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03 Nov 2016

Most USCIS Filing Fees to Increase on Dec 23, 2016

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...

07:15 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
31 Oct 2016

I am in H1B status and am marrying a U.S. citizen. Due to our work situation, we have to live in different states for the time being. Will this create any problems with my GC case filed through my spouse?

Answer As part of filing for a green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen, one must demonstrate the validity of your marriage (i.e. your joint life together). If the couple is living apart, they will need to provide documentation evidencing the cause for...

18:17 / Family Based / FAQs / Resident / Worker
31 Oct 2016

Can an H1B worker also attend school full time?

Answer As long as the foreign national continues to work in accordance with the terms of the approved H1B petition, it generally is permissible to also enroll in school as a full-time student. (31.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...

17:57 / FAQs / Student / Worker
19 Oct 2016

U.S. Consulates in India Increase Availability of Visa Appointments

USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...

12:21 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Worker