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Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaragua

11 years ago By Editor

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua for an additional 18 months, effective Jan. 6, 2015, through July 5, 2016.

Current TPS Nicaragua beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Oct. 16, 2014 through Dec. 15, 2014. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages beneficiaries to re-register as soon as possible once the 60-day re-registration period begins. USCIS will not accept applications before Oct. 16, 2014.

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduras

11 years ago By Editor

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Honduras for an additional 18 months, effective Jan. 6, 2015, through July 5, 2016.

Current TPS Honduras beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period that runs from Oct. 16, 2014 through Dec. 15, 2014. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages beneficiaries to re-register as soon as possible once the 60-day re-registration period begins. USCIS will not accept applications before Oct. 16, 2014.

DHS To Implement Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program

11 years ago By Editor

Starting in early 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin implementation of a Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program to expedite family reunification for certain eligible Haitian family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. and to promote safe, legal and orderly migration from Haiti to the United States.

EB1 - Outstanding Researcher

23 years ago By Chief Editor

We won this case for the applicant based on his exceptional research record evident by his numbers of publications and invited presentations.  At the time of filing, the applicant's research work had been cited over 100 times which is indicative of the high-quality, highly regarded work that he does.  Referees noted that this applicant was one of the very small percentage of scientists who achieve the highest level of success in their given field.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB2 - National Interest Wavier (Physician in Medically Underserved Area

23 years ago By Chief Editor

We won a case for National Interest Waiver for a Physician working in a medically underserved area.  We provided a five year contract, copy of his J-1 Waiver approval, numerous experience letters, a letter from the Department of State and documentation to reflect statistics of health professional shortage in the area.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB2 - National Interest Waiver

23 years ago By Chief Editor

We won this case as the applicant was noted to be a critical component to the success of various projects and had a very large impact on the research program.  Referees described this applicant's talents to be rare and difficult to replace by U.S. workers.  Her original and pioneering research made her uniquely qualified to further this intrinsically important research which greatly effected the nation as a whole.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB1 - Outstanding Researcher/Professor

23 years ago By Chief Editor

We won this case for the applicant who had over twelve years research and teaching experience.  He was considered a critical component to the success of his current project.  At the time of filing, the applicant had over 22 publications in prestigious, international scholarly journals.  The applicant's significant contributions had been cited by other renowned researchers in his field.  His Ph.D. work was highly regarded and noted to be admired by several leading experts.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB1 - Outstanding Researcher

23 years ago By Chief Editor

This applicant had over twelve years of research experience. We noted the applicant's international reputation in the fourteen recommendation letters submitted.  The applicant was a member of a prestigious professional society membership of which requires noted achievements in the field.  We provided evidence of the extensive presentations the applicant made due to his level of expertise in the field.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

H-1B Legacy Records No Longer Available

11 years ago By Editor

On July 8, 2013, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) approved OFLC's revised retention schedule following a 30-day period of public notice and review. As part of its review and approval process, NARA determined employer applications for labor certification and supporting documentation, whether retained in paper and electronic form, are temporary records and subject to destruction in accordance with an approved disposition schedule.

USCIS Expands the Definition of “Mother” and “Parent” to Include Gestational Mothers Using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

11 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS issued a new policy (PA-2014-009) clarifying the definition of “mother” and “parent” under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include gestational mothers using assisted reproductive technology regardless of whether they are the genetic mothers. USCIS and the Department of State (DOS), who exercise authority over these issues, collaborated in the development of this policy. USCIS and DOS concluded that the term “mother” and “parent” under the INA includes any mother who:

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