The Department of State Releases Information Regarding Non-Hogar Inter-Country Adoption Cases from Guatemala (10-15-09)
The U.S. Department of state released the following information pertaining to non-hogar Guatemalan Inter-country adoptions:
The U.S. Department of state released the following information pertaining to non-hogar Guatemalan Inter-country adoptions:
USCIS reminds individuals that they must obtain Advance Parole – permission to reenter the United States after traveling abroad – from USCIS before traveling abroad if they have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS); a pending application for adjustment of status to lawful permanent reside
I applied for a H1 Transfer in May 09 as my client required me to be an employee of the preferred vendor.In aug 09 I received an RFE asking for a client letter.Could you please let me know if there is anyway to get the approval without the client letter or any other supporting document will serve the purpose. Please do the need full.
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Job Aid for Employment (H1B) – Based
Formerly referred to as the Basic Pilot Program, E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify is currently free to employers. E-Verify provides an automated link to Federal databases to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
Why should I consider participating in E-Verify?
U.S. employers are required by law to verify the employment authorization of all workers they hire on or after November 6, 986, for employment in the U.S. employers are required by law to verify the employment authorization of all workers they hire on or after November 6, 986, for employment in the United States, regardless of the workers’ immigration status.
This Handbook for employers gives instructions for completing Form I-9 . It also includes one copy of Form I-9.
DO's |
Don'ts |
Use program to verify employment eligibility of new hires | Use program to verify current employees |
Use program for all new hires regardless of national origin or citizenship status |
BEFORE YOUR COMPANY ENROLLS IN E-VERIFY
CIS Ombudsman released a recommendation on "Temporary Acceptance of Filed Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for Certain H-1B Filings."
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is opening a new NEXUS Enrollment Center in Calais, Maine. Effective Tuesday October 27, the hours of operation will be 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
We were recently retained by an employer who had received very poor legal advice and representation from two different lawyers because of which their employee and her children fell out of H-1 status AND were unlawfully present in USA since 2004. It appeared almost impossible that we will be able to get her back into status after a gap of over FIVE years, but it did work out. Today, we have received H-1 approval as well as the coveted I-94 for all family members.
I have a sister to sister petition on Jan.14,1998 under 245(i). Me,My husband and,our daughter already here in united states.We've been working now for 13yrs never stop. We bought a house and a car under our name,we file and pay taxes,we have a drivers license under our name.My question is what kind of financial support that my sister is gonna show,if we make more than she makes,is it not gonna be a problem? What is the time frame means? When the last time i checked my EAC at the uscis is sept.01,2001.pls.help
The waiting is determined by your country of birth and the category of immigration. The visa bulletin tells you when your date will be current. You can then apply for your last step of immigration. As to the issue of support, it should not matter if you make more than she does. Also read the instructions on Form I-864.
If during the one year overseas employment period, the overseas company sends me to US on a B-1/B-2 visa for brief tenures several times in the year, does that period of stay in US on B1/B2 visa, how so ever short it may be, also count towards calculating the overseas employment tenure of at least one year in preceding three years prior to filing L-1A petition.
Your time in USA must be compensated with extra time outside USA. If the time in USA is just a few days in a year, you should be fine with that formula. But, if the time in USA is too much (several months), things get much more complicated.
Q1. Suppose, if the husband is on H-1B and spouse is on H4. Husband has filed I-485, spouse name was not included. Now if husband switches to AOS Pending...what will be H4 status? Unlawful presence?
Q2. When she is out of status because he is no more on h1.. can she file for COS to F1?
A1. As I see it, the wife will be out of status right away and unlawfully present if USCIS revokes her H-4 or her I-94 expires.
I have a small query that F-1 student are allowed to work on-campus(20 hr) and for off-campus they need work permit but if they solve quetsions over internet and get paid by someone outside US then is it legal? or does it require any permit? In other words if some student (F1) provide support to some company outside USA (over internet) and get paid is it legal?
I do not believe there is any law that specifically addresses this issue, but I believe all work done on US soil is likely to be considered illegal.
I currently have both an B1/B2 and F1 visa. I got into a graduate program at a university in Teaneck, New Jersey. What are the possibilities of getting a job off campus and would i be able to get a social security card..? What are the issues i have to deal with in such cases?
You need to discuss your options with your International Students Office. Ask them also about curricular practical training, where you are allowed to work for credits.
Can I renew a permanent greencard that has been expired? How much do I have to pay?
If your green card has expired (but not abandoned), you will need to file Form I-90. Read the instructions on the form.
Cut off date of approved petition for my sister and family is 17 May 1999. My sister who is Indian citizen, is at present in Botswana. My nice who is 18 yrs. and approved in petition is aready in US on valid student visa. Can she apply for change of staus indepentally when visa number is available or it has to be together with family . Can she apply before her parents apply or it has to be simultaneous?
I have not looked into this issue specifically but my instinct is that AOS within USA may be problematic for her before your sister gets her green card. As a practical matter, she will only need to make a brief - perhaps a week long trip once to get her green card with the family.
If my company applies EB1 this month (Aug, 09), and everything goes well, by when should I expect my green card? What are the disadvantages of applying under EB1?
Too many variables. IF the priority dates remain current AND IF USCIS follows its average processing times and IF you file I-140 premium processing concurrently with your I-485, you MAY get green card approval within one year. I see no disadvantage.