Immigration
It is H-1B season again. For those of you not aware (and to remind those of you who may know already), USCIS grants 65,000 H-1B visas every year, plus an additional 20,000 for those with a Master's Degree from an US Institution. The government fiscal year
Adjustment of Status
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 the regulations and
Adjustment of Status
USCIS on Wednesday posted an advanced copy of its final rule that will be published today or tomorrow (most likely). There are two main changes in these new regulations: Changes for those on H-1B1, E-3 or CW-1 non-immigrant visas Currently, if you are in H-1B status and your employer files
Adjustment of Status
As we previously reported, the Department of State released the February 2016 visa bulletin several days ago. Today, USCIS finally determined which dates (the "final action date" or the "dates for filing" can be used. Their decision is: Family Based Cases You may use the "
Immigration
We previously reported on the new fees that were required for certain H-1B and L-1 employers under the consolidated spending bill. USCIS has published a statement on the new requirements and how it will handle the new fees: The additional fees apply to petitioners who employ 50 or more employees
Adjustment of Status
The Department of State just came out with the Visa Bulletin for February 2016. Unfortunately there was not much movement on either the family or employment front. Below we summarize what movement there was. Family Based Immigrant Visas: Final Action Dates: Most categories moved forward between 1-2 months. Dates For
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 the regulations and
Adjustment of Status
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@leavyfrank.
Adjustment of Status
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
Adjustment of Status
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