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Nonimmigrant Visas
Guestbook Entry for Ameer Azimuddeen, United States
Name
Ameer Azimuddeen
Country
United States
State
Massachusetts
Guestbook Entry for Mamatha V. Durgam , United States
Name
Mamatha V. Durgam
Country
United States
State
Maryland
Professors/Researchers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER/PROFESSOR (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,400 including spouse and children, $4,600 at the commencement of the case and and $800 at the time of the preparation of I-485 |
Profession/Occupation
Vaccinations for Immigration Purposes
Vaccinations
US immigration benefits require that we present proof that the apllicants have been immunized against certain communicable diseases. Exemptions/waivers are available for pregnant women and people who have moral/religious convictions that prohibit getting immunized. The immunization checks are performed as a part of the medical examinations during the green card process.
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Prithvi , United States
Name
Prithvi
Country
United States
State
Arizona
H-4 EAD Expediting Possible?
Question details
My wife is eligible for H-4 EAD, I know there is no formal way for expediting the process but I've seen a clause in F-1 (OPT) EAD process called "financial loss" and if you've got a job and submit the offer letter while you're waiting for an EAD to get approved, they process your case faster and you get the EAD much sooner than expected. Does this rule apply for H4-EAD as well?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
Visa Bulletin For June 2015
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during June. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S.
Guestbook Entry for Sriman, United States
Name
Sriman
Country
United States
State
virginia
Guestbook Entry for Laura Sylvester , United States
Name
Laura Sylvester
Country
United States
State
Texas
Boston MA - N-400 Experience
Applied - 11/12/14
Biometrics - 12/11/14
Interview - 3/12/15
In line for Oath- 3/23/15
Oath ceremony notice mailed -3/25/15
Oath Ceremony: 4/22/15
US passport: 4/23/2015
Citizenship and Naturalization
Guestbook Entry for Vasanth, United States
Name
Vasanth
Country
United States
State
PA
USCIS Temporarily Suspends Premium Processing for Extension of Stay H-1B Petitions
Starting May 26, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B Extension of Stay petitions until July 27, 2015. During this time frame, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting an extension of the stay for an H-1B nonimmigrant. USCIS will continue to premium process H-1B Extension of Stay petitions filed with Form I-907 premium requests prior to May 26, 2015.
USCIS Publishes Filing Guidance for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses
USCIS has published information to help eligible H-4 dependent spouses who want to apply for employment authorization under the Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses final rule.
You can view the information on:
Recording of Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday) 2015, May 14
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: US Citizen applying for Green Card for visiting family member (spouse/parents); Birth and Marriage Certificate Issues; FAQ: Getting nanny/domestic help from India; FAQ: After getting Green Card - how long do you have to stay with your employer.
Guestbook Entry for Zenmonics, United States
Name
Zenmonics
Country
United States
State
NC
USCIS Guidance on When to File an Amended H-1B Petition after the Simeio Solutions Decision
On April 9, 2015, USCIS’ Administrative Appeal Office (AAO) issued a precedent decision, Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, which held that employers must file amended H-1B petitions when a new Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (LCA) is required due to a change in the H-1B worker’s worksite location. Specifically, the decision stated:
Revised Form I-765 Now Available - USCIS
***Please note that you may not apply for employment authorization under the new H-4 rule until May 26, 2015***
Change jobs without having to file for I-140 again
Question details
Please let us know effective when we can change jobs without having to file for I-140 again?
When:
1. I-140 is approved; and
2. The I-485 has been pending 180 days; and
3. The job described in green card is the same or is similar to the job you are going to;
Requirements for Extension of H-1 beyond 6 years
Question details
I am looking for opportunities using the remainder option of my H-1B. I have a year and half remaining out of six years.
Now, most of the companies do not want to start the GC process immediately; they want to start after 6-12 months.
I have the following two questions:
1. What stage do I need to reach on my GC process when the remaining time on H-1B ends.
2. If my company doesn't want to start GC process immediately, can I begin this on my own using my personal fund?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
https://youtu.be/3Heaadpk1Ik?t=273
FAQ Transcript:
In which country must I apply for a US visa?
Question details
My name is Harendra having H-1B and an Indian national , I want to file H-4 for my wife who is a Srilankan national with Srilankan passport , living in India legally with my parents after marriage for the past three months. Can she apply her H-4 from India or she needs to go back to her native country to apply ?
Is there any rule for spouse applying visa from primary applicant's country of residence?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
https://youtu.be/3Heaadpk1Ik?t=396
FAQ Transcript: