when they were prescribed by a doctor they could no longer afford. maíre is severely mentally ill, a mixture of hereditary afflictions and trauma and untreated postpartum issues. all of this contributes to the abuse the boys suffer and a general constant lack of safety. it instils codependency in the boys, understanding that they are the only safe people in the entire world — they’re all they have.

when morris is about eleven and oscar about thirteen, their mother dies by suicide in the farmhouse. a year or so later, the boys are herded into a carriage and brought to town by their father, who surrenders them to the refuge without so much as a goodbye, certainly without explanation. and that’s where the boys remain until oscar finally turns eighteen and ages out into their uncle wiesel’s reluctant employment, and finally manages to rescue morris as well — though not before plenty more damage has been done by morris’ understanding that oscar had abandoned him in there.

so, the codependency gets worse. the boys are already violent, shattered into sharp pieces by their father, but now wiesel and snyder work on sharpening them into weapons. they do as they’re told, because that’s their manner of survival, and oscar protects his brother with his life. they do terrible things because they believe the world in its entirety is terrible and cruel and violent, and their fear has made them selfish, only focused on their own safety because they believe that’s how the world works. and that’s approximately where canon begins!

so, that’s the sparknotes version of it all, approximately. if you’d like me to expound on any of this, pls absolutely ask

[todaysdocument]

"A Chicken in Every Pot" political ad and rebuttal article in New York Times

Collection HH-HOOVH: Herbert Hoover PapersSeries: Herbert Hoover Papers: Clippings File

This is the advertisement that caused Herbert Hoover's opponents to state that he had promised voters a chicken in every pot and two cars in every garage during the campaign of 1928. During the campaign of 1932, Democrats sought to embarrass the President by recalling his alleged statement. According to an article in the New York Times (10/30/32), Hoover did not make such a statement. The report was based on this ad placed by a local committee -- which only mentions one car!

A Chicken for Every Pot [handwritten] World[?] 30 October 1928 [/handwritten] The Republican Party isn't a [italics] "Poor Man's Party:" [/italics] Republican prosperity has erased that degrading phrase from our political vocabulary. The Republican Party is [italics] equality's [/italics] party -- [italics] opportunity's [/italics] party -- [italics] democracy's [/italics] party, the party of [italics] national [/italics] development, not [italics] sectional [/italics] interests-- the [italics] impartial [/italics] servant of every State and condition in the Union. Under higher tariff and lower taxation, America has stabilized output, employment and dividend rates. Republican efficiency has filled the workingman's dinner pail -- and his gasoline tank [italics] besides [/italics] -- made telephone, radio and sanitary plumbing [italics] standard [/italics] household equipment. And placed the whole nation in the [italics] silk stocking class. [/italics] During eight years of Republican management, we have built more and better homes, erected more skyscrapers, passed more benefactory laws, and more laws to regulate and purify immigration, inaugurated more conservation measures, more measures to standardize and increase production, expand export markets, and reduce industrial and human junk piles, than in any previous quarter century. Republican prosperity is written on [italics] fuller [/italics] wage envelops, written in factory chimney smoke, written on the walls of new construction, written in savings bank books, written in mercantile balances, and written in the peak value of stocks and bonds. Republican prosperity has [italics] reduced [/italics] hours and [italics] increased [/italics] earning capacity, silenced [italics] discontent, [/italics] put the proverbial "chicken in every pot." And a car in every backyard, to boot. It has[italics] raised [/italics] living standards and [italics] lowered [/italics] living costs. It has restored financial confidence and enthusiasm, changed [italics] credit [/italics] from a [italics] rich [/italics] man's privilege to a [italics] common [/italics] utility, [italics] generalized[/italics] the use of time-saving devices and released women from the thrall of [italics] domestic drudgery. [/italics] It has provided every county in the country with its concrete road and knitted the highways of the nation into a [italics] unified [/italics] traffic system. Thanks to Republican administration, farmer, dairyman and merchant can make deliveries in [italics] less [/italics] time and at [italics] less [/italics] expense, can borrow [italics] cheap [/italics] money to refund exorbitant mortgages, and stock their pastures, ranges and shelves. Democratic management [italics] impoverished [/italics] and [italics] demoralized [/italics] the [italics] railroads,[/italics] led packing plants and tire factories into [italics] receivership, [/italics] squandered billions on [italics] impractical [/italics] programs. Democratic maladministration issued [italics] further [/italics] billions of mere "scraps of paper," then encouraged foreign debtors to believe that their loans would never be called, and bequeathed to the Republican Party the job of [italics] mopping up the mess. [/italics] Republican administration has [italics] restored [/italics] to the railroads solvency, efficiency and par securities. It has brought rubber trades through panic and chaos, brought down the prices of crude rubber by smashing [italics] monopolistic rings,[/italics] put the tanner's books in the [italics] black [/italics] and secured from the European powers formal acknowledgment of their obligations. The Republican Party rests its case on a record of stewardship and performance. [full transcription at link]

