The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum, on March 31, 2017, that addresses whether the position of computer programmer qualifies as a "specialty occupation" for H1B purposes. The memo rescinds a December 22, 2000 memo that instructed USCIS adjudicators to generally...
The May 2017 Visa Bulletin was released this afternoon. In the final action (FA) chart, India sees virtually no movement, with the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category holding steady at June 22, 2008, and the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category inching forward by a single...
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Answer The wording of the January 2017 regulation appears to encompass both voluntary and involuntary termination of employment. So, one most likely would be eligible for the 60-day grace period. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer A person can only have one nonimmigrant status at any given time. (10.Apr.2017)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 © 2017,...
Answer There is no family-based category for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a sibling for a green card. A U.S. citizen may sponsor a sibling but, due to backlogs in this category, the process will likely take a minimum of ten years. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
Answer The USCIS can inquire whether one has "lawfully" obtained permanent residence - in other words, whether there was any fraud or legal error during the green card process. In rare circumstances, such incidents can prevent naturalization, or even result in loss of one's GC status....
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rejected a request by California's Chief Justice that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers be instructed to stop arresting undocumented immigrants at courthouses. Per a joint letter written by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Secretary of...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2018 (FY18) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.As the H1B case...
... When I received my degree, my school was accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, but it later lost its accreditation. My employer wants to file my H1B petition for the October 1st start date. Can they file it under the master’s cap, or...
