On August 24, 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its review of a proposed rule designed to allow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to parole (i.e. grant temporary permission to enter the United States to) "…inventors, researchers, and founders of start-up...
Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), supplies monthly visa bulletin explanations. This month's update includes predictions for October 2016, which is the start of fiscal year 2017. All information in this article pertains to...
Despite overwhelming evidence that immigrants create jobs, increase wages, and pay billions in taxes annually, the fallacy that immigration has a detrimental effect on the U.S. economy has persisted for generations. As we head into the home stretch of this election season, the topic of...
It is not unusual for a lawful permanent resident (LPR) to be enrolled in a university that is located in a state other than where the student's family resides. Many in this situation live near their universities while school is in session, and then return...
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) reversed a PERM labor certification (LC) denial involving a change in the PERM application signatory at the time of an audit. This case illustrates the minute details that can determine success or failure in the PERM process....
Answer To be fair, the USCIS permits the use of the DF chart for family-based cases from time to time. But, when it comes to the employment-based categories, your frustration is justified! The problem seems to be an intergovernmental conflict, with the DF chart intended for...
Answer No, the H-4 EAD is not tied to the H1B spouse's employer. As long as the principal spouse is still in valid H1B status, the H-4 and EAD generally remain valid through their respective expiration dates. (22.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer To be fair, the USCIS permits the use of the DF chart for family-based cases from time to time. But, when it comes to the employment-based categories, your frustration is justified! The problem seems to be an intergovernmental conflict, with the DF chart intended for...
Answer Unfortunately, in order to overcome RFEs asking for additional client documents in consulting H1B cases, it is necessary to have documentation related to the client listed in the initial filing. The USCIS must find that the case was proper when filed and continues to be...
Answer It depends. The change in employment 3 months after getting an EB green card as the primary beneficiary may raise questions about whether the job offer was genuine and the intent actually was to work for the sponsor, etc. But, depending upon circumstances, there may...
