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10 May 2017

Redesigned Green Cards and EADs with Improved Security Features

As of May 1, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing redesigned versions of permanent resident cards (i.e. I-551 forms, commonly referred to as "green cards") and employment authorization documents (EADs). The redesigned documents include several enhanced security features. Existing green...

08:44 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News
08 May 2017

I worked for one year in H1B status in 2010. But, I then moved to H-4 status and my H1B petition was revoked. Can I move back to H1B status now without going through the lottery again?

Attorney In general, one in this situation is cap exempt, unless the H1B was revoked by the USCIS for fraud or misrepresentation. (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...

15:08 / FAQs / For Families / H1B / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker
08 May 2017

I have an approved EB3 I-140 with a 2010 priority date. My wife is now being sponsored for an EB2 position. Can she use my priority date?

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.Access more FAQs...

15:02 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / Resident / Worker
20 Apr 2017

NewsFlash! Only Final Action Dates Can Be Used in May 2017

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that only the cutoff dates in the 'final action' (FA) chart of the May 2017 Visa Bulletin may be used for purposes of applying for adjustment of status. This applies to both employment-based and family-based cases....

17:00 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin