Surge in H-2B Petitions Possible for Second Half of FY 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will not begin releasing H-2B temporary labor certifications until Feb.
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E-3 Visa
Overview
The E-3 visa allows for the admission of an alien who is a national of the Commonwealth of Australia and who is entering the U.S. to perform services in a “specialty occupation.” The E-3 visa has many advantages over the other types of working visas, including the ability for spouses of E-3 recipients to apply for work authorization.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), Feb 8, 2018
Immigration.com
Citizenship and Naturalization
Nonimmigrant Visas
Removal, Deportation and Exclusion
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics, Thursday 8 February 2018:
FAQ: H-1B or other status denied - what is my status?|| Can I get H4 visa stamping while the H1 to H4 change of status is still pending? ||AC 21 job portability, changing jobs before 180 days || AC 21 job portability, changing jobs before 180 days || National interest waiver (NIW) filing when priority date is not current || Other: Fixing I 20 problems ||L-1A amendment issues ||changing from H-1B to F1 ||Reentry permit and N-470 || multiple H-1B filings for the lottery/quota ||returning back to old H-1B employer if H-1B transfer is denied ||Impact of terminated deportation proceedings, logistics ||impact of revocation of I 140, EB-1C filing || Entering the United States on H-1B without a job || Client address change, DS160 filing || H-4 EAD and H-1 questions
Visa Bulletin - March 2018
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
N400 Timeline
This has been my N400 timeline so far. I applied online from NJ, marriage-based application.
Jan 1 2018- N400 Online Application Filed
Jan 3 2018- USCIS N400 Receipt Notice
Jan 6 2018- USCIS N400 Biometrics Scheduled Notice
Jan 26 2018- Biometrics Completed
Jan 31 2018 - USCIS N400 Notice of Interview Scheduled
Mar 14 2018- Interview Date
Citizenship and Naturalization
USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Option for Fees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will now accept credit card payments for filing most of its forms.
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS updated the following form(s):
Update to Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions02/14/2018 12:00 AM EST
New edition and separate instructions dated 01/04/18.
For more information, please visit Forms Updates page.
February 2018 Preliminary Injunction on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
The scope of the preliminary injunction issued on February 13, 2018 in the Eastern District of New York is the same as the preliminary injunction issued on January 9, 2018 in the Northern District of California. Until further notice, and unless otherwise provided in this web guidance, the DACA policy will continue to be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017.
USCIS Finalizes Guidance on Signature Requirements - with limited exceptions, USCIS no longer accepts Power of Attorney signatures
WASHINGTON —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that petitioners and applicants who seek immigration benefits must provide a valid signature on forms submitted to the agency. In an effort to protect and safeguard the nation’s immigration system and those who benefit from it, power of attorney signatures will no longer be accepted. If forms are filed by a corporation or other legal entity, they must be signed by an authorized person.
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I will be short and point out my experence
in Jan. 2015 i requested citizenship throught granparents for my daughter .
Citizenship and Naturalization
Asylum General FAQ
Asylum Frequently Asked Questions
Green Card
H-1 for Nurses
H-1B NONIMMIGRANT PETITION FOR NURSES
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Rights of Employees
H-1B/H-1B1 Employee Rights
H-1B and H-1B1 workers are granted a number of important rights including:
Profession/Occupation
Immigration Law
U Visa Overview
"U" Nonimmigrant Visas - Victims of Criminal Activity
Nonimmigrant Visas
Guestbook Entry for Prithvi , United States
Name
Prithvi
Country
United States
State
Arizona
Consult Us
We do not charge consultation fees without first informing you and obtaining your consent. If you call us, and you are not specifically told that this will be a paid consultation, there is, of course, no charge.
Q Visa Services and Fees
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
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
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
Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
Overview
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) changes who can be considered a “child” for the purpose of visa issuance by the Department of State and for purposes of adjustment of status of aliens by USCIS.