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Rick McKee, Augusta Chronicle

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Dueling visions of the economy--one of them "unserious"

September 26, 2024

Robert B. Hubbell

To readers in the path of Hurricane Helene—our thoughts are with you! Please be cautious and stay safe!

Competing visions of the economy

On Wednesday, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promoted their competing visions of the economy under their prospective administrations. Their visions could not be more different.

Kamala Harris offered a principled vision focused on helping the middle class and small businesses. She pledged to protect Medicare and Social Security, lower prescription drug prices, spur the construction of new homes, cut red tape for businesses, and increase worker employment opportunities by removing the artificial barrier of a college degree for skills-based jobs. She proposed to pay for her proposals by restoring the corporate tax rate to its pre-2017 level and increasing the tax rate on families earning more than $400,000 per year. See, e.g., AP News, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism.

After Kamala Harris’s speech, her campaign released a series of bullet points that highlighted many of her proposals. I include them below to help her supporters educate others who may (mistakenly) claim that VP Harris has not articulated specific economic policies. In addition, I highly recommend this six-minute video by Jennifer Rubin that summarizes the specific policy proposals laid out by Kamala Harris compared to the “unserious” proposals by Donald Trump. See Jennifer Rubin, Green Room, Why Kamala's Economic Message Beats Trump (youtube.com).

In her speech, Kamala Harris made the following proposals:

Support domestic manufacturing in strategic industries through new America Forward tax credits (including small businesses)

Double the number of registered apprenticeships in America and help promote meaningful pathways to jobs that don’t require 4-year degrees

Stand up to countries like China when they threaten American workers by engaging in unfair trade practices

Crack down on counterfeit and unsafe goods from China to protect American small businesses and consumers

Invest in R&D for critical industries to ensure the United States maintains its lead

Support American-made products by enforcing Buy America requirements

Incentivize domestic processing of critical minerals for manufacturing

Protect affordable health care premiums (that were lowered by an average of $800 a year for millions of Americans)

Cap the cost of insulin at $35 for all Americans

Cap out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 a year for all Americans

Lower prescription drug costs by accelerating Medicare price negotiations

Relieve medical debt for millions of Americans

Call on Congress to pass the first-ever federal ban on price gouging on food

Invest in building resilient food supply chains

Give small businesses, grocers, and growers the support they need, revitalizing a competitive marketplace to lower prices for consumers

The video of Kamala Harris’s speech to the Pittsburgh Economic Club is here: Vice President Kamala Harris on the Economy.

Kamala Harris later sat for an interview with Stephanie Ruhle of MSNBC that covered many of the same topics. The transcript of that interview is here: Transcript of Kamala Harris’ exclusive solo MSNBC interview.

