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07 May 2018

May 2018 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Short-Term Predictions

Most months, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, Charles Oppenheim, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. For the May 2018 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim only provides some very minor, short-term predictions. Family-Based Preference Categories For most family-based (FB) preference...

03 May 2018

Trump Administration to End TPS for Nepal, Effective June 24, 2019

On April 26, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for certain nationals of Nepal will be terminated as of June 24, 2019. Since taking office in January 2017, President Trump has taken steps to terminate...

08:05 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

30 Apr 2018

After we submit a response to an H1B RFE using normal processing, how many days does it usually take for the USCIS to issue a decision?

Answer The USCIS normally makes a decision within 60 days of receiving a RFE response, although they are not required to do so. In some cases, a decision can take longer than that standard timeframe. (30.Apr.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

13:53 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

30 Apr 2018

My I-140 was approved last year. I am now being promoted to a managerial position. Do I need to restart the entire PERM process?

Answer If there has been a material change to the nature of the position (as described on the ETA9089 form) that generally would require filing a new labor certification and I-140 petition for that new position. However, if you have an approved I-140, you should be...

13:50 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker

30 Apr 2018

I am working in an H1B position and have Canadian PR. Can I live in Canada and commute to the U.S. each morning to work in my H1B job?

Answer Yes, it is possible to live in Canada and commute to the U.S. to work in H1B status. However, you should consult directly with an immigration attorney about your specific situation before making any change. (30.Apr.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

13:46 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

30 Apr 2018

My current H1B I-94 is still valid, but my H1B amendment is pending. If I travel overseas for a couple of weeks, am I allowed to return while the H1B amendment is still pending?

Answer There is a USCIS memo that says that you should be able to travel while an amendment is pending if you have a valid H1B visa in your passport and the receipt notice for the amendment. However, in the current environment at CBP it is...

13:43 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

26 Apr 2018

Trump Administration Creates Quota System for Immigration Judges

The Trump Administration recently announced that a quota system will be incorporated into the individual performance evaluations for all immigration judges to require them to process cases more quickly. Immigration judges are responsible for presiding over cases such as removal (i.e. deportation) and asylum proceedings.This...

08:25 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

25 Apr 2018

DOS Proposal to Obtain Visa Applicants’ Social Media Information

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is proposing a number of changes to both the online application for a nonimmigrant visa (form DS-160) and the electronic application for an immigrant (form DS-260). The most significant changes to the forms would be to include requests for...

07:41 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker

23 Apr 2018

My EB2 I-140 is approved. Now, I am being moved to work at a different physical location, but will be in the same position, performing the same duties. Do I need a new I-140 and/or a new PERM?

Answer Unless the PERM application was filed for multiple work locations, a change in work location may require a new labor certification and I-140. (23.Apr.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...

14:11 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker

23 Apr 2018

May I travel outside the country while my H1B lottery case is still pending?

Answer Travel outside the U.S. while an H1B petition is pending will automatically cancel any change of status request and convert the petition to consular processing. So, assuming the H1B petition is approved, in order to move then to H1B status, one typically must first get...

14:08 / Consulates / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

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May 2018 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Short-Term Predictions

Trump Administration to End TPS for Nepal, Effective June 24, 2019

After we submit a response to an H1B RFE using normal processing, how many days does it usually take for the USCIS to issue a decision?

My I-140 was approved last year. I am now being promoted to a managerial position. Do I need to restart the entire PERM process?

I am working in an H1B position and have Canadian PR. Can I live in Canada and commute to the U.S. each morning to work in my H1B job?

My current H1B I-94 is still valid, but my H1B amendment is pending. If I travel overseas for a couple of weeks, am I allowed to return while the H1B amendment is still pending?

Trump Administration Creates Quota System for Immigration Judges

DOS Proposal to Obtain Visa Applicants’ Social Media Information

My EB2 I-140 is approved. Now, I am being moved to work at a different physical location, but will be in the same position, performing the same duties. Do I need a new I-140 and/or a new PERM?

May I travel outside the country while my H1B lottery case is still pending?

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