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10 Mar 2022

I was born in India but will soon become a Canadian citizen. I understand that, for green card purposes, I still will be counted based on my country of birth, but what about applying for TN or E-2 status?

Answer Eligibility for E-1/E-2 and TN categories generally is based on country of citizenship. So, an Indian-born Canadian citizen typically is eligible to apply for either visa, assuming those nonimmigrant visa requirements otherwise are met. (10.Mar.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

10:07 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
03 Mar 2022

USCIS Issuing EADs Separately from APs

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing employment authorization documents (EADs) separately from advance parole (AP) documents. This is being done in an effort to clear backlogs in EAD applications. Background on "Combo Cards" When a foreign national files an I-485 adjustment of status...

08:48 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News
03 Mar 2022

I was working for a company abroad as a manager for more than one year, and my employer then transferred me to the U.S. on H1B. Can they sponsor me for a green card through the EB1(c) multinational manager / executive category, or do I have to be moved to L1A status, first?

Answer There is no requirement that a foreign national be in L1A status before being sponsored for a green card through the EB1(c) category. Being in H1B status would not prevent an employer for filing an EB1(c) case on your behalf, assuming you meet all the...

08:09 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
02 Mar 2022

DOS Provides Updated Visa Application Instructions for Ukrainian Applicants

The U.S. Department of State has posted the following updated instructions regarding consular services currently available for Ukrainians: The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Beginning immediately, Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt,...

14:24 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Green Card Lottery / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident