The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the June 2018 Visa Bulletin. As expected, there is virtually no movement in any of the employment-based categories. Cutoff Dates Virtually Unchanged In the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category, India's cutoff date inches forward to December 26, 2008. This is...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has adopted the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of S-P-, Inc. In adopting this decision, the USCIS also issued a policy memorandum clarifying that a beneficiary cannot qualify as an employment-based, first preference immigrant as a...
There are a number of different visa options available to artists and entertainers seeking to perform in the United States. The P-3 visa is available to both groups and individuals "for the purpose of developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or traditional ethnic,...
Answer Generally speaking, there is no need to withdraw either petition. As long as they were filed by two truly unrelated (as defined by the USCIS) companies, both cases may continue to be processed. If both are approved, you then typically would need to select which...
Answer This is a complicated question. One in this situation should consult with a qualified attorney for individualized advice. It is important to remember that one does not obtain H1B status until October 1st. A withdrawal by the H1B petitioning employer before October 1st likely would...
Answer The Murthy Law Firm continues to receive H1B cap case receipt notices. If last year is any indication, however, nearly all of the receipt notices will be issued before the middle of May. (07.May.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer An I-485 EAD provides nearly unrestricted work authorization. So, yes, a person may have multiple employers. It is important to remember, however, that one's green card job offer normally should be retained at all times so that one remains eligible for the I-485 approval. (07.May.2018)In...
Most months, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, Charles Oppenheim, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. For the May 2018 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim only provides some very minor, short-term predictions. Family-Based Preference Categories For most family-based (FB) preference...
The leading organization for lawyers in the United States is the American Bar Association (ABA), which has a membership of more than 900,000 attorneys. The ABA holds periodic mentoring and educational sessions to train lawyers across the U.S. Its Business Employment Section meeting took place...
On April 26, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for certain nationals of Nepal will be terminated as of June 24, 2019. Since taking office in January 2017, President Trump has taken steps to terminate...