In contrast to the specifics proposed by Kamala Harris, the unifying theme of Trump's economic vision is deporting ten million immigrants, which Trump promotes as a cure-all for home prices, energy costs, and the price of groceries. See, e.g., Opinion | Plan Beats No Plan - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Trump proposes to cut taxes for the wealthiest taxpayers while imposing a national sales tax on all Americans in the form of punitive tariffs. See Business Insider, Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Could Wreak Havoc on the Inflation Fight - Business Insider.

Trump spreads fairy dust on top of his incoherent economic vision by promising to cap interest rates on credit cards and to give free IVF treatments any American who asks for such j See, e.g., WaPo Editorial, The one thing worse than high credit card rates is Trump’s plan to cut them. (This article is accessible to all.)

Trump has also proposed to eliminate tax on Social Security—a plan that will benefit many wealthy Americans who do not need the tax cut and will not help lower income Americans who pay no tax. As with most of Trump's proposals, they are stealth tax cuts for the wealthy.

But at the core of Trump's effort to be reelected by promising free ponies to everyone is his proposal to extend his existing tax cut for millionaires and billionaires. When all of Trump's tax-giveaways are combined, they will cost a whopping $9.7 trillion dollars. See American Prospect, Trump’s Tax Cut-A-Rama Total So Far: $9.75 Trillion.

And his plan to pay for that whopping number is a national sales tax that will result in trade wars and cause a recession. See Fortune, (8/16/2024), Trump’s promised tariffs could spark trade war, inflation, expert warns.

Pollsters and pundits frequently say that the economy is the most important issue in the 2024 election. If that is true (and I do not believe it is), then the competing visions offered by the candidates on Wednesday should remove any doubt that Kamala Harris is the only rational choice for president in 2024.

Congress passes three month continuing resolution on budget

An occurrence that used to be a big deal now happens almost without comment by the media. On Wednesday, the House passed a three-month continuing resolution with the majority party (Republicans) providing a minority of the votes needed for passage. As on two prior occasions, Democrats provided a majority of the votes necessary to pass a continuing resolution, even though Democrats are the minority party in the House. See The Hill, Senate sends bill to avert government shutdown to Biden's desk (thehill.com)

Prior to Mike Johnson’s election as Speaker, that almost never happened. Now, it is a regular occurrence—and Democrats are acting as the adult in the room. Democrats are well-positioned to take over control of the House in November—and can begin to impose regular order on House proceedings once again. It will be good to leave this nightmarish period of Republican non-rule in the House.

Clearing up misconceptions about “certification” of election by Congress

I hear regularly from readers who are worried that Speaker Mike Johnson will prevent the “certification” of the electoral college ballots for the 2024 election. A headline on Wednesday in Talking Points Memo promoted another such email from a reader. See TPM, Now Mike Johnson Is Hedging On Whether The Election Will Be Certified.

Let me try to clear up the misimpression that Mike Johnson has any role in “certifying” the results of the 2024 election. He does not.

First, Congress will “count” (not “certify”) the electoral college ballots on January 6, 2025.

Hold that date firmly in mind: January 6, 2025.

Mike Johnson is Speaker of the 118th Congress, which ends on January 3, 2025, at 11:59 a.m.

When the 118th Congress ends on January 3, 2025, Mike Johnson’s role as Speaker terminates.

At 12:00 noon on January 3, 2025, the 119th Congress will begin, and its first act will be to elect a Speaker. The Clerk of the House serves as the Presiding Officer during the vote for Speaker. See CRS, Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions.  Democrats will likely have a majority in the 119th Congress and will elect Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker.

Three days later, on January 6, 2025, the electoral college ballots will be opened and counted in a joint session of Congress presided over by the President of the Senate—Vice President Kamala Harris (whose term does not end until January 20, 2025). Hakeem Jeffries will be the Speaker of the House when the electoral ballots are counted on January 6, 2025.

As you can see, Mike Johnson will NOT be Speaker of the House when the electoral college ballots are counted and he will NOT be presiding over the joint session of Congress on January 6, 2025—Kamala Harris will be presiding, regardless of who “wins” the election.

And to refute another conspiracy theory with no basis in fact, Mike Johnson cannot refuse to “swear in” newly elected members of Congress, thereby (allegedly) preventing a new Democratic majority from being seated for the count of electoral ballots. Mike Johnson will no longer be Speaker when the 119th Congress begins at 12:00 noon on January 3, 2025, and cannot refuse to “swear in” newly elected members.

As noted above, the Clerk of the House serves as the presiding officer until a new Speaker is elected. “Members elect” of the 119th Congress will already have their “voting cards” issued to them by the Clerk so they can vote to elect the new Speaker. See CRS, The First Day of a New Congress: A Guide to Proceedings on the House Floor .

With that as background, I hope you can see why the TPM headline is misleading in suggesting that Mike Johnson has any role in “certifying” the count of electoral ballots on January 6, 2025. (“Now Mike Johnson Is Hedging On Whether The Election Will Be Certified.”) Mike Johnson will have no role in counting the electoral ballots other than as a member of Congress with a single vote on objections to the count.

[Robert B. Hubbell Newsletter]

[runawaymarbles]

Link: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/13/trump-loyalists-2024-presidential-election

Here's what the early days of a second Trump presidency would look like, based on his words and our conversations with Trump insiders:

His top obsession will be the Justice Department, the FBI and the intelligence community — all of which he thinks conspired to investigate him, thwart him, screw him. He's been very clear that he's willing to unleash these agencies against political enemies.

The next priority will be the Department of Homeland Security and the border, with plans to erect sprawling detention camps, "scour the country for unauthorized immigrants," and "deport people by the millions per year," The New York Times reports. We're told Trump's top criterion for immigration officials will be whoever promises to be most aggressive. Trump has told allies he's confident the Supreme Court will back his most draconian moves.

As first reported by Jonathan Swan for Axios last year, a key tool for Trump's "revenge term" would be the use of Schedule F personnel powers to wipe out employment protections for tens of thousands of civil servants across the federal government. Trump allies want a deep and wide purge of the professional staff that often serves across new administrations.

Officials close to the Pentagon tell us they're worried about a plan, articulated by former Trump official Russ Vought in the Heritage document, to direct the National Security Council to "rigorously review all general and flag officer promotions to prioritize the core roles and responsibilities of the military over social engineering and non-defense related matters, including climate change, critical race theory [and] manufactured extremism." Indeed, the Trump allies see obstacles to remove at every level of every agency.

I do not think Americans realize the extent of fascist rot within the Republican Party.

[sociologyontherock]

James Thomas Ernest Baker (1974-2024)

By Stephen Harold Riggins, Victor Satzewich, Chris Martin, Dean Lundrigan, and Debbie Brown

Dr. James Thomas Ernest Baker, age 49, of Paradise, NL, passed away on June 13, 2024 in St. John’s. He taught in the departments of sociology and political science at Memorial University, having completed BA, MA and PhD degrees at MUN. Born in 1974 in Carbonear, Jamie is remembered for his passion for politics, Newfoundland and Labrador history, and student rights. His research about ethnicity, immigrants and refugees, as well as young people, was a testament to his commitment to social justice. 

The highlight of his academic career was being awarded a two-year Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. Banting postdocs are awarded annually in the social sciences to only two dozen recent PhDs and they are very lucrative. Jamie received $140,000. He chose to spend those years at McMaster University, where he was supervised by Victor Satzewich, an internationally-recognized authority on the Ukrainian diaspora.

After completing a BA degree as a double major in political science and history in 2001, he was awarded a MA in political science in 2006. As a graduate student, he was actively involved in student life through the Graduate Student Union. This included being elected VP Academic and serving on several important university committees. In 2003, he was elected to serve as vice-chair of the Senate Committee on Course Evaluations. He was also quite involved in residence life at Memorial, serving as the last President of the Burton’s Pond Student Association and the first President of the Cabot Court Student Association. 

He published two articles, based on ideas in his MA thesis, in prestigious academic journals (National Identities and Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism). Few MA students are able to achieve this. The topic was Newfoundland identity. “As Loved our Fathers: The Strength of Patriotism among young Newfoundlanders” is about the difference between patriotism and nationalism and the difference between a real and a potential ethnic group. It required sensitivity when the public feels they have a stake in these debates. The other article is “A Newfoundland Ethnicity?.” It is indeed strange that Newfoundlanders might constitute an ethnic group when no sociology textbook, to my knowledge, describes them in these terms. The MUN department in its nearly 70-year history has never been successful in retaining come-from-away faculty with long-term interests in race and ethnicity. It is not a surprise that a Newfoundlander successfully raised the issues of what might be learned about ethnic identity in a region which remains dormant in terms of nationalism. Jamie had thought deeply about these topics. 

Unlike many professors who do not trust the media, Jamie was not afraid to talk to journalists: CBC news, NTV news, The Independent, and The Telegram. A reporter for The New York Times (June 2, 2017) even contacted him to hear his insights into the meaning of the term “Newfie.” Jamie argued that the term was not always derogatory. The meaning was context dependent because the degree of status attached to the word depended on speaker and audience. 

He applied to study for a PhD in sociology in 2007, about a year after he began working at the Association for New Canadians (ANC). He did not want to leave Newfoundland and turned to sociology because Memorial did not then offer a PhD degree in political science. His academic experience as a PhD student was fundamentally shaped by his employment at the ANC. His activity in the bureaucratic apparatus of multiculturalism gave him an unusual background for a Newfoundlander his generation. At the ANC he held the office of Researcher and Assistant Program Development Officer and was a key person writing the grant proposals which were essential to the survival of the ANC. His switch in majors eventually paid off, although it delayed his career by one year. 

His PhD dissertation completed in 2014, and which I supervised, was titled “Defending the Indefensible? The Use of Argumentation, Legitimation, and Othering in Debates in the Canadian House of Commons 2010-2022.” The method, which he first learned from my courses, was the kind of critical discourse analysis practiced by socio-linguists such as Teun van Dijk and Norman Fairclough. I will let Jamie explain the politics. “While the Conservative government contends that Bill C-11: The Balanced Refugee Reform Act and Bill C-31: Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act are aimed at refugee reform and designed to target ‘criminal middlemen,’ I argue that their approach is actually aimed at restricting refugee asylum, despite the fact that it is an internationally recognized treaty right…. While contemporary Canadian political ideologies differ significantly, opposition parties nonetheless unintentionally reproduce the Conservative worldview regarding asylum seekers. The Conservative defense is not only fallacious, untenable, and prejudicial but designed to portray asylum seekers as criminals, fraudsters, and security threats.��� 

Looking at his publication record in the attached bibliography, a number of things need to be considered. Teaching at MUN and working for the ANC meant that for a significant part of the year – many years – he held down two full-time jobs. He suffered from the disease of obesity which limited his mobility and shortened his life. I remember hearing him say several years ago that he did not expect to live to be old. His dissertation was completed during one of the worst periods since the 1970s for young academics to obtain tenure-stream teaching positions. He applied for permanent employment at universities from St. John’s to Winnipeg. Like many former students of his generation with PhD degrees in hand, his inability to land a tenure-stream position was difficult to accept, but he apparently did not dwell on the problem. Towards the end of his life he made sacrifices to help his mother whose health was declining rather than putting his career first.

Victor Satzewich: I feel privileged to have been able to both work with Jamie on his Banting Post-doctoral Fellowship at McMaster University and to get to know him on an interpersonal level. We talked regularly after he returned to Newfoundland and was devasted to learn of his passing earlier this year.

