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Tag: Robert Gillispie

Keep Families Together Parole-In-Place Process: October 2024 Update

Keep Families Together Parole-In-Place Process: October 2024 Update

October 2, 2024 |  By: Alex Rowan and Robert Gillispie   In June 2024, a new Parole-in-Place (“PIP”) process for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens was announced.[1] Under this program, noncitizens can apply for adjustment of status (I-485) to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders) without the necessity of leaving the United… Continue reading Keep Families Together Parole-In-Place Process: October 2024 Update

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Expands Nationwide Reach with the Addition of Robert R. Gillispie and Kentucky Office Location

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Expands Nationwide Reach with the Addition of Robert R. Gillispie and Kentucky Office Location

VIENNA, VA (August 30, 2024) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a renowned veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce the latest expansion of its nationwide reach with the addition of Partner Robert R. Gillispie to its team, along with a new Kentucky office location. Gillispie’s expertise and exceptional legal acumen make him a valuable asset… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Expands Nationwide Reach with the Addition of Robert R. Gillispie and Kentucky Office Location

An overview of the H-1B visa application process

An overview of the H-1B visa application process

July 18, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   An overview of the H-1B visa application process   The H-1B visa allows employers to hire foreign professionals in certain specialty occupations to work in the United States temporarily. Typically, these workers are highly technically skilled persons with at least a bachelor’s degree.   To… Continue reading An overview of the H-1B visa application process

Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Fill Out Immigration Forms for Me?

Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Fill Out Immigration Forms for Me?

June 16, 2023   |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Fill Out Immigration Forms for Me? You do not need a lawyer to fill out immigration forms for you. That said, it is often a good idea to have an experienced immigration lawyer review your forms before submitting… Continue reading Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Fill Out Immigration Forms for Me?

Immigration Basics: How Foreign Nationals Can Enter the U.S.

Immigration Basics: How Foreign Nationals Can Enter the U.S.

March 17, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludiwg   Immigration lawyers handle a variety of matters to assist individuals who need or want to come to the United States. Here is an overview of some of the most common matters that our immigration team helps clients with.   Nonimmigrant visas Nonimmigrant visas are for… Continue reading Immigration Basics: How Foreign Nationals Can Enter the U.S.

Students and COVID-19 Related Immigration Developments

Students and COVID-19 Related Immigration Developments

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Students need to be aware of the current state of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) guidance during the pandemic, various COVID-19-related travel bans, as well as the operating statuses of embassies and consulates around the world. These developments dictate the timing of when to secure F and M status… Continue reading Students and COVID-19 Related Immigration Developments

March 31st Deadline: Post COVID Form I-9 Requirements

March 31st Deadline: Post COVID Form I-9 Requirements

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig COVID-19 has created an evolving immigration environment. It remains essential for employers to maintain immigration compliance during the COVID-19 emergency and to take the steps necessary to maintain the nonimmigrant status and work authorization of their foreign national employees. In addition, now that businesses and organizations are beginning to reopen… Continue reading March 31st Deadline: Post COVID Form I-9 Requirements

Update on H-1B Visas: What You Need to Do Now

Update on H-1B Visas: What You Need to Do Now

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig There was much to discourage corporate clients who add talent and bolster their competitiveness by hiring H-1B visa employees. The H-1B Program allows companies and other employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly… Continue reading Update on H-1B Visas: What You Need to Do Now

DACA Renewed…For Now

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig DACA, an acronym for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a policy that protects around 800,000 young people — known as “DREAMers” — who entered the United States unlawfully as children. The program does not grant them official legal status or a pathway to citizenship, but it does allow them… Continue reading DACA Renewed…For Now

Sweeping Change to the H1-B Visa Program

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its controversial regulation to end the H-1B visa lottery as a “final rule”, leaving it to the Biden administration or a lawsuit to stop a significant change in U.S. immigration policy. If you need assistance with the immigration process, consider hiring an… Continue reading Sweeping Change to the H1-B Visa Program

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.