Answer No, there generally is no requirement that the beneficiary be in the U.S. at the time the I-140 is filed. (03.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright...
Answer No, there have been no updates. The travel ban is based on the pandemic conditions in India. Presumably, once the pandemic comes under control there, the travel ban will be lifted. (03.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a request for public input in April 2021, regarding "…how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign citizens from easily...
Answer Unfortunately, no. The H-4 EAD program can only be used by H-4 spouses. H-4 children are not eligible to apply for the H-4 EAD. (27.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Ordinarily, there is no set time limit for filing an I-485 application after one's priority date has become current. (27.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has withdrawn a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that would have eliminated the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program. This program is aimed at expanding the immigration options for foreign entrepreneurs who help the U.S. economy by creating jobs,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that applicants, petitioners, requestors, and beneficiaries may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to request to reschedule biometric services appointments. Previously, the only way to request rescheduling a biometric services appointment scheduled at a USCIS...
AnswerWage levels are determined based on the occupation, the minimum job requirements, such as years of work experience and level of education, and the work location(s). There are four wage levels, ranging from wage level 1 (entry level) to wage level 4 (fully competent).To be...
AnswerNo. Under the current immigration rules, owing money to a credit card company typically would not prevent a person from entering the United States. (20.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Ordinarily, if an H1B extension is timely filed, no unlawful presence would start to accumulate until after the extension is denied. (20.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
