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24 Mar 2022

I am a U.S. citizen and I sponsored by brother for a green card a few years ago. He is applying for an H1B visa at the consulate. Do I need to withdraw the family-based case before he applies for the visa?

Answer No, there normally would be no need to withdraw a family-based case for someone who is applying for an H1B visa. A pending family-base case typically would have no impact on the H1B visa process.  (23.Mar.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

08:01 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident / Worker
24 Mar 2022

I received my green card in the EB2 category last month. I wish to remain with my existing employer, but also to work a second job. Would that jeopardize my green card?

Answer If a person continues to work in the green card position, working a second job concurrently typically would not jeopardize the green card (or future naturalization application).  (23.Mar.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

07:47 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident
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