Immigration
WHEN: January 27, 2015, 12:00 pm WHAT: A fee seminar detailing the self-sponsored green card application requirements for the National Interest Waiver (EB-2) application and the Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) application. We will also touch on the various types of evidence that can be submitted to meet
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I have had many potential clients ask me this question, and I wish I could give a sim ple “yes” or “no” answer. There are two things I can say for sure. First, just the fact that you have an attorney, while it does not make it more likely, in
Extraordinary Ability
We will be hosting a free webinar for those interested in self-sponsored green card (Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waiver applications). It will be on January 27th, 2016 at 12:00 pm. If you are interested you can sign up by sending your name and email address to webinar@
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USCIS has just submitted a proposal to amend and add to its regulations regarding highly skilled worker. Below is a summary of the provisions of this proposed rule. Before discussing the proposed rule, however, let me be clear - this is proposed at this point, so it is not currently law.
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As we reported previously (see this post), USCIS was sued by a group of individuals who claimed that the STEM OPT extension rules (granting an additional 17 months of OPT) where illegal. The Courts have already found that rule making provisions of Federal Law were not followed and required USCIS
Immigration
Just last week USCIS requested the Judge overseeing the case relating to STEM OPT extensions to extend the stay that vacated the rule until May 10, 2016. Originally, the stay was set to expire (meaning that the STEM OPT rule would no longer be in effect, and the 17 months
EAD
There are two updates regarding current legislation that would affect immigration programs. Please note, these are just bills that were introduced but not yet passed. While the content of the bills is worrisome, to say the least, there is no indication at this point that they will actually get enough
Adjustment of Status
Congress has agreed to provisions that will be in the Omnibus Spending Bill for 2016. Below is a summary of how this bill will (and will not) affect certain immigration provisions. 1. The Conrad 30 and EB-5 and Immigration Religious Worker Program will be extended to the end of
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Charlie Oppenheim, the person in charge of the Visa Bulletin at the Department of State updated us on what his predictions are for future movement on the Visa Bulletin. EB-2 numbers, India: Mr. Oppenheim stated that the jump of 8 months in the January Bulletin was part of the
Immigration
From the USCIS website: Eligibility To be eligible for TPS, you must demonstrate that you meet all eligibility criteria, including that you have been both “continuously physically present” and “continuously residing” in the U.S. since June 24, 2015. You must also undergo thorough security checks. Individuals with certain criminal
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The Department of State issued its visa bulletin for January of 2016. The following are the highlights in terms of movements forward and backwards of priority dates: Family Based: Final Action Dates: For most of the world (including China and India), the dates moved forward in all categories by about
Adjustment of Status
The Nebraska Service Center, which adjudicates requests for re-entry permits (as does the Texas Service Center), has just issued some tips and guidelines for those needing a re-entry permit which are worth reviewing, as is reviewing what a re-entry permit is to begin with. What Is A