International Entrepreneur Parole Guide:
The International Entrepreneur Rule is back and although it never really got off the ground in its first form, the USCIS is accepting applications again. The International…
Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program
As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…
How Marijuana and Other Drug Use Can Affect you in Family Court
With the recent legalization of marijuana in New York State, many New Yorkers are still left wondering as to what their rights are in regards to usage and how that might affect…
Three Tips for International Travel During COVID
As the world begins to open back up from the COVID restrictions, many people are wondering how that correlates to international travel. While the United States has designated…
Medical and Recreational Marijuana: What New York Employers Really Need to Know
With the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), many employers are questioning how this will impact their workplace drug-free policies. There are also…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Challenging a Within Grade Increase (WIGI) Denial
Upon being denied a within grade increase (WIGI), it is crucial for federal employees to know the appeal process and timeline so they may properly advocate for themselves. Any…
The Biden Administration Nominates its First MSPB Chair in Hopes of Moving Closer to Ending its 3,000 Case Backlog
As the Biden administration passes its first 100 days in office, federal employees are wondering if and how this administration will turn around the record-setting four years of…
Immigration Alert: Travel Updates & More
India Travel Restrictions Update The Department of State (DOS) has published guidance relating to the Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of nonimmigrant travelers who…
Foreign Influence & Preference in an Age of Globalized National Security
As official Washington begins to pull in the reigns with respect to security clearance in the post 9/11 world, agencies are making it clear about how they will approach situations…
Line of Duty Determinations: Why You Need Them and What to Do if You Don’t Have One
Getting injured in the military is a normal and accepted consequence of choosing to serve. In fact, finding a veteran who did not suffer any injuries during his or her service is…