Answer USCIS memoranda permit the filing of the I-751 'waiver' application as soon as the divorce is filed. The USCIS will eventually issue a request for evidence for the final divorce decree, which is needed prior to approval. (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer Generally speaking, one may continue to work in the H1B position until the H-4 COS is approved. Once the COS is approved, one typically may not work until the EAD is issued. Sometimes, the EAD is issued around the same time as the COS approval....
Answer Each EB5 applicant must independently invest $500,000 of his or her own money and create 10 new U.S. jobs. (The applicant's spouse and minor children are included in the application, however). (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a news alert, advising stakeholders impacted by Hurricane Harvey of the immigration relief that may be available on a case-by-case basis. Some of the types of relief that may be requested include:Changing a nonimmigrant status...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified its new policy on the expanded use of in-person interviews. Effective October 1, 2017, the USCIS will begin requiring an in-person interview prior to approving any application to adjust status (form I-485) filed based on an...
Updated information is available. (29 Aug 2017)According to two news reports, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to greatly expand the use of in-person interviews for foreign nationals seeking certain immigration benefits while in the United States. The information, however, is fairly...
Answer The H-4 EAD rule is apparently being reviewed by the Trump Administration, but there is no information on what the ultimate decision will be. If the administration does decide to terminate the program, it very likely will have to go through the rule-making process, which...
Answer From an immigration law perspective, there is no "wealth" requirement. However, regional centers are subject to U.S. securities law. As such, many regional centers will only accept investments from those who qualify as "accredited investors". This is someone who either (a) earned income that exceeded...
Most months, Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. The information for the September 2017 Visa Bulletin includes updated predictions for fiscal year 2018 (FY18), which begins October 1,...
Answer From the time the I-129F is filed to the time your fiancée is scheduled for an appointment at a U.S. consulate would likely take at least 8-12 months. (14.Aug.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
