11
Jun
2024
I-485 Approved When Outside U.S.
“What happens if my I-485 application is approved when I am traveling outside of the United States?” Here’s a short and helpful article that answers this common question....
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10
Jun
2024
July 2024 Visa Bulletin
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. 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 Preference (EB1) Category The cutoff date for EB1 India advances significantly,...
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09
Jun
2024
H-4 EAD Program
The H-4 EAD program has transformed the lives of countless H-4 dependent spouses, especially those who have waited years to put their education and skills to use. Our new article explains the requirements to qualify....
06
Jun
2024
Presidential Proclamation Limits Southern Border Entries without Documentation
On June 4, 2024, the White House issued a presidential proclamation to temporarily limit the entry of foreign nationals across the southern border of the United States without valid documentation. Effective June 5, 2024, the Biden Administration is prohibiting the entry into the U.S. of...
05
Jun
2024
LPR Birth Abroad
Pro-tip! A child born abroad to an LPR parent can become an LPR by entering the U.S. with the LPR mom or dad on their 1st trip back within two years of the birth! No visa for the child needed, only a birth certificate and...
05
Jun
2024
When I was a green card holder, I sponsored my adult, unmarried daughter for a green card. I have since become a U.S. citizen. If my daughter marries, can her pending case be converted to the married daughter category?
Answer Unfortunately, no. If your daughter marries now, the family-based, second preference "B" (FB2B) case you filed for her would no longer be approvable. Instead, generally, you would have to start from scratch with a family-based, third preference (FB3) case. (05.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
05
Jun
2024
A couple of years ago, I ported the priority date from my previous employer’s I-140 to the I-140 filed by my new employer. My old employer recently contacted me, and I am considering a move back to them. Would they have to re-file my PERM and I-140 because I ported the priority date?
Answer Requesting retention of a priority date does not void or otherwise invalidate the original I-140. If the previous employer did not withdraw the I-140, and if the position being offered to you is the same, it is possible that the same I-140 still could be...
05
Jun
2024
My L1A petition expires in December 2024. When I last entered the U.S., however, I was granted an I-94 valid through September 2025. Can I continue working through that expiration date?
Answer It appears that this I-94 was issued in error. If you discover a CBP error – even one that appears to be in your favor – you generally should contact CBP to get it corrected.Note that CBP has the discretion to admit an L-1 worker...
04
Jun
2024
Affect of Travel on Pending Application or Petition
Will your travel abroad affect your pending application or petition for an immigration benefit? Contact us to learn the travel rules for each step of your immigration journey!...
03
Jun
2024
PERM Denied? What’s Next?
The PERM process is long. Approvals are great, but what do you do when the PERM is denied? Refile? Appeal? Start from scratch? People and employers have lots of questions. Read our analysis and call us for advice....