Answer Unfortunately, to qualify for the EB1(c) category, one must have worked as a manager or executive for a company related to the U.S. petitioner. (07.Nov.2016)Questions frequently reach us from students on a variety of matters. This is a sample question, answered by an attorney in...
On October 24, 2016 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice in the Federal Register announcing an increase in filing fees for most types of immigration filings. These fee increases are scheduled to go into effect December 23, 2016. USCIS Rationale for Fee...
Answer The proposed I-140 EAD rule (which is just one provision in a much larger set of rules) is currently with the Office of Management and Budget. We are expecting it to eventually be published, but there is no anticipated timeline. Be aware, however, that if...
Answer Unfortunately, this provision applies only to H1B status, not to L-1. L1A status cannot be extended beyond 7 years. (24.Oct.2016)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,...
Answer Generally speaking, unless the individual qualifies for AC21 (i.e. I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new position is the same or similar), a new PERM case would be required in order to be sponsored under the new position. (24.Oct.2016)In frequent...
Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), supplies monthly visa bulletin explanations. This month's update related to the November 2016 Visa Bulletin includes insights into the employment-based, second preference category for India and China, as...
Answer This frequently occurs automatically when the new I-140 is approved; but, one should inform the USCIS of the existence of an earlier priority date when the new I-140 is filed. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2016 Visa Bulletin. There is no change in the dates-for-filing (DF) chart from the October 2016 Visa Bulletin. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category...
Answer Generally speaking, if one has an EAD, the work authorization is unrestricted. (10.Oct.2016)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 © 2016,...
Answer The H-4 spouse needs to be in the United States in order to apply for an H-4 EAD. (10.Oct.2016)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...
