The U.S. Department of State (DOS) monthly visa bulletin check-in comes directly from Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. The information related to the July 2016 Visa Bulletin provides a more detailed explanation for current developments, as well as predictions for...
Answer Generally speaking, it is possible to file an I-485 after one's I-94 has expired and an H1B extension is pending. However, in order for the I-485 to be approved, there cannot be a gap of more than 180 days between the filing and an approved...
Answer An employer could start an EB2 case for a qualified person on OPT. There is no PP for PERM filings, though. It is a long process. (13.Jun.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer There is nothing particularly new in this regard, other than what was posted a while ago about the OMB process. These things take a lot of time and need multiple internal government approvals. But, even if the rule is finalized, you should review our NewsBrief...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) July 2016 Visa Bulletin is now available. The retrogression that hit key categories in June 2016 continues with little change in July. All cutoff dates described below refer to the final action (FA) chart. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
The July 2016 Visa Bulletin, released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) earlier this afternoon, reflects disappointing movement in the priority dates. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) and employment-based, third preference (EB3) categories for India...
Answer The NIW and the J-1 (Conrad) waivers serve two different purposes. The NIW is a green card filing that waives the requirement of a PERM labor in the GC process. The Conrad 30 waives the J-1 2-year home residency requirement (HRR) for physicians. People subject...
Answer Typically, the USCIS would just send an RFE for photos that comply with USCIS requirements. (06.Jun.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...
Answer The SB1 is a returning resident immigrant visa; if an SB1 application is approved, it can be used by a green card holder to return to the U.S. following a stay abroad that lasted longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of the...
Answer If one is eligible for NIW, it can be a good option, as it is not employer / job specific. The NIW is based on the intention to keep working in the field of expertise. (06.Jun.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