Jamie’s post-doctoral work involved a comparison of the experiences of refugee youth in Hamilton and St. John’s, with a particular focus on the routine, everyday slights, or microaggressions they experienced in the two cities. His project was not only theoretically and empirically interesting insofar as the two cities have very different immigration histories and community dynamics, but was also very timely given the widespread interest in Canada in irregular border crossers and the various challenges associated with broader refugee resettlement and integration. One of the things that impressed me the most about Jamie and his approach to his research was how he hit the ground running once he found out he was awarded the Banting. He already had strong community connections in St. John’s via his work with the Association for New Canadians, and he immediately began to cultivate relationships with the key gatekeepers in the settlement sector in Hamilton. Shortly after he arrived in Hamilton, we met with members of the Immigrant Services team at the YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford. It did not take long for James to bring the Youth Engagement workers on board with his research project to help him identify participants to interview for the project. I think he impressed everyone at the table with his sensitive approach to how he wanted to collect data and interview refugee youth.

While at McMaster, Jamie taught courses dealing with Social Problems where he was particularly interested in encouraging students to connect abstract theoretical and conceptual issues to real world concerns and issues, and to their expressions in popular culture. Jamie took a thoughtful and deliberate approach to how he organized his courses, assignments, and interactions with students. He had high expectations of his students, and was not afraid to explain to students how they could improve on their writing and analysis skills. Jamie was an incredibly kind and conscientious citizen when it came to his work and his colleagues. Always generous with his time, he had his eye on enhancing the collective good of the organization he was part of. To me, this was clearly most evident in his commitment to his work with the Association of New Canadians.

I loved both our in-person and long-distance chats over the phone. With similar senses of humour, we found many opportunities to laugh at the same absurdities about life in general, the immigration system and the academic world. It so happened that our mothers were ill at the same time and so we also shared many moments of grief, despair and worry. But even in those difficult moments, Jamie always found a way to offer comfort and a kind shoulder to lean on. I miss my dear friend and colleague immensely.

Chris Martin and April Lee: We are all going to miss our dear friend Jamie very much. Friends for nearly fifteen years! Jamie gave me one of my first academic jobs doing research through the Association for New Canadians, brought me along on conferences, and helped me to write early publications. He showed the way through completing a PhD by determination, resiliency, and not taking crap from anybody. He worked hard and was proud of his accomplishments. He was funny and kind but saucy and totally sarcastic! He was also thoughtful and never missed a call on big occasions over the years, a reliable friend and someone you felt would always be there. 

In the early years we would all get together and play board games on weekends, something which I know he always looked forward to. He was very competitive. During the pandemic, our little group of Ontarians and Newfoundlanders would play Jackbox Games late into the night, relishing in who could say the most outlandish or ridiculous responses to the questions. Jamie was particularly good at being silly when it came to these games! These are times I know we all treasured. 

I feel very lucky that Jamie was there for me throughout my own academic journey. In some ways, we were both a bit of the same fish out of water in that world and it made all the difference to have such a big and strong personality to help me through. Love you Jamie.

Dean Lundrigan: Jamie and I were friends for over ten years, meeting through our mutual friend Chris. We quickly became good friends, playing weekly board games and bonding over our “Leafs-Habs” rivalry. Jamie never forgot an important date and was often the first to congratulate you on a major milestone. He was a true beacon of honesty and sincerity, never shying away from the truth, even when it was hard to hear. His candid nature was a gift, reminding us of the value of authenticity in our lives.

I will miss his infectious laugh and larger than life personality. I will especially miss our coffee chats on the rock, where laughter and deep conversations flowed freely. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be deeply missed. 

Debbie Brown: Jamie was my supervisor for two years at the Association for New Canadians. We shared the rush of getting the proposal completed, the submit button clicked, the reports finished, and the joy of seeing the project in full swing. We also shared laughter over animal photos and 80’s rock quotes. His quips and funny email responses sometimes made me laugh out loud in my office. Since leaving the ANC, Jamie and I have been working on a music project which celebrates immigrant musicians who have found home in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a project that not only creates awareness of the many sounds that weave together to make up the diverse musical tapestry of the province, but also fosters a sense of belonging. Creating a sense of community has always been important to Jamie and me and it was great to stay connected through this passion. 

