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Recently I have been to Baltimore District Office to collect my interim EAD, I was told that if INS Processing Center(Vermont) requested some additional documentation, that requested documentation should be sent to Vermont(that information should be updated in INS database), then only they can issue interim EAD. They are taking 30 days to issue Interim EAD.

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EAD experience at Detroit USCIS office

22 years ago By Chief Editor

I walked in to the Detroit USCIS Center on Monday Sept 9th 2003 at 11:30pm. They gave me the waiting number & gave me an application form for Employment Authorization. At around 3:00 pm the duty officer wanted receipt notices (over 90-day proof), the original I-765 application, I-94 & driving licence (proof of picture ID). She asked me to get photo copies of each of these documents, which I got it immediately for her. After an hour someone called my name and took my picture and provided the card good for 6 months.

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Lawsuit to freeze all immigration law deadlines

5 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Our association, AILA, has filed a lawsuit against the USCIS today requesting the court to order the USCIS to freeze all immigration deadlines for:

 Initial applications

 Responses to all Requests for Evidence or other responses due on or after March 1, 2020

 Requests for extension of status, maintenance of status

 Reprieve from any expiration of status or employment authorization;

 Maintaining the status quo for purposes of eligibility for protection from removal, work authorization,

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USCIS Updates Policy on False Claims of U.S. Citizenship

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Updates Align with Board of Immigration Appeals Decision and Statute

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DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Department to Temporarily Amend Certain H-2A Requirements During COVID-19 National Emergency

Release Date: April 15, 2020

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COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings

5 years ago By Chief Editor

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes that there are immigration-related challenges as a direct result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. USCIS continues to carefully analyze these issues and to leverage the resources to effectively address these challenges within USCIS's existing authorities. DHS also continues to take action to protect the American people and communities, and is considering a number of policies and procedures to improve the employment opportunities of U.S. workers during this pandemic.

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FY 2021 H-1B Cap Petitions May Be Filed as of April 1

5 years ago By Chief Editor

WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that H-1B cap-subject petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2021, including those petitions eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may now be filed with USCIS if based on a valid selected registration.

A petitioner is only eligible to file an FY 2021 H-1B cap-subject petition if they electronically registered the beneficiary in the H-1B registration process and USCIS selected the registration submitted for the beneficiary through the random selection process.

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April 2, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Covid - Coronavirus

Green Card

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Discussion Topics, Thursday, 2 April 2020

FAQs related to Covid Caronavirus:

Loss of job while in AOS I-485 period || Question from Employers about Payroll for H-1B and others L-1, E, etc. employees || Extension of B-1-B2 (tourist visas or business visas) ||

H-1B employee furlough's impact on green card and H-1B || Converting to B-1 B-2 status || H-1B denial || Changing H-1B home office location ||

Other FAQs: Accepting Unemployment Payments on nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E visas, etc.) and/or on green card || Applying for green card for parents who are visiting/in the USA || H-1B lottery winner employee change of employers

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April 16, 2020, Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Citizenship and Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

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April 16 Call, Discussion Topics and FAQs

Applying for tourist, visitors, B-1, B-2 to maintain status || Effect of take over on L-1 || EB-1C International Managers/Executive Green Card portability || I-140 revocation || Aged out disabled children || Losing job after AOS I-485 interview || H1b visa holders during COVID

Canadians living in USA || False claim to US Citizenship || Joint affidavit of support || Expired green card || Impact of NOIR on approved H-1B ||Maintaing H-1B during AOS

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April 30, 2020, Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

5 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Executive Orders

Green Card

Substantial transcription for video

FAQs:

-B-1/B-2 visitors visa extension

-Effect of immigration proclamation/executive order on green cards

-H-1B furlough or temporary lay off

-Implications of the 240 days grace period

-I-485 pending laid off/AC21/Supplement J

Options after layoff on approved EB-1 - Compelling circumstances EAD and GC EAD conversion

9 months ago By Chief Editor

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I got my EB1A approved and am in the process of filing my I765 and I485 concurrently, since my date for EB1A is current, but unfortunately I got laid off now,so what is my option? Can I file a compelling Circumstances EAD and continue working once my Compelling circumstances EAD is approved and convert to GC EAD once GC EAD is approved? Or file a B2 visa and once GC EAD approval comes, can I work? Can kids go to school during my Compelling circumstances EAD approval after the grace period?

FAQ Transcript

If you have an approved EB-1A and your priority date is current, you can file I-485 without needing a specific job, as long as you intend to continue working in your field. A Compelling Circumstances EAD is not an option since it is only available when dates are not current. Consult your lawyer, but you should be able to proceed with your I-485 filing.

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NIW I-485 rejected: Refiling options and priority date usage?

9 months ago By Chief Editor

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1. If NIW I485 is rejected. Can we refile I485, or need to start a new NIW case from I-140 stage?

2. NIW I485 is rejected. If I refile the new NIW and it is approved, can the previous NIW's priority date be used for this new NIW's AOS?

3. How will the Trump administration affect NIW I485 cases? Would you suggest any precautions?

4. Can petitioner file multiple NIWs simultaneously with different endeavors?

FAQ Transcript

If your NIW I-485 is rejected but your I-140 is still pending or approved, you can refile the I-485 without starting a new NIW case. However, consult your lawyer for any case-specific nuances.

If you file a new NIW and it gets approved, you can use the priority date from a previous NIW only if the prior I-140 was approved.

As for multiple NIW filings for different endeavors, it is theoretically possible but may weaken your case by making it appear unfocused.

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H-1B Quota 2025

9 months ago By admin

We recommend that the H-1B lottery registration process should be planned and initiated now to ensure that it is ready to be submitted once the registrations open from noon Eastern on March 7, 2025 through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the associated registration fee for each beneficiary.

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FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7

9 months ago By Chief Editor

Release Date

02/05/2025

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Recording for February 06, 2025, Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

9 months ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

FAQs:

1. Laid off on EAD from EB1A, can I start an UNRELATED teaching business?

2. Can I travel on Advance Parole?

3. Can I delay using an H-1B visa to utilize the STEM extension period?

4. H-1B specialty occupation for MS in UX Design (STEM)

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Visa Bulletin For March 2025

9 months ago By Chief Editor

Number 99

Volume X

Washington, D.C

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A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS

This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.