Immigration News

Final Rule Issued about E-Verify
Washington, DC    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services    November 20, 2008

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a final rule on whether most federal contractors must prove that their employees are in the United States legally. The rule, which was released last week, mandates companies to use E-Verify. The system compares employee information to electronic government records.

New Immigration Video
Columbia    MidlandsBiz    September 11, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Melissa Azallion addresses critical immigration issues for business

New Immigration Requirements in Beaufort County
Hilton Head Island Packet    September 9, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Immigration Attorney Melissa Azallion is quoted in an article about new requirements for developers in Beaufort County.

Newspaper quotes Nexsen Pruet Attorney in Immigration article
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    August 18, 2008

The Myrtle Beach Sun News featured an article on August 16, 2008 called "Immigration law faces fights" and quotes Nexsen Pruet Attorney Melissa Azallion.

Leading Attorney and Business Leaders to Discuss Immigration Reform
Myrtle Beach    August 7, 2008

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – From the Presidential Election to Palmetto state politics, immigration is a hot issue right now. It is especially true in South Carolina thanks to the new South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.

2008 Immigration Update Video
August 5, 2008

Melissa Azallion recently led a seminar to update professionals about changes in Federal and South Carolina immigration law. Watch this video to learn more about: the details of this new law, E-Verify - the pros and cons of enrollment and new requirements for federal contractors, a thorough analysis of the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act and how it will impact your business, and the importance of I-9 compliance in preparing for a federal or state audit.

Melissa Azallion Named to Board of Directors for Local Chamber of Commerce
December 4, 2007

Melissa Azallion, a Partner in Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head office, has been named to a three-year term on the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Immigration Compliance Seminar Covers Business Issues
June 22, 2006

On Thursday, July 20, Azallion will teach "LAW 106: Immigration Compliance Issues for Businesses" from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.

Hilton Head Attorneys Licensed in GA
February 16, 2006

Melissa L. Azallion has been sworn into the Georgia Bar, becoming the third attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head office to be admitted to practice in Georgia as well as South Carolina.

Contact
Contact

Kevin Floyd

Nexsen Pruet, LLC
kfloyd@nexsenpruet.com
704-338-5332

1-800-850-6757

201 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1200
Charlotte, NC
28202