Jamie, I didn’t get the opportunity to play the songs for you. That leaves a heaviness in my chest. When this album is finished, this music will be lifted up so that its vibration meets with the vibration of your energy in the trees and rivers and evening breezes. I hope I will see that for a moment the stars are a little brighter and know you are content. Shanti. Peace, peace, peace, Jamie.

If you are interested in hearing the album (“Global Music: Volume 1”), check it out on streaming platforms like Spotify.

Thanks to Caul’s Funeral Home, St. John’s, which provided some of the information appearing in this article.

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What Is the EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 Visa (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) is designed for investors who make a substantial investment in a U.S.-based business. In return for creating or preserving jobs, the investor and their family members (spouse and children under 21) can gain U.S. Permanent Residency.

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Choose a Regional Center or Direct Investment Investors can choose between a Regional Center (a government-approved investment project) or a direct investment in a new or existing U.S. business.

Investment Requirement

$1.05 million for a general investment.

$800,000 for a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) — areas with high unemployment or rural regions.

File Form I-526 This petition demonstrates that you meet the investment and job creation requirements. Approval leads to a conditional green card.

Conditional Residency After I-526 approval, the investor and family receive a conditional green card, valid for two years.

Remove Conditions (File I-829) Before the two-year period ends, file Form I-829 to prove the investment has been made and the jobs have been created. Approval results in U.S. Permanent Residency.

EB-5 Visa Cost

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Investment Amount: $800,000 (TEA) or $1.05 million (general investment).

Filing Fees: Approximately $3,675 for Form I-526, and $3,835 for Form I-829.

Attorney Fees: Hiring an EB-5 Visa Attorney typically ranges from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on complexity.

Other Costs: Regional center administration fees (if applicable), due diligence, and project-related costs.

Why Hire an EB-5 Visa Attorney?

An experienced EB-5 Visa Attorney plays a critical role in ensuring the success of your application. Here’s how they can help:

Expert Guidance: Navigating the complex EB-5 Visa Process can be challenging. An attorney will help you choose the best investment option and file paperwork correctly.

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Understanding the PERM Labor Certification Process in NYC

The PERM labor certification process in NYC is a pivotal component of the employment-based green card application.

It's a system designed to ensure that hiring foreign workers does not adversely affect the job opportunities and wages of U.S. workers. Given the city's diverse workforce and global connections, understanding this process can unlock numerous opportunities for businesses and workers alike.

The intricacies of the PERM process can be daunting. However, it's a necessary step for employers to legally employ foreign talent in the United States. The process involves multiple stages, including recruitment efforts to prove that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This aspect makes it a critical consideration in the hiring strategies of many NYC-based companies.

Who Does the PERM Process Apply To and Why Is It Necessary?

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Employers in NYC, known for their diverse and dynamic work environments, often seek global talent to fill specialized roles. The PERM process ensures that these hiring decisions don’t negatively impact domestic workers. It requires employers to attest that they could not find suitable U.S. candidates for the position after a rigorous recruitment process.

For immigrant workers, the PERM certification is a gateway to securing stable, long-term employment in the United States. It validates their eligibility and qualifications for the job, paving the way towards obtaining a green card. Thus, understanding its importance and requirements is crucial for those looking to establish their careers in NYC.

Step-by-Step Guide Through the PERM Process

Navigating the PERM labor certification process involves several detailed and structured steps. Understanding each stage can significantly enhance the chances of a successful application. Here's a comprehensive guide to what the process entails:

Job Description and Requirements

The first step involves crafting a detailed job description and specifying the minimum requirements for the position. This includes education, experience, and any necessary special skills. The clarity and precision in this step are vital as they form the basis for the recruitment process and subsequent documentation.

Prevailing Wage Determination

Employers must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor (DOL). This step ensures that the wage offered to the foreign worker meets the industry standards and does not undercut similar positions within the local job market.

