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Does H-4 Require a Prior USCIS Approval for Visa Stamping?

7 years ago By Chief Editor

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My dependents visa stamp on passport expires on Sept 1st 2017 and have valid I-94 till Sept 1st 2017 and this was with the previous employer A I worked for. I moved to a different employer B a year back and haven't filed H4 for dependents with employer B as it was not necessary. Now if my dependents travel to India prior to Sept 1st 2017, do I still need to file for H4 extension or is it good if they attend the interview at consulate in India and get visa stamped on passport without H4 extension using my approved I-797 (till 2019) with employer B.

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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 10, 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Nonimmigrant Visas

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Discussion topics:
EAD Renewals, prevailing wages for Illinois, H-1B transfer, F2A category Green Card, Rules changed on LCA,
Point system - how it will affect those who are already waiting for Green Card.

When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: September 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please learn more about the Adjustment of Status Filing Process.

USCIS Forms Update Notice

7 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

Update to Form N-4, Monthly Report Naturalization Papers

I-485 Applicant Holding Multiple Jobs On EAD

7 years ago By Chief Editor

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1. In respect to the above, Case: I-485 pending since 4 years. Did not renew H1B as using EAD/AP. Can a primary applicant on Green card have multiple jobs on EAD ? More than one W2's simultaneous.<br>
Employer A (original) - Filed Green Card<br>
Employer B (temporary) - New Employer<br>
Work for both Employer A & Employer B.<br>
2. Is it important to have a continued pay stub from Employer A (original company)? Can I work for Employer B for few months and then work back for Employer A? Will there be any problem during final Adjudication?

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USCIS Guidance on Waiver Policies and Procedures

7 years ago By Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the general policies and procedures applicable to the adjudication of waivers of inadmissibility.

Please check this link for more information "Waiver Policies and Procedures".

Transfer from H-1 (with I-140 approved) to H-4 EAD

7 years ago By Chief Editor

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I have approved I-140 with company A and my wife has her I-140 approved or over 2 years. I'm planning to move to H4 EAD. Can I file for H4 and H4 EAD concurrently? What would happen to my earlier I-140 and also to the GC process if I am on H4?

You can most definitely file H-4 and EAD together. Your green card process can continue even though you have changed your status.

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Citizenship Interview Experience at Seattle Office

7 years ago By Editor

Finally after a very long wait, we had our interviews yesterday at the USCIS Seattle office. The interview and tests went well and the officer let us know that she was approving our citizenship cases and asked whether we would like to attend our oath ceremony the same day. We attended the oath ceremony at 1:00 PM yesterday and received our citizenship certificates. So to answer your question, yes the Seattle office has same day oath ceremonies all 4 week days except Fridays (I asked).

Citizenship and Naturalization

USCIS Forms Update Notice

7 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

USCIS to Expand In-Person Interview Requirements for Certain Permanent Residency Applicants

7 years ago By Chief Editor

WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin expanding in-person interviews for certain immigration benefit applicants whose benefit, if granted, would allow them to permanently reside in the United States.

New Legislation Increases Availability of Visas for CNMI Workers for Fiscal Year 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Visas prohibited for most construction workers and employers must pay higher education fee for FY 2017 and future fiscal years

New USCIS Policy Memo

7 years ago By Chief Editor

The following Immigration Policy Memorandum is now available:

Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 24, 2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

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USCIS Alerts Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Available Immigration Services

7 years ago By Editor

USCIS offers immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including disasters such as Hurricane Harvey.

The following measures may be available on a case-by-case basis upon request:

Fastest Method of Getting Spouse of a Green Card into the USA and Reducing Wait

7 years ago By Chief Editor

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I am a US permanent residence (Green card holder) working in the US. I have received my Re-entry permit which will expire in Feb 2019. I have plans to get married to a bride from India and I will be visiting India shortly. I know that to process Family based second category GC (F2A) for my wife in India can take a minimum of 2 years and I will be separated from my wife during this time. Here is my plan to live together (with my wife from Day 1 in the USA) after getting married in India. After my marriage, ask my wife to apply for a tourist visa and I will send the sponsorship letter required by US consulate. Do you see any challenges in my wife's tourist visa application getting approved if my wife states that she is visiting the USA to see her husband if the Visa officer asks any question?

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USCIS Processing Time as of 08/10/2017

7 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS generally process cases in the order they receive them. The link below provides you an estimate of how much time the office handling your case currently takes to process your type of application, petition, or request.

USCIS Processing Time Information

Compelling Circumstances EAD

7 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

We recently filed an application for an EAD based on compelling circumstances for a client with a major medical concern. The applicant was on an H-1B status. We provided a petition to USCIS outlining the applicant’s medical history and the ongoing treatment that showed the progression of his illness, which limited his ability to perform his job duties. He was initially placed on short-term disability but as the condition progressed, it was necessary for applicant to be placed on long-term disability.

Status

Compelling circumstances EAD approved

Green Card

Compelling Circumstances EAD

Compelling Circumstances EAD

7 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The regulations enacted by the USCIS on 17 January 2017 have created a new class of employment authorization - "Compelling Circumstances EAD." This is available to those people whose I-140 is approved and priority dates are not yet current.

Outline of Compelling Circumstances EAD Regs

7 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Compelling Circumstances EAD

Sample Cases of Compelling Circumstances EAD

7 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Health Grounds

This is a compelling circumstances EAD approved in appx. 100 days in July 2017 based upon health grounds.See: http://www.immigration.com/sample-cases/%5Bcompelling-circumstances-ead…

FAQs on the Executive Order – Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the U.S.

7 years ago By Editor

Executive Order on Visas

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Update to Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status

7 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

PERM Processing Times (as of 6/30/2017)

7 years ago By Chief Editor

PERM Processing Times (as of 6/30/2017)

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PERM - Labor Certification

Immigration Law

Processing Times

Visa Bulletin - September 2017

7 years ago By Editor

Number 9
Volume X
Washington, D.C

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A. STATUTORY NUMBERS

Agency

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Visa Bulletin

CBP Deploys Biometric Exit Technology to Houston’s International Airport

7 years ago By Editor

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