Answer Traveling during the H1B registration process would not impact the lottery case at all. If you are selected in the lottery and then file the H1B as a change of status, travel could be a problem, but travel is not an issue during the registration...
Today, the Trump Administration announced that they plan to eliminate the EB5 immigrant investor program, and replace it with a “gold card” program, which grants lawful permanent residency based on an investment of $5 million. No further details have yet been provided.It is worth noting...
The Trump Administration’s deportation program now also includes officers from the U.S. Department of State given special authority and instructions from the Department of Homeland Security....
All too often, H-4 dependents inadvertently find themselves in challenging immigration situations. This may occur because of a simple oversight or misunderstanding of the requirements to remain in valid status, or even potentially because of an error made by an immigration official. Below are three...
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to remove the preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship....
Last month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a final rule that updates the criteria for nonprofit and governmental research organizations sponsoring H1B visa beneficiaries under the cap-exempt category. This change is expected to expand the number of organizations that qualify as cap...
Answer The company is only required to pay the sponsored employee the PERM prevailing wage once they receive their green card. However, the company must demonstrate the ability to pay the prevailing wage from the time the PERM application is filed until the employee receives the...
Answer If you wish to start working based on your EAD rather than continuing in H1B status, you typically should notify your employer so that your I-9 records can be updated, but there is no need to notify the USCIS. (18.Feb.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer Normally, the H-4 EAD application is approved at the same time, or shortly after, the H-4 change-of-status application. However, there is no way to guarantee this. (18.Feb.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
On 18.Feb.2025, DOS updated the categories of applicants eligible for a nonimmigrant visa interview waiver to include certain A, C, G and NATO categories, among others, provided that all other eligibility criteria are met....
