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24 Jul 2019

I own a company in India and need to travel to the U.S. to meet with a client. Will the consulate accept a scanned copy of an invitation letter from the U.S. company? Or do I need to present the original signed document?

Answer There is generally no requirement that an invitation letter be presented at all. However, they can be useful to evidence the purpose of one's proposed trip. If such a letter is submitted, a scanned copy is typically acceptable. (24.Jul.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...

24 Jul 2019

August 2019 Visa Bulletin Check-In

Most months, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. Following the release of the August 2019 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim discussed some of the higher-than-normal demand in various categories, and...

08:14 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

23 Jul 2019

NewsFlash! Rule Increasing EB5 Investment Requirements Effective 21.Nov.2019

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is scheduled to publish in the Federal Register a final rule related to the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) immigrant investor program that will dramatically increase the minimum investment requirements, among other changes. The final rule will apply only...

11:17 / EB5 Investor / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident

22 Jul 2019

ICE Levies Massive Fines to Certain Undocumented Immigrants

Resurgence of an Old Executive Order In 2017, President Donald Trump issued an executive order in which he claimed undocumented immigrants are a threat to national security, as "many of these aliens are criminals who have served time in our Federal, State, and local jails." He...

08:18 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

17 Jul 2019

Fee Increase Implemented for F, M, and J Applicants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented an increase in application fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for both students and schools. The changed fees relate to the payments students must submit with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System...

13:28 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

17 Jul 2019

Almost two months ago, I joined a start-up on H1B. The company says they have some “cash-flow issues,” and is therefore delaying paying me my salary. Do I have any options?

Answer An H1B employee MUST be paid pursuant to the terms of the approved H1B petition and LCA. Failure to provide the required salary is a violation of DOL regulations by the employer, and may mean that the H1B worker is "out of status." To discuss...

11:13 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

17 Jul 2019

I am from India and have an EB2 case with a 2011 priority date. Is it true I will be able to get my green card quickly based on the new law, H.R.1044?

Answer The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 (i.e., H.R.1044) is a bill that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, but it is not law. To become law, the U.S. Senate would need to pass the bill, and then it would need to...

11:09 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Legislation / Resident

17 Jul 2019

I am an au pair in J-1 status. I am planning to leave the program before it ends, return to my home country, and then come back on a B-2 visa to visit some friends. Is that allowed?

Answer There is no legal prohibition on doing this. However, one in this situation would need to convince a consular officer (if one requires a B-2 visa "stamp") or a CBP officer at the airport (if one already has a B-2 visa) that the purpose in...

10:40 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

17 Jul 2019

If I am outside the U.S. when my priority date becomes current, can the employer that sponsored my I-140 file my I-485 application for me?

Answer One MUST be in the United States to file an I-485. If one is not, s/he must apply for a green card through consular processing with the U.S. Department of State at a U.S. consulate. The employer may need to file form I-824 to convert...

10:36 / Consulates / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident

12 Jul 2019

MurthyAudio: Visa Issues for Employees

An overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad is provided in this teleconference from July 3, 2019. Discussed are situations employees may face, including extreme vetting, visa processing, and what happens during the immigration inspection process by U.S....

14:35 / Consulates / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / MurthyAudio / Travel / Worker

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I own a company in India and need to travel to the U.S. to meet with a client. Will the consulate accept a scanned copy of an invitation letter from the U.S. company? Or do I need to present the original signed document?

August 2019 Visa Bulletin Check-In

NewsFlash! Rule Increasing EB5 Investment Requirements Effective 21.Nov.2019

ICE Levies Massive Fines to Certain Undocumented Immigrants

Fee Increase Implemented for F, M, and J Applicants

Almost two months ago, I joined a start-up on H1B. The company says they have some “cash-flow issues,” and is therefore delaying paying me my salary. Do I have any options?

I am from India and have an EB2 case with a 2011 priority date. Is it true I will be able to get my green card quickly based on the new law, H.R.1044?

I am an au pair in J-1 status. I am planning to leave the program before it ends, return to my home country, and then come back on a B-2 visa to visit some friends. Is that allowed?

If I am outside the U.S. when my priority date becomes current, can the employer that sponsored my I-140 file my I-485 application for me?

MurthyAudio: Visa Issues for Employees

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