• Canada

    Thank you so much for the effort and great work on my case.

    Engineer (Canadian/Chinese National) regarding H-1B application process

    I have entered the U.S. on Saturday. The visa process was very smooth and easy. You have done a very good job preparing the documents. Once the officer read the offer and support letters he was fine. Thanks again for the great job.

    Engineer (Canadian National) regarding TN border application process

  • China (South East)

    Thank you so much for your hard work. I really appreciate your effort in handling our cases so professionally and so efficiently. We apologize if our cases make you work so late in Friday. We wish you have a great weekend.

    Engineer (National of the People's Republic of China) regarding H-1B expedited case handling

    I have just received the documents you sent to me by Fedex. Thank you very much for your effort during my H1B petition. It is a very pleasant experience for me --- everything has been well organized and done perfectly.

    Economist (Chinese National) regarding the H-1B process

  • China (North West)

    Thanks a lot for preparing all these in so short period of time. Really appreciate it.

    Engineer (Chinese National) regarding H-1B application process

  • Columbia

    I want to thank you for your services, counseling and advice. I really admire your professionalism, honesty and good judgment. I will get back to you for my future legal needs and will certainly recommend you to anybody looking for effective representation.

    Non-Profit Program Administrator (Colombian National) regarding service, counseling, and advice

  • Germany

    [My son] received his permanent residency card in the mail today. We are all set - and thank you so much for guiding us through all of this with high skill and efficiency.

    Scholar (German National) regarding resolution of USCIS error

    You made an excellent case from a strong case.

    Scholar (German National) regarding an I-140 approval under EB-1, Extraordinary Ability

  • Ghana

    We do appreciate your time, effort and dedication to the entire adjustment of status process. Once again thank you.

    Engineer (Ghana National) regarding employment-based permanent residet application process

  • India

    You're fast. I was about to send you the e-mail requesting status on my H-1B extension.

    Systems Analyst (Indian National) regarding H-1B and H-4 extensions

    I am very thankful to you and ISG for doing an outstanding job, considering that you had to handle so many different issues of so many people at the same time. I always found that you folks have not delayed things from your end.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding employment-based green card process

    Thank you for all your hard work over the weekend and all that you have done in the past few weeks to get the application process going.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding employment-based green card process

    Please accept my gratitude for the patience and care with which you have handled my case. I definitely appreciate it. This is definitely a big burden off my shoulders.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding employment-based permanent residence approval

    I've completed the questionnaires as much as I could. Please review them and let me know if you need anything else from me. I really liked the system. You guys are so much better than…

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding the online case management system and the employment-based permanent residence process

    Thank you very much for the update. We appreciate your help, and are very grateful to you. Thank you once more.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding employment-based permanent residence process

    Thank you. I really appreciate the quick responses I am getting after moving to your firm. At least we get replies to email and voice messages. Looks like your team understands the real life difficulties we go through on H1B!!

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding the H-1B process

    I have received the H1B petition and the checklist of the documents I should carry for H1B VISA stamping. Thank you so much for your prompt response and action.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding the H-1B visa restamping process

    I appreciate the fast response and the professional work that you are doing.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding employment-based permanent residence process

    Thank you very much. You made my day!!! You are wonderful!

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding H-1B approval

    Wow. Appreciate your quick response. I wish more people like you were working at INS.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding I-485 filing process

    You and your company, have always answered by queries with great patience and that has really been very supportive of immigration solutions.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding H-1B application process

    When there's more faith & confidence, there are less concerns and questions. You are nice & thoughtful person. Thanks for your help!

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding a recent PERM approval and explanation on next steps

    We got our L1 Visa approved today. I wanted to thank you for all the work that you have done in getting the process completed quickly.

    Software Engineer (Indian National) regarding a recent quick L-1B approval

    I received my GC in the mail over the holidays. I want to thank you and your office for all your help with the processing of my paper work.

    Engineer (Indian National) regarding the employment-based green card process and approval

  • Lebanon

    I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your remarkable guidance and assistance in this matter. I appreciated your professionalism and timeliness in handling this case

    New Green Card Holder (Lebanese National) regarding family-based permanent residence process

    Thank you so much. You guys have been great... Awsome team.

    Lebanese National regarding marriage based permanet resident application approval

  • South Africa

    Thanks for the quick response, as always!!!

