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20 Oct 2016

November 2016 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Explanations and Predictions

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...

17 Oct 2016

When filing a new I-140, what is the process to retain the priority date of a previously approved I-140?

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...

15:53 / Employment Based / FAQs / Immigrant Petition (I-140) / Resident

13 Oct 2016

Overview of November 2016 Visa Bulletin

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...

13:00 / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

10 Oct 2016

Can a person work a part-time job, such as driving for Uber, while using an EAD based on a pending I-485?

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,...

17:07 / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident

10 Oct 2016

I am in H1B status. Can I apply for my wife’s H-4 EAD before she enters the U.S.?

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...

17:03 / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident / Worker

10 Oct 2016

Can I start working after USCIS notification of EAD card production, but before receiving the physical card?

Answer This is generally not be possible, because one in this situation is normally unable to properly complete an I-9 form. (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...

15:45 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

06 Oct 2016

New PERM Regulations Likely Long Way Off

President Barack Obama directed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to update and modernize the PERM Labor Certification (PERM LC) program in 2014. On September 12, 2016, however, a DOL official stated that the PERM regulations are currently under review, but that it is "highly...

12:36 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident

03 Oct 2016

Can my spouse continue to work on H-4 EAD while I’m out of country for 2 months?

Answer This can be a tricky situation. A government memo from some years ago said that a principal nonimmigrant (such as an H1B spouse) could not depart the U.S. leaving behind a "parked" dependent (such as an H-4 spouse). If the H1B is traveling outside the...

18:40 / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident / Travel / Worker

03 Oct 2016

I have an approved EB3 I-140, but am now moving to a new employer. Do I need to restart the green card process?

Answer Under the current rules, the new employer would need to file a new PERM application and a new I-140. One generally would be allowed to retain the same priority date from the approved I-140, however. (03.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

15:09 / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident / Worker

29 Sep 2016

NewsFlash! Government Shutdown Averted, EB5 Extended

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through Friday, December 9, 2016. This bill also serves to extend the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. This stopgap bill was also...

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November 2016 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Explanations and Predictions

When filing a new I-140, what is the process to retain the priority date of a previously approved I-140?

Overview of November 2016 Visa Bulletin

Can a person work a part-time job, such as driving for Uber, while using an EAD based on a pending I-485?

I am in H1B status. Can I apply for my wife’s H-4 EAD before she enters the U.S.?

Can I start working after USCIS notification of EAD card production, but before receiving the physical card?

New PERM Regulations Likely Long Way Off

Can my spouse continue to work on H-4 EAD while I’m out of country for 2 months?

I have an approved EB3 I-140, but am now moving to a new employer. Do I need to restart the green card process?

NewsFlash! Government Shutdown Averted, EB5 Extended

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