Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the February 2024 Visa Bulletin. Unsurprisingly, there is little-to-no movement in most of the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
Did you know? A U.S. citizen living abroad generally can sponsor a family member for a green card, as long as the petitioner properly plans their eventual move to the U.S. with the beneficiary. Does this situation apply to you? Contact us for assistance....
Answer It is possible to reapply for PERM with the same employer after a denial. That does not guarantee an audit; but keep in mind that a significant percentage of PERM cases – perhaps around 1 out of 3 – are randomly selected for audit. So,...
Answer It typically is possible to request admission in H1B status, as long as one's passport, H1B petition, and visa are valid at the time of admission. With an Indian passport, the fact that it expires in 3 months will not prevent the U.S. Customs and...
Answer Foreign nationals in F status do not have a specific expiration date noted on their I-94s, as they are admitted for duration of status (D/S). These individuals maintain their nonimmigrant statuses as long as they comply with the terms and conditions of their respective classifications...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a final rule in the Federal Register announcing an increase in premium processing fees that will go into effect February 26, 2024. The fee increase is based on the inflation index from June 2021 through June...
To apply for status as a lawful permanent resident ("LPR") in an employment-based category, a foreign national typically must be sponsored by a U.S. employer. One exception to this, however, is the national interest waiver (NIW), which falls under the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category....
New ability to pay guidance posted by USCIS addresses what to do with a pending I-140 attached to I-485 application pending 180 days or more: look at ability to pay at the time of filing only! We reported on this issue in 2021....
Are you a noncitizen entrepreneur seeking to grow a U.S. startup? If your U.S. business venture can provide significant public benefit, Entrepreneur Parole may be the option!...
Answer Sure, assuming the degree is from an accredited, nonprofit U.S. college or university, the fact that it is an online university is irrelevant. You can check the accreditation status of a U.S. university through the U.S. Department of Education website. (04.Jan.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior...
