Some of the options for making changes to the basis of a permanent resident ("green card") case after reaching the adjustment-of-status (I-485) stage are addressed here for the benefit of MurthyDotCom readers. Specifically discussed is interfiling, also referred to by the USCIS as "Transfer of...
The October 2020 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics of discussion for this podcast, recorded 07.Oct.2020. Employer specific issues such as I-140 EB2 to EB3 downgrade cases and future employment also are...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued instructions for entry into the fiscal year (FY) 2022 diversity visa (DV) lottery, more commonly known as the "green card" lottery. The FY22 diversity lottery will grant up to 55,000 immigrant visas to qualified applicants. Registration for...
Today, Thursday, October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an interim final rule, entitled "Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States," that changes how prevailing wages are calculated. This applies to foreign national...
Answer Unfortunately, filing an I-485 based on the dates for filing chart is not sufficient to prevent a child from aging out. That rule only applies when the I-485 is being filed based on the (less favorable) final action chart. To determine whether your child will...
Answer There is no rule that specifically prohibits this. We have done this successfully in the past. But, depending on the circumstances, there may be risks in doing so. (08.Oct.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer The latest predictions are that the final action date for EB2 and EB3 India will continue to advance. But, it remains to be seen whether the USCIS will continue to allow for use of the dates for filing chart next month. (08.Oct.2020)Sheela Murthy and other...
Update: The unpublished version of the DOL rule can be found here, and the unpublished version of the DHS rule is available here. It has been reported that on October 6, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will issue two rules by...
Answer In general, no. One could file a new I-140 in EB3 using the same PERM labor certification. (26.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access...
Answer Retention of the priority date has nothing to do with the nature of the job. In general, one may retain the earliest priority date on any approved I-140, regardless of whether the job is similar or not. (31.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
