Homeland Security Issues

Homeland Security Issues Can Effect Technical and Academic Staff

U.S. security controls since the tragedy of 9/11 can significantly impact the ability of businesses to transfer or hire high-level technical employees in specialty fields of computer science and telecommunications technology, aviation, defense, and even chemistry. Academic and scholarly research immigration can also be affected.

The delay—or even inability—of a multinational corporation to hire key employees or allocate critical technical staff across geographic boundaries can impact the bottom line of a business subsidiary.

When hiring or transferring foreign nationals whose work may be affected by U.S. security regulations, it is wise to consult a knowledgeable immigration specialist early in the process. The business immigration attorneys at Judith G. Cooper, P.C., work proactively with corporate clients and academic institutions to ensure compliance with immigration laws and export control regulations that can result in delays or denials in the business visa application process.

Contact our Houston law office to speak with an attorney in greater depth if you have concerns regarding possible employment restrictions relating to security clearance problems, technology transfer concerns and Homeland Security issues.

Presenting a Clear Case to USCIS

In many cases, a key to a successful H-1B visa application is found by working closely with the company and the technical professional (or academic institution and professor/researcher, in the case of the J-1 visa) to clarify for the U.S. government and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the exact nature of the job and why the prospective employee does not pose a security risk.

Judith G. Cooper, P.C. is a board-certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We have the knowledge and experience to ensure your immigration issue is handled correctly and your paperwork clarifies potentially problematic Homeland Security issues.

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