Guestbook Entry for Sushil Manchikatla, United States
Name
Sushil Manchikatla
Country
United States
State
Illinois
Search
Physicians
Green Card for Physicians
Overview
Physicians seeking a permanent employment opportunity in the United States and employers seeking to sponsor a physician for lawful permanent residency based on permanent employment in the United States must go through a multi-step process:
Foreign nationals and employers must determine whether the foreign national is eligible for lawful permanent residency under one of several, acceptable paths to lawful permanent residency.
Profession/Occupation
ICE Final Rule on STEM OPT will be Published on 3/11/16
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule Friday, March 11, 2016, to strengthen and enhance the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
“The new rule for STEM OPT will allow international students with qualifying degrees to extend the time they participate in practical training, while at the same time strengthening oversight and adding new features to the program,” said Lou Farrell, director of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
DHS Final Rule for F–1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and CapGap Relief
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend F-1 nonimmigrant student visa regulations on optional practical training (OPT) for certain students with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from U.S. institutions of higher education. Specifically, the proposal would allow such F-1 STEM students who have elected to pursue 12 months of OPT in the United States to extend the OPT period by 24 months (STEM OPT extension).
US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
US Work and Immigration Options for Foreign Professionals
A discussion with two members of our community
Can H-1 Visa Workers Do Business in the USA
Can H-1 Visa Holders Do Business in the USA?
A community discussion
Guestbook Entry for Hari Nayar, United States
Name
Hari Nayar
Country
United States
State
Massachusetts
Guestbook Entry for Sriram Raju Dandu, United States
Name
Sriram Raju Dandu
Country
United States
State
Virginia
USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Physicians under the Conrad 30 Waiver Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that starting Monday, June 26, the agency will resume premium processing for all H-1B petitions filed for medical doctors under the Conrad 30 Waiver program, as well as interested government agency waivers.
FAQs on the Executive Order – Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the U.S.
Executive Order on Visas
As of June 29, 2017, we began implementing the Executive Order at our embassies and consulates abroad in compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision and in accordance with the Presidential Memorandum issued on June 14, 2017. Our implementation is in full compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision.
Guestbook Entry for srikanth k, United States
Name
srikanth k
Country
United States
State
FL
Immigration QnA with Rajiv, Aug12, 2021(conversation with Yudi on behalf of students and professionals)
Profession/Occupation
Nonimmigrant Visas
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http://youtube.com/immigrationdotcom
Successful response to a physicians' H-1B extension RFE
We filed an H-1B extension for a specialized medical practice on behalf of a physician who had completed a fellowship in this specialty. We subsequently received a Request for Evidence questioning whether his position satisfied the requirements for a specialty occupation and questioning his current immigration status.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Nikhil Nihalani, United States
Name
Nikhil Nihalani
Country
United States
State
GA
Student Visa Overview
Student Visa Overview
The U.S. provides several nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States.
Profession/Occupation
DOS Updates – 02/10/2010
E Visa company registrations - It is advisable for “E” visa companies to update “registration” files at post every year although there is no specific regulation.
Following-to-Join for adjustment cases - An applicant who is the principal alien and whose spouse or child now needs to follow to join can now continue to deal directly with posts in paths:
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. Immigrant visa at the same post as the one where the following-to-join will process;
Physician in Medically Underserved Area, EB2/NIW
We have recently won a case for a physician working in several rural clinics as well as his private practice within a medically underserved area. We were retained following a denial of the I-140 petition for NIW. We filed an appeal as well as an amended (new) I-140 application to show that the physician had met the 5-year service requirements for an NIW. The applicant had moved from one medically underserved area to another while the original I-140 was pending. The issue was whether an “amendment” could have been filed in this case to notify USCIS of the move without an approved I-140.
Profession/Occupation
Green Card
DHS Notice of Employment Authorization for Nepali F-1 Students
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 216 (Monday, November 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69237-69241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28360]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. ICEB-XXXX]
RIN 1653-ZA09
F1 Student Visa Refusal
I have applied for Student visa for Chicago IIT college as I had I20 for the same. DS160 Listed consulate as Mumbai but as dates were not available I have chosen the Delhi Consulate
I had an interview and I got rejection.
Below were the questions asked.
1) Why do u come here to Delhi for interview ? - A. I gave the reason that i couldn't get a date for Bombay in December ( My nearby embassy is Bombay )
2) Why Chicago IIT ? A. Gave explanation
3) Do you have Sibling ? A. yes Sister
4) Is she Married ? A. Yes
5) Where does she live ? A. Chicago
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 2016, June 02
Profession/Occupation
Immigration.com
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: Successor in interest, effect of location change on green card; EB-5 investment-based green card loan, collateral, ownership; How soon can I leave the employer after green card approval; DUI/DWI visa revocation; EB-2 for nurses; What should employees do when employer convicted of visa fraud.
Other: I-94 expiring- passport duration; Children born within a few days after green card approval; H-1B amendment - change of location or project; H-1B cap exemption; Travel during STEM OPT extension; Opening a non-profit while on H-1; Physician (FMG) using H-4 EAD; H-4 extension; etc.
EB1 - Outstanding Researcher
We won this case by providing strong recommendation letters and evidence of U.S. government support of this applicant's innovative research. His previous scholarly publications and impressive presentations were just a few key elements to his unique background. The FAA in particular was interested in the creative talents of this applicant.
Profession/Occupation
EB-2 (NIW) Physicians Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card for PHYSICIANS WORKING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS (fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$7,400 |
| 2. |
Filing Fees (to the USCIS) |