Immigrants have been the topic of some heated national conversations over the past few years. Recent debates over border walls, visa restrictions, and "bad hombres" have brought immigration related issues to the forefront of our countrywide consciousness. But the fervent dialogue about how immigrants impact...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in the process of updating certain forms to add questions that will be used to determine whether a beneficiary or applicant is likely to become a public charge. These questions are being added in response to the...
Answer Typically, the only party that USCIS notifies regarding an H1B petition is the employer that filed the petition (and that employer's attorney, if applicable). (02.Oct.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here.Access...
Answer The EB1(a) category is reserved for foreign nationals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. A PhD is not required to qualify, nor is a PhD sufficient. While having a PhD is a notable accomplishment, it does not really...
Answer The DS-160 asks, "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?" If you were arrested for an offense, you generally would have to respond YES to this question. Even if...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued instructions for entry into the fiscal year (FY) 2021 diversity visa (DV) lottery, more commonly known as the "green card" lottery. The FY21 diversity lottery will grant 55,000 immigrant visas to qualified applicants. Registration for FY21 begins...
Since its introduction, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 1044 / S. 386) has been the subject of great interest and excitement within immigration circles. The bill would eliminate the per-country cap on employment-based green card petitions and increase the cap on family-based petitions....
The glamourous world of New York City fashion may not seem like fertile ground for a bold political statement about immigration, but designer Prabal Gurung chose to use the runway at New York Fashion week to remind audiences that clothes can convey a powerful message...
Answer Generally speaking, virtually any U.S. company, including one owned by someone with an H-4 EAD, may sponsor H1B workers. That being said, you likely need a backup plan in case the H-4 EAD program is terminated in the future. Also, sponsoring a close family (like...
Answer Generally speaking, the H1B visa foil (i.e., "stamp") remains valid, even if the person moves to a different employer. Typically, as long as the visa is still unexpired at the time one requests admission to the U.S., the CBP officer at the port of entry...
