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Health Law Acronyms Glossary (HAG)
By Michael Cassidy on
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A recent blogger (RB) posted a comment that it would be helpful if the MedLaw Blog (MLB) included the full descriptions of all the acronyms used in the posts. Therefore (TF), I am including a link to the Department of Health and Human Services Health Law Acronyms Webpage (DHHSHLAW).
Michael A. Cassidy (MAC).
Attorney Successes: Mike Cassidy Co-Authors AHL Peer Review Guide Book and is Reappointed MSCPR Chair
By Michael Cassidy on
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The American Health Law Association has just published its revised Peer Review Hearing Guide Book. Mike Cassidy is one of five co-authors, the others being Patricia Hofstra, Steven Schnier, Ann O’Connell and Al Adelman, the last two of whom were co-editors.
Mike was also reappointed as the Chair of the American Health …
Physician Employment Contract Review Service
By Michael Cassidy on
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Your employment contract and practice ownership agreements (i.e. shareholder agreements, practice purchase agreements, partnership agreements) play a critical role in determining the direction of your career. These issues are critical at any time in your career, but may be most important, post-residency or fellowship, when you are taking that first step. It is always important…
H1B cap reached
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated cap for fiscal year 2009. USCIS has also received more than 20,000 H-1B petitions filed on behalf …Read More
Lisa Ventresca
DOS Release on Passport Rule
By Michael Cassidy on
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U.S. nationals are required to hold a U.S. passport for entry (by air) into the U.S. Effective 6-1-09, all U.S. nationals traveling by sea or land must also hold a U.S. passport.
Click the link to read the DOS press release as well as a FAQ sheet on the topic.
USCIS Announces Interim Rule on H-1B VISAS
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USCIS BIOMETRIC CHANGES FOR RE-ENTRY PERMITS AND REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
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The USCIS issued an update regarding revised instructions for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The revised instructions include changes for re-entry permit and refugee travel document applicants. The text of the changes is attached.
Waiver Options for Foreign Medical Graduates on J-1 Visas
By Michael Cassidy on
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BY: Kenneth M. Ventresca, Esq., Lisa M. Ventresca, Esq. and Michael Cassidy, Esq.
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) who reside and are employed in the United States on a J-1 Visa generally are required to return to their home country for a period of two (2) years as a prerequisite for applying for permanent residency or an H1B Visa. This requirement is known as the foreign residency requirement and constrains the immigration options for FMGs on J-1 Visas. The only way to get around the foreign residency requirement is to obtain a waiver.Continue Reading Waiver Options for Foreign Medical Graduates on J-1 Visas
SS cards and ICE enforcement
By Michael Cassidy on
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The attached is a bulletin directing employers to be aware of possible I-9 violations and the fraudulent use of social security cards. Your company clients may have an interest in this info.
www.medlawblog.com/ICE update(2).pdfLisa M. Ventresca