US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 2015, 3 September
Immigration.com
Immigration Law
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
Discussed: Gap in status (H-4); EB-3 or EB-2 PERM distinction; BALCA appeal times; obtaining copy of I-140 receipt/approval FOIA; options to work after 6 years of H-1; Sponsoring green card while living outside the USA; OPT issues; CR-1 to IR; Obamacare and affidavit of support; cross-chargeability; E-1 visa; H-1B amendment; H-1 quota issues; multiple H-1 approvals; continuous residence for US citizenship/naturalization; I-140 revoked priority date; green card for researchers; etc.
DHS Announces Proposals to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
Release Date: May 6, 2014
For Immediate Release
DHS Press Office
Contact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON — As part of the Administration’s continuing commitment to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the publication of two proposed rules, including a rule to extend employment authorization to spouses of certain H-1B workers, and a proposal to enhance opportunities for certain groups of highly-skilled workers by removing obstacles to their remaining in the United States.