Our partner, Alper Kesriklioglu, represented the Antroya Debt Collection Law Office in Munich at the EOS Global Collection Workshop. We’re excited to bring back numerous insights and knowledge from the impactful presentations to implement and leverage within our company. A big thank you to all the partners who organized these invaluable sessions. We’re honored to be part of EOS as a Preferred Partner.

As we approach the critical H-1B lottery deadline for the fiscal year 2025, scheduled for an employment start date of October 1, 2024, it is necessary for employers to initiate comprehensive planning. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened up H-1B cap registration dates in January, and the registration process typically commences in March. Therefore, we strongly urge employers to assess and strategize their H-1B needs for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Considerations and Actions:
Thorough Evaluation of H-1B Needs: Employers should review the immigration status of both current and potential foreign national employees, to identify individuals within the organization for whom obtaining H-1B status would be beneficial for your company.
Diverse Categories of Beneficiaries: Various categories of individuals benefit from H-1B status, including recent college graduates in F-1 optional training status, candidates subject to the annual H-1B cap, those nearing the limits of other nonimmigrant statuses (e.g., L-1B), and individuals currently on H-4 employment authorization document (EAD) seeking independence.
Understanding the Quota and Registration Process: USCIS is bound by a congressionally mandated quota of 65,000 cap-subject H-1B visas per fiscal year, with additional allocations for specific categories. The registration process involves a two-step approach, starting with electronic pre-registration. Employers must register electronically and pay a $10 nonrefundable fee for each H-1B registration.
Insight into the Selection Process: In case the number of registrations surpasses the cap, USCIS conducts a random selection process. Only registrations selected through this process are eligible for filing H-1B petitions.
Anticipated Changes and Proposed Enhancements: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), via USCIS, has proposed rule changes aimed to improve the H-1B registration process. The proposed “Beneficiary-Centric Selection” is designed to prevent misuse and fraud by shifting from selecting by individual employer registration to selecting by unique beneficiary.
Filing Procedures and Premium Processing Services: USCIS has announced that online filing for I-129 H-1B petitions and H-1B I-907 Premium Processing Service will commence in February. Employers are advised to utilize “organizational accounts” for both FY 2025 H-1B cap registrations and routine H-1B extensions, amendments, and change of employer petitions.
Early Preparation for a Smooth Process: Early preparation allows for the collection and organization of data, ensuring readiness for the process. Antroya’s dedicated immigration team can assist you for your strategic planning and preparation.
For any inquiries or further information on the topics discussed in this communication, please do not hesitate to contact us at 212-240-3440 or antroya@antroya.com.

Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) recognized Antroya’s successful collection performance by entitling Antroya as the ”Bronze Champion” of the organization. As a proud member of CLLA, Antroya continues to amaze its fellows in the profession with its high quality services and collections.

Our company’s co-founder lawyer Duet Kesriklioglu and senior lawyer Emre Aslan, had the privilege to attend the FENCA Conference in Malta from October 11th to 13th. This conference represents the goals of the European credit management, debt collection, and debt purchasing sector at a European level.

As Antroya Debt Collection Law Office are delighted to have participated in this year’s TCM Group International World Congress 2023 in Paris. It was truly uplifting to be among all the partners, sharing insights and exchanging ideas on the International Debt Collection sector. We explored many international economic developments and discussed strategies for the year 2023. It was a fruitful and inspiring event, and we look forward to future collaborations with our fellow experts in the field.

Turkey has a civil law legal system, which is based on the Swiss civil law model. The country’s legal system is divided into three main branches: judicial, executive, and legislative. The judicial system is responsible for interpreting and enforcing laws, while the executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing them. The legislative branch is responsible for creating and passing new laws.

The judicial system in Turkey is comprised of a network of courts and judges. The highest court in the country is the Constitutional Court, which is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of laws and resolving disputes between the legislative and executive branches. The Court of Cassation is the highest court in the country’s ordinary legal system and is responsible for hearing appeals from lower courts.

In addition to the Constitutional Court and Court of Cassation, Turkey has several other courts, including administrative courts, criminal courts, and civil courts. The country also has specialized courts, such as military courts and commercial courts, which hear cases related to their specific areas of jurisdiction.

The Turkish legal system also includes a number of regulatory bodies and legal institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Council of State, and the Turkish Bar Association. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for overseeing the country’s legal system, while the Council of State is responsible for reviewing administrative decisions made by the government. The Turkish Bar Association is responsible for regulating the country’s legal profession.

The Turkish legal system has undergone a number of reforms in recent years in an effort to modernize and improve the efficiency of the country’s courts. Some of these reforms have included the introduction of specialized commercial courts, the creation of a new system for resolving labor disputes, and the adoption of new rules of civil procedure.

For more information on the Turkish legal system and court structure, please visit the following links:

Ministry of Justice: https://www.justice.gov.tr/
Constitutional Court: http://www.anayasa.gov.tr/
Council of State: https://www.danistay.gov.tr/
Turkish Bar Association: https://www.barobirlik.org.tr/en/home.aspx
Court of Cassation: https://www.yargitay.gov.tr/eng/index-eng.html