Kathryn talked to the number one Oil & Gas podcast about immigration law. If you are an Oil & Gas professional currently working and trying to get into the US, or if you are concerned about layoffs and your immigration status, or perhaps you are a graduating student with questions about immigration, this is the podcast for you! ‪

Kathryn N. Karam made a presentation to student athletes at the University of the Incarnate Word about O-1 and P-1 visas for athletes, including requirements for these visas, individual versus team petitions, and petitions for Essential Support Personnel.

Worried About Layoffs in Your Industry? Take Action Now!

The global drop in oil prices has had a significant impact on our local economy and has resulted in layoffs by employers. These types of layoffs affect the status of individuals working in the US based on employer sponsorship. I am holding a seminar in Houston on December 9^th ,6:30 – 7:30 PM (CST ), that will help individuals and companies facing this issue. There is no cost to attend the seminar. If you would like to attend or know someone that might find this seminar helpful please register using the link below. You can Join us via WebEx or join us in Houston at the Microsoft Retail Store in Galleria.

This week we have two seminars (Oct 13th and 15th) titled Introduction to Business Immigration. See http://www.immisolver.com/seminars/ for more information and to RSVP.

Kathryn N. Karam in HoustonNewcomerGuides.com on the importance of checking your arrival/departure record.

We are very proud of our client, Farah Khairi, who was featured in the Houston Chronicle's Food section for her talents and experience as a sommelier! The article is available here.

Read Kathryn N. Karam's latest article for Oilpro.com on Oil and Gas Companies' options after the H-1B cap filled up yesterday.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the FY 2016 H-1B cap has been reached. All petitions submitted between April 1st and 7th of 2015 will be placed in a lottery for random selection.

Kathryn N. Karam has been named a Five-Star OilPro on OilPro.com.