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23 Oct 2017

Posted at 16:07hin Employment Based, Family Based, FAQs, For Families, Immigrant Family, Resident
Answer Unfortunately, the priority date from an employment-based case cannot be ported to a family-based case. Any family-based petition would be issued a brand new priority date. (23.Oct.2017) In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

11 Jul 2017

Posted at 14:45hin AOS/CP, Employment Based, For Employers, For Individuals, NewsBrief, Resident, Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the August 2017 Visa Bulletin this afternoon. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category remain unchanged, leaving India and China stuck at January 1, 2012. In the employment-based, second...

12 Jun 2017

Posted at 14:58hin Employment Based, FAQs, For Individuals, Resident, Student, Worker
Answer A master’s degree from an accredited public university would normally be acceptable for both purposes, regardless of whether or not the classes are taken online. (12.Jun.2017) In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...

15 May 2017

Posted at 13:42hin Employment Based, FAQs, Resident
Answer The underlying law is unchanged. However, USCIS interpretations do vary over time. These interpretations did become stricter within the past 10 years, but have been relatively stable recently. (15.May.2017) In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

08 May 2017

Posted at 15:02hin Employment Based, FAQs, For Families, Resident, Worker
Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.2017) 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....

20 Mar 2017

Posted at 15:27hin Employment Based, FAQs, Resident
Answer If the previous I-140 is revoked for fraud or misrepresentation, this generally would mean that the priority date could not be used for a new I-140. I recommend you speak with a qualified immigration attorney. (20.Mar.2017) In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...