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19 Dec 2016

Spending Bill Includes Extension of Several Immigration Programs

On Saturday, December 10, 2016, President Obama signed into law a continuing resolution designed to fund the federal government through April 28, 2017. Included in the spending bill were various immigration provisions, including an extension of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program, the...

13:14 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Medical / NewsBrief / Physicians / Resident / Student / Worker
28 Nov 2016

Does the new automatic EAD extension for 180 days after expiration when renewal is pending rule apply to H-4 EADs and L-2 EADs, or just to GC EADs?

Answer The new automatic EAD extension only applies in situations where no other approval is required. For H-4 and L-2 EADs, approval of the underlying status is required first, so the automatic extension is not available. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

19:15 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
28 Nov 2016

If the parent sponsor is not financially stable enough to sponsor her son by herself, can her daughter, who is a U.S. citizen, be both her employer and a co-signer?

Answer Any U.S. citizen or green card holder can be a "joint sponsor" for a family-based immigrant visa case. (28.Nov.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...

19:09 / Family Based / FAQs / Resident