The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rejected a request by California's Chief Justice that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers be instructed to stop arresting undocumented immigrants at courthouses. Per a joint letter written by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Secretary of...
Answer Being a Canadian permanent resident generally would not have a direct impact on one's green card. However, there are actions one may take, such as primarily living and working outside the United States, that can lead to a green card being revoked. (03.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
Answer No, the recent memo from the USCIS is simply saying that entry-level computer programmers do not automatically meet the definition of a "specialty occupation;" so, the burden is on the petitioning employer to demonstrate why the particular position they are offering still qualifies, even if...
Answer The guidance in the new memorandum applies to all H1B petitions. (03.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017, MURTHY...
Answer Generally speaking, an I-485 applicant becomes a permanent resident upon the approval of the I-485. In that situation, a pending application to change status to H-4 becomes moot. Nothing needs to be done, as that application should ultimately be denied by the USCIS for that...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a revised Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (I-693 form). The new version of the form has been updated to better comply with the gonorrhea testing requirement implemented in August 2016. Effective April 28, 2017,...
Late last night, the same federal judge in Hawaii who issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocked the Trump Administration's March 6, 2017 travel ban from taking effect, agreed to convert the TRO into a preliminary injunction. A preliminary injunction is similar to the...
The Trump Administration has taken a hard-line approach in regard to immigration enforcement. Reports of worksite raids, home visits, and public stops by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created anxiety for many in the immigrant community, even among those who are in...
Earlier today, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued several "cables" (i.e. memos) over the past two weeks related to the latest travel ban executive order (EO), which was signed by President Trump on March 6, 2017, but has yet...
The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) is taking longer than normal to adjudicate H-4 I-539 applications and I-765 applications for H-4 employment authorization documents (EADs) that are filed concurrently with H1B petitions for premium processing.While there is no premium processing available for H-4 or EAD applications,...
