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25 Oct 2018

Proposed Regulation Would Expand Definition of “Public Charge”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed regulation regarding inadmissibility on public charge grounds. A public charge is a person who is deemed likely to become financially dependent on public benefits.Generally speaking, a person applying for lawful permanent residence (commonly referred...

13:00 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
12 Oct 2018

NewsFlash! Use “Dates for Filing” Chart in Nov 2018 Visa Bulletin for All Categories

The dates for filing (DF) chart is to be used for all family- and employment-based categories in the November 2018 Visa Bulletin, per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) update to its adjustment-of-status filing charts webpage. This is the second month in a row that...

15:04 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin
08 Oct 2018

If I quit my H1B job, am I eligible for the 60-day grace period? Or, does the grace period only apply if I am fired? Also, if I do get a grace period, what about my H-4 spouse?

Answer Yes, a person who resigns can still be eligible for the 60-day grace period, assuming one meets the other standard requirements (e.g., no violation of status, I-94 still valid). The same applies to one's H-4 dependents. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...

15:51 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker
05 Oct 2018

Proposed Rule to Expand Definition of “Public Charge” to Be Published on Wednesday

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is scheduled to publish a proposed rule on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds. This rule would greatly expand the categories of public benefits looked at to determine whether a foreign national may be...

15:41 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
24 Sep 2018

My husband’s H1B extension was filed for premium processing and my H-4 extension was included with his filing. His H1B was approved within a couple of weeks, but my case is still pending. Is this normal?

Answer This is not common, but it does happen occasionally. The USCIS typically will adjudicate the accompanying H-4 application quickly when the H1B petition is filed for premium processing, but this is done as a courtesy and is not required. (24.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...

13:01 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker