Extraordinary Ability
Does the National Interest Waiver (a self-sponsored green card application) require that you be working for or funded by the US Government? The short answer is no, it most certainly does not. Is it as hard as the Extraordinary Ability application? Again, the short answer is no, definitely not. The
Adjustment of Status
Many clients want to know about getting their case expedited for various reasons. This is especially true for those filing the I-485 application, who are counting on getting the EAD card quickly so that they can work. While it is not impossible to get a case expedited, it can be
EAD
For those who are wondering about the new STEM rules, and how the old rules will be stopped and the new rules will be implemented, keep reading. If My Application Was Filed On Or Before May 9, 2016, Under Which Rules Will It Be Adjudicated? USCIS will transition into the
Extraordinary Ability
Invariably when working with scientists it becomes apparent that USCIS's definition of your "most important" work and our client's definition of their "most important" work are very different. This leads to issues over what findings should be discussed in the memo and
Visas
This month has seen the introduction in the Senate (by Senator Cruz (R)) and the House (by Rep. Mo Brooks) of a bill to several limit the H-1B visa. These bills would set a minimum salary of $110,000 for ALL jobs under the H-1B umbrella. In addition, if one
Adjustment of Status
The Department of State released the March, 2016 visa bulletin earlier today. Below I will go through both the family and employment based backlogs. After reviewing the current backlogs I will discuss the projections by the DOS for further movement. Family Based Backlogs Final Action Dates: Most categories saw little
Adjustment of Status
When you go in to USCIS to be interviewed for your I-485 application, it has been the practice for USCIS to take your EAD card at that time. Why did they develop this policy? Really who knows. It makes no sense as you are not yet approved and need the
passport
We recently blogged about the change in rule being implemented by USCIS regarding the Visa Waiver Program. Basically, those who have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria or who are nationals of those countries (even if they are nationals of another country as well) cannot use the visa waiver program.
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
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 "
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
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