The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has withdrawn a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that would have eliminated the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program. This program is aimed at expanding the immigration options for foreign entrepreneurs who help the U.S. economy by creating jobs,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that applicants, petitioners, requestors, and beneficiaries may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to request to reschedule biometric services appointments. Previously, the only way to request rescheduling a biometric services appointment scheduled at a USCIS...
AnswerWage levels are determined based on the occupation, the minimum job requirements, such as years of work experience and level of education, and the work location(s). There are four wage levels, ranging from wage level 1 (entry level) to wage level 4 (fully competent).To be...
AnswerNo. Under the current immigration rules, owing money to a credit card company typically would not prevent a person from entering the United States. (20.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Ordinarily, if an H1B extension is timely filed, no unlawful presence would start to accumulate until after the extension is denied. (20.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the June 2021 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not indicated yet whether stakeholders...
With the ongoing pandemic, there have been severe backlogs in immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. The operation capacity at each post varies based on local conditions and safety precautions. The overwhelming majority of posts still have limited capacity to process immigrant...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated its policy to defer to previously issued approvals when adjudicating petitions requesting extensions of nonimmigrant status if all the terms and conditions remain the same. This marks a return to the long-standing policy of deference to...
Answer Ordinarily, an I-485 application cannot be filed unless the applicant is physically in the United States at the time of filing. (13.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer There is no requirement under immigration law that normally would force a former (or current) employer to provide you with an employer verification letter. However, there may be other options to evidence your previous work experience, such as affidavits from former co-workers. (13.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and...
