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26 Mar 2018

I was given a 221(g) administrative processing notice when I applied for an H1B visa at the consulate. Can I be sponsored for an H1B transfer while the 221(g) case is still pending?

Answer Yes, one in this situation normally could have another employer file an H1B petition for consular processing. (26.Mar.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...

12:15 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
26 Mar 2018

I have an EB3 approved I-140. I then moved to a different employer that filed a new PERM labor certification (LC) case for me. The LC is being audited. Is this common? Should I be concerned?

Answer Most audits are random. Assuming that the recruitment and filing was done properly, it likely can be cleared as soon as the response is processed. (26.Mar.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...

12:12 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
26 Mar 2018

I’m on STEM OPT and would like to move to a new employer. This employer, however, is not willing to sign my I-983. Is there any possible alternative for this?

Answer A signed and completed I-983 is an absolute requirement for STEM employment. (26.Mar.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 more FAQs here. Copyright © 2018,...

12:09 / FAQs / For Individuals / Student
21 Mar 2018

Government Faces Yet Another Possible Shutdown After March 23, 2018

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations by midnight of March 23, 2018, or else another temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. A government shutdown at this time would be especially problematic because H1B cap season is upon...

08:57 / AOS/CP / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / Homeland Security / Investor / Medical / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
13 Mar 2018

We Are Still a Nation of Immigrants!

Last month, the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a disconcerting change to its official mission statement, and immigration advocates are alarmed about the potential implications. On February 22nd, USCIS director L. Francis Cissna issued an internal employee memo confirming that the agency's...

12:02 / Blog / Immigration