J-1 Physicians: If you plan to graduate in May 2023, there are still options so you can practice this Summer 2023. Immigration attorneys Angela Lopez and Michelle Alonzo outline the two-year Home Residency rule INA 212(e); Returning to your Home Country for 2 years; J-1 Waiver Options; H-1B and O-1 visas; and they answer a few questions. [Recorded Feb. 15, 2023.] #j1visa #J1waiver #Immigrationnews #CowlesThompson Visit our Immigration Practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/immigration-law-firm/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7 FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw

Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Immigration attorneys Michelle Alonzo and Angela Lopez review J-1 Waiver Obligations, including employment status, sponsoring employer, periodic reporting, extenuating circumstances, and permanent residency. #j1visa #J1waiver #J1visa #Immigrationnews #CowlesThompson Visit our Immigration Practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/immigration-law-firm/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Immigration attorneys Michelle Alonzo and Angela Lopez review Green Card Options for J-1 Physicians, including EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), Outstanding Professor or Researcher, Labor Certification (PERM), and other options such as family, asylum, and lottery. . #j1visa #J1waiver #J1visa #greencard #eb1 #eb2 #eb2niw #Immigrationnews #CowlesThompson Visit our Immigration Practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/immigration-law-firm/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Labor and Employment attorney, Brian Farrington, spoke on "EEO BASICS" at the 2022 Texas Payroll Conference. His presentation covers Equal Employment Opportunity topics, such as: Discrimination in employment Title VII Pregnancy Discrimination Sexual Harassment LGBT Employees Religion and Employment Age Discrimination ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Hiring and Terminations EEOC Charge Process Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian spent 12 years working with the US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division. He has served as an Expert Witness in FLSA employment matters, and is a trained employment-related mediator. Brian consults with and assists employers in compliance; represents them in DOL Wage and Hour investigations; advises on matters related to the Texas Workforce Commission unemployment eligibility, government contracts labor standards (Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act), OSHA 11(c), and state wage payment laws. Brian has represented clients in litigation under the FLSA, Title VII, the ADEA, and the ADA. #EEOC #workplaceharassment #hiring #EmploymentLaw #BrianFarrington #payroll Visit our Employment Law practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/employment-law/Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Immigration attorneys Michelle Alonzo and Angela Lopez review J-1 Waiver Options, including Hardship Waivers and related requirements. #j1visa #J1waiver #J1visa #Immigrationnews #CowlesThompson Visit our Immigration Practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/immigration-law-firm/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/ Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Immigration attorneys Angela Lopez and Michelle Alonzo outline the 2-year home residency requirement for J-1 Physicians, exceptions, and more. #J1visa #J1Physician #ImmigrationLaw #Physician Visit our Immigration Law practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/immigration-law-firm/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/ Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: http://www.CowlesThompson.com Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7

Labor and Employment attorney, Brian Farrington, spoke on "FLSA - Wage & Hour Basics" at the 2022 Texas Payroll Conference. His presentation covers: workweek basis of enforcement, tips and tipped employees, overtime, recording hours worked, and more including examples and calculations. Brian consults with and assists employers in compliance; represents them in DOL Wage and Hour investigations; advises on matters related to the Texas Workforce Commission unemployment eligibility, government contracts labor standards (Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act), OSHA 11(c), and state wage payment laws. Brian has represented clients in litigation under the FLSA, Title VII, the ADEA, and the ADA. Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian spent 12 years working with the US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division. He has served as an Expert Witness in FLSA employment matters, and is a trained employment-related mediator. #FLSA #wageandhour #EmploymentLaw #BrianFarrington #payroll Visit our Employment Law practice: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/practice-areas/employment-law/ Since 1978, Cowles & Thompson has served clients across Texas and the nation. Our philosophy is simple: provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation, delivered in a timely, transparent, and professional manner. This philosophy is the bedrock of our firm and it is the road map for our future. Cowles & Thompson has offices in Dallas and Collin County. We serve our clients as legal and business advisors in a broad range of areas of the law, including Employment, Immigration, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Complex Litigation, Appellate, Family, Estate and Probate, Aviation, and Healthcare. Learn more at our website: https://www.cowlesthompson.com/ Connect with us: FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/20Mv8lT TWITTER: http://bit.ly/18TaoSw YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1FuCqSx LINKEDIN: http://linkd.in/1LOFjS7