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21 Sep 2017

30/60/90-Day Policy Revised on Misrepresentation and Preconceived Intent

On September 1, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) revised its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) policy guidance to consular officers regarding "misrepresentation" under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 212(a)(6)(C)(i). In particular, the DOS changed its policy on when a consular officer can...

20 Sep 2017

USCIS Reaches U Visa Limit for FY17

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved 10,000 U visa petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2017, the maximum allowed per year by law under this category. The U visa is reserved for victims of certain types of crime who cooperate with law enforcement...

08:15 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

18 Sep 2017

What kind of questions will be asked in new in-person interview for GC?

Answer The USCIS announcement about the resumption of interviews for Employment-Based Adjustment Applications, starting in October 2017, is not actually a new policy but resumption of an old policy. It used to be that it was standard for all I-485 applications to be scheduled for interview...

11:46 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / USCIS News

18 Sep 2017

Spending Bill Extends Several Immigration Programs until 08.Dec.2017

As expected, President Trump signed a bill into law on Friday, September 8, 2017, to fund the federal government through December 8, 2017. The bill includes numerous other provisions, including emergency disaster relief funding, as well as the extension of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5)...

07:58 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Individuals / Legislation / Medical / NewsBrief / Resident / Worker

14 Sep 2017

Attorneys Banned from Secondary Inspection at Ports of Entry

Multiple reports from attorneys across the country have indicated that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a new policy prohibiting attorneys from entering secondary inspection areas at U.S. ports of entry (POEs) to meet or accompany clients. Although there has been no official...

08:28 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

11 Sep 2017

Does the 60-day grace period apply if my employer revokes the H1B approval?

Answer The 60-day grace period should apply, even if the employer withdraws the H1B petition (which causes the USCIS to revoke the petition.) (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

13:09 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

11 Sep 2017

I got my green card almost two years ago through my U.S. citizen spouse. We are now going through a divorce. Can I file my I-751 petition to remove conditions while the divorce is pending?

Answer USCIS memoranda permit the filing of the I-751 'waiver' application as soon as the divorce is filed. The USCIS will eventually issue a request for evidence for the final divorce decree, which is needed prior to approval. (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...

13:06 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident

11 Sep 2017

I am in H1B status. Can I continue to work while my H-4 COS EAD application are pending?

Answer Generally speaking, one may continue to work in the H1B position until the H-4 COS is approved. Once the COS is approved, one typically may not work until the EAD is issued. Sometimes, the EAD is issued around the same time as the COS approval....

13:02 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker

11 Sep 2017

Can multiple people pool in to invest the required $500K to file for EB5?

Answer Each EB5 applicant must independently invest $500,000 of his or her own money and create 10 new U.S. jobs. (The applicant's spouse and minor children are included in the application, however). (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

12:59 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

08 Sep 2017

Spending Bill Would Keep Government Open and Extend EB5 Regional Center Program

This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 8, 2017. The U.S. Senate passed the bill yesterday, and it now goes to the President, who is expected to sign it into...

14:40 / EB5 Investor / For Individuals / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident

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30/60/90-Day Policy Revised on Misrepresentation and Preconceived Intent

USCIS Reaches U Visa Limit for FY17

What kind of questions will be asked in new in-person interview for GC?

Spending Bill Extends Several Immigration Programs until 08.Dec.2017

Attorneys Banned from Secondary Inspection at Ports of Entry

Does the 60-day grace period apply if my employer revokes the H1B approval?

I got my green card almost two years ago through my U.S. citizen spouse. We are now going through a divorce. Can I file my I-751 petition to remove conditions while the divorce is pending?

I am in H1B status. Can I continue to work while my H-4 COS EAD application are pending?

Can multiple people pool in to invest the required $500K to file for EB5?

Spending Bill Would Keep Government Open and Extend EB5 Regional Center Program

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