    Engineer (S.African) regarding employment-based permanent resident application process

  • Saudi Arabia

    Thanks for your prompt response to this, you guys have been great!

    Medical doctor (Saudi Arabian National) regarding the family-based green card process

  • Sri Lanka

    Great! Thanks for working over the weekend to get it out quickly as possible. Really appreciate your work.

    Engineer (National of Sri Lanka) regarding the H-1B process

    You guys did a wonderful job preparing my Green Card application. I was surprised that they approved my Green Card so soon. From the start to end, it didn't even take three months. Once again, thank you very much.

    Engineer (Sri Lankan National) regarding I-485, I-140, Advance Parole approvals

  • UK

    I Just want to thank you again for your help with this. You have achieved more in 4 weeks than I have in 4 years.

    VP regarding solution to USCIS delay

    You are a genius and you are right.

    Senior VP regarding approach to handle USCIS delay

    Thank you for your hard work and professionalism in helping us with our visas and green card applications over the last three years. We received our permanent resident cards through the mail on New Year's Day (what a way to start the New Year)!

    Athletic Director (UK National) regarding the employment-based green card process and approvals

    [Our new hire] had her visa appointment at the Embassy in London today and it was approved. Thank you so much for all of your work on this!

    Non-profit HR manager regarding sucessful H-1B cap exemption application

  • US (West)

    Thanks. I appreciate your thorough and prompt response. You are good!

    President of Company regarding ISG's response to his initial question about the employment-based green card process

    We attended our Immigration interview this morning and were approved. Many thanks to ISG for making this application such a simple, headache free process and so fast.

    Foreign national husband regarding U.S. citizen spouse permanent residence process

    We got the permanent resident card in hand yesterday. This wouldn't have been possible without your timely help. I wanted to thank you, and everyone at Immigration Solutions for all the work you have done in our LPR case.

    Spouse of principal applicant regarding the permanent residence process

  • US (East)

    Immigration Solutions Group provided sound legal advice, and a steady hand through the entire process. Thanks.

    U.S. Citizen fiancée regarding fiancée application approval

    You are a scholar and gentleman. Thanks for your input.

    Local immigration attorney seeking advice and assistance on a complex employment-based matter.

    What I really appreciate about the service provided by ISG is that they will give you the respect and consideration you deserve and the time to answer any questions.

    New U.S. Citizen regarding naturalization with criminal history approval

    Teaming with Immigration Solutions Group has resulted in a very successful relationship. Fulfilling our employees' immigration needs is critical to helping us hire and retain the world's most qualified candidates, no matter what their nationality.

    VP Human Resources regarding daily comprehensive services provided by ISG

    You are amazing! He is so pleased... thanks so much for your efforts.

    VP Human Resources regarding ISG's success in addressing a valued employee's case that was in USCIS limbo

    We appear to have achieved success! The interview went smoothly.... [The officer] said thanks for being organized, "it makes my job easy". Today I checked the USCIS website and the card production has been ordered. Thanks for all your help. [My wife] is particularly appreciative for the last session we had with you. She said it really helped her to focus on the interview.

    U.S. Citizen regarding marriage-based permanent resident application process

    I gave you Professor Asaad's information because he is an authority in immigration law. He has represented several of our residents and attending at Washington Hospital Center. I recommend him without reservation.

    Dentist and President/Director of Education referring ISG to his collegue

  • US (North)

    Thank you, could not have done it without your help.

    U.S. Citizen husband regarding family-based permanent residence process

    ISG has enabled me to obtain a K-1 in the shortest time possible. I honestly don't know if I could have done it without ISG. Any concerns or questions that I have were always addressed promptly and with a high degree of knowledge and competence.

    U.S. Citizen fiancée regarding fiancée application approval

  • US (South)

    Thanks for being on top of everything, as usual.

    U.S. Citizen husband regarding spouse application process

    The firm has personally helped me a lot on my complex visa issues. I was very pleased as a first time user of their services and will go to them again when the need arises.

    U.S. Citizen husband from Addison, Texas

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Must an H-1B Employer Pay for Nonproductive Time?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Employers may not “bench” a full-time or part-time H-1B employee due to lack of work.  H-1B workers must be paid the required wage rate for all nonproductive time caused by conditions related to employment, such as lack of assigned work, lack of a permit, or studying for a licensing exam.  Unlawful benching includes, failure to pay the prevailing wage based upon the employer’s lack of...

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