Here's the latest sign of a growing consensus on common-sense immigration reform: a recent study from the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) projects a very positive economic outcome if something like the Senate version of comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) eventually becomes law. [See Immigration Reform: Implications...
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... I successfully completed my study and was authorized for Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. While I was working on OPT as a computer analyst, my employer filed an H1B petition on my behalf. Unfortunately, my employer’s petition was rejected in the lottery as...
The U.S. Supreme Court heard an important case related to immigration on December 10, 2013. The case, Mayorkas v Cuellar de Osorio, involves the interpretation of provisions of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). A favorable decision in this case would facilitate family unity by...
Winter snowstorms and other weather-related problems can impact the operations of virtually any organization or business. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is no exception; nor are the courier and mail delivery services exempt from delays due to weather. The government recognizes that severe...
With budgetary issues and other last-minute business occupying the little time remaining in the first session of the 113th Congress, the smart money is betting against any further action on comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) legislation this year. [See Immigration Reform: Better Luck Next Year, We...
In an age of global competition, some of America's most successful companies have tapped into the international talent pool, because hiring the world's best and brightest puts them ahead of the pack. Employer-sponsored green cards (e.g., PERM) and nonimmigrant visa programs - like the H1B...
Answer: As a general matter, children age out at age 21 and are no longer eligible as derivative beneficiaries. That is, they are no longer eligible to immigrate with the family as a dependent. However, under the Child Status Protection Act, children are sometimes treated as...
Answer: The employer can request revocation of the I-140 at any point prior to the GC approval. However, in an AC21 GC portability case, this action by the employer is not supposed to disrupt or otherwise cause a denial of the GC case. There is information...
Answer: It would be necessary to wait for the H1B petition approval before starting employment again. The H1B in this situation normally would not be cap subject, so it could be filed at any time and could request an immediate start date. Unlike when changing jobs...