Recruitment Process

A rigorous recruitment process follows, where employers must advertise the job opportunity through various channels. This includes posting in newspapers, on the company website, and on job boards. The aim is to demonstrate a genuine effort to hire a U.S. worker, documenting each step meticulously.

Filing the ETA Form 9089

Once the recruitment process is completed, the employer files the ETA Form 9089. This form is a detailed application submitted to the DOL, encapsulating all the information from previous stages, including the recruitment efforts and prevailing wage details.

Department of Labor Review

After submission, the DOL reviews the application to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This review process can take several months, during which additional information may be requested if discrepancies or gaps are identified.

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Additionally, many believe that the recruitment stage is a mere formality. However, it's a critical component that requires meticulous planning and execution. Any overlooked detail can lead to application delays or rejections, emphasizing the need for attention to detail and adherence to guidelines.

Lastly, there’s often confusion surrounding the timelines involved. The process can be lengthy, often taking several months to complete. Understanding this timeline helps manage expectations and allows for strategic planning around hiring needs.

Tips for a Successful Application from HR and Legal Perspectives

Both HR managers and legal professionals play vital roles in ensuring a successful PERM labor certification application. Their insights and expertise can streamline the process, addressing potential pitfalls before they arise.

From an HR perspective, maintaining detailed records throughout the recruitment process is essential. This documentation serves as evidence of genuine efforts to hire domestically and supports the case for requiring foreign talent. Additionally, clear communication with potential candidates about the expectations and requirements can prevent misunderstandings later on.

Legal professionals, on the other hand, bring a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. They can provide valuable guidance on completing forms accurately, ensuring compliance with federal laws. Consulting with legal counsel early in the process can identify and mitigate risks, improving the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Both roles benefit from collaboration, aligning their efforts to present a unified and compelling application. By working together, HR and legal teams can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PERM process in NYC.

Impact of the PERM Process on Immigrant Workers and Businesses in NYC

The PERM labor certification process has a profound impact on both immigrant workers and businesses in NYC. Understanding these effects can provide valuable insights into the broader implications of employment-based immigration.

For immigrant workers, successfully navigating the PERM process opens doors to permanent residency and stability in the United States. It validates their skills and contributions, providing a pathway to long-term employment in a city known for its diverse opportunities.

Businesses in NYC stand to gain significantly from a successful PERM application. Access to a global talent pool allows companies to fill specialized roles that may not be readily available domestically. This access fosters innovation and enhances competitiveness in an increasingly global marketplace.

The process also underscores the importance of compliance and ethical hiring practices. By adhering to the guidelines, businesses demonstrate their commitment to fair labor practices, enhancing their reputation and credibility within the community.

Recent Updates and Changes in the Process

Staying informed about recent updates and changes in the PERM labor certification process is crucial for employers and applicants alike. These changes can affect timelines, requirements, and the overall strategy for pursuing certification.

In recent years, there have been shifts towards increasing transparency and efficiency within the process. Technological advancements have streamlined certain aspects, making it easier for employers to submit applications and track their progress. Keeping abreast of these innovations can simplify the process for all parties involved.

Policy changes at the federal level have also influenced the PERM process, impacting the criteria for job descriptions and recruitment efforts. Understanding these policy shifts ensures compliance and enhances the likelihood of a successful application.

Overall, staying informed and adaptable to changes in the PERM process is vital for achieving positive outcomes. Regularly consulting with industry experts and legal professionals can provide the insights needed to navigate these updates effectively.

The Path Forward with the PERM Labor Certification

The PERM labor certification process is a critical component of employment-based immigration in NYC.

It offers both challenges and opportunities for immigrant workers, HR managers, and legal professionals. Understanding its intricacies and staying informed about recent updates is essential for successfully navigating this complex landscape.

This guide has outlined the key aspects of the PERM process, providing practical insights and resources for those involved.