Answer In general, a priority date from one approved I-140 petition will transfer to another I-140 petition, regardless of the category or occupation. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer AC21 "portability" is a benefit granted to the I-485 applicant. If you take advantage of portability and move to a new employer, that employer has no responsibility with regard to your application. Any assistance offered by them is basically a courtesy to you. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent...
Earlier today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released details of a proposed rule that "…would allow certain international entrepreneurs to be considered for parole (temporary permission to be in the United States) so that they may start or scale their businesses here in...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) visa bulletin changed to a dual chart system as of the October 2015 Visa Bulletin. Almost a year since this change went into effect, however, there continues to be a great deal of confusion over when the cutoff dates...
On August 24, 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concluded its review of a proposed rule designed to allow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to parole (i.e. grant temporary permission to enter the United States to) "…inventors, researchers, and founders of start-up...
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 includes predictions for October 2016, which is the start of fiscal year 2017. All information in this article pertains to...
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) reversed a PERM labor certification (LC) denial involving a change in the PERM application signatory at the time of an audit. This case illustrates the minute details that can determine success or failure in the PERM process....
Answer To be fair, the USCIS permits the use of the DF chart for family-based cases from time to time. But, when it comes to the employment-based categories, your frustration is justified! The problem seems to be an intergovernmental conflict, with the DF chart intended for...
Answer It depends. The change in employment 3 months after getting an EB green card as the primary beneficiary may raise questions about whether the job offer was genuine and the intent actually was to work for the sponsor, etc. But, depending upon circumstances, there may...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides targeted quarterly information regarding PERM labor certification (LC) filings. The PERM LC process is the starting point or foundation of most employment-based, permanent residence ("green card") cases. The DOL statistics for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016...
