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O1 Visa alternative to H1B

  • Posted on February 18, 2019
  • /Under H1B
Many don't know that they might qualify for an O1 visa. O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. The O nonimmigrant classification is commonly referred to as: O-1A: individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics (not including the arts, motion pictures…Read More Breaking News

Work Visa USA

  • Posted on July 30, 2018
  • /Under e3 visa
Lately many have been asking their options to work in the United States. This video covers the main visas available to come to the United States and work. However, it is in no way a comprehensive explanation of all the visas that is available to emigrate to the USA. Please feel free to share.Read More Breaking News

Self-Petition is Possible for Workers of Extraordinary Ability

  • Posted on December 19, 2017
  • /Under EB1
EB1A is really a new term for something that has long been present in the United States. Unlike the typical immigrants, an EB1A is all about entering alone, a completely outside of the chain migration business – no family member or employer is involved; totally self-supporting, a self-sponsored green card category. The standard for EB1A is high and reserved for intending immigrants who are among the most capable and accomplished in their professional fields within the arts, sciences, education, business, and sports. It is their cutting-edge, groundbreaking, scholarly, and influential work that makes them the…Read More Breaking News

Guidance on Notice to, and Standing for, AC21 Beneficiaries about I-140 Approvals Being Revoked After Matter of V-S-G- Inc.

This is quite good news  regarding withdrawal and revocation of I-140. Based on the Matter of V-S-G Inc, USCIS will now inform both petitioners and beneficiaries on Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) and Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID. However the beneficiaries will have to have duly filed an AC 21 supplement J. See complete memo below. Policy " On November 11, 2017, USCIS adopted as a matter of policy the AAO’s decision in Matter of V-S-G- Inc., which held that beneficiaries who have properly ported under AC21 are affected parties who…Read More Breaking News

Breaking News: USCIS to conduct Interviews for All Employment Based Green Cards

According to an article by Politico, it seems that under the rules of "extreme vetting", USCIS will be conducting an interview on adjustment of status for those applying for permanent residence based on employment (EB). Immigration authorities will require an in-person interview for certain applicants for green cards, a change likely to slow the process of obtaining one. The new requirement, which was confirmed Friday by a spokesman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will apply to anyone moving from an employment-based visa to lawful permanent residency. Visa holders who are family…Read More Breaking News

The Future of Immigrants and Non Immigrants Under Trump

The Shah Peerally Law Show covered issues related to immigration especially on the future of immigration law once Trump is president. This is what was reported by NPR on Trump as a President"...on the first day, I will take the following five actions to restore security and the constitutional rule of law: * FIRST, cancel every unconstitutional executive action, memorandum and order issued by President Obama * SECOND, begin the process of selecting a replacement for Justice Scalia from one of the 20 judges on my list, who will uphold and defend the…Read More Breaking News

Possible Options for H4 Children Dependents Turning 21.

  • Posted on October 19, 2016
  • /Under H1B
Immigration For those from India and China on EB2 and EB3 visas, the waiting time is far too long (see petition for reduction Of EB2 and EB3 time). This causes much concern for those who have children that are about to turn 21. H4 visas are attached to spouses and children that are dependents or are immediate family of H1 B visa holders. The H4 Visa has no limitations for spouses as long as the H1B is valid. Children who turn 21 unfortunately lose the H4 Visa, thus causing great problems for families…Read More Breaking News

AILA calling on sample of H1B amendment cases denied Based on Simeio decision.

"AILA's Annual Conference panel discussing Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, 26 I&N Dec. 542 (AAO 2015), is seeking examples of RFEs or denials received concerning issues presented by the decision, such as questioning a work site change in terms of the worker's maintenance of status, resulting from either the filing of an amended H-1B petition (I-129) or the filing of an application to adjust status to lawful permanent resident (I-485). Please send examples to Leslie Dellon at [email protected], subject line "Matter of Simeio Solutions RFE/Denial."Read More Breaking News

Comments Period Completed on the long Awaiting Rule for I-140 – Now on Final Stage!

The rule "Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting Highly-Skilled H-1B Alien Workers" has now reached its final stage.  Let us hope we will  see some breakthrough on this one. DHS/USCIS Final Rule Stage Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting Highly-Skilled H-1B Alien Workers 1615-AC05 Here is a Summary of the regulation proposed. Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant…Read More Breaking News

June 2016 Visa Bulletin – The Big Retrogression and the “Trump Effect”

May 9 2016 - The June 2016 Visa Bulletin is a 'horror' situation for many Indians who were hoping that there will be some movement forward on the June 2016 Visa Bulletin. Not only we did not see an EB India movement forward, we saw a colossal retrogression. Some people have qualified it as the "Trump Effect". Looking back at all the problems Indian students and Indian immigrant workers are facing, we can only concur that there is some sort of Trump Effect affecting the thousands of employment based categories. As you can…Read More Breaking News

Can you transfer an H1B if your I-140 was revoked?

  • Posted on April 5, 2016
  • /Under H1B
This is a very popular question when H1B visa holders find themselves with revoked I-140 petitions.  The common scenario is as follows: Raj works for a company A, Company A has obtained an approved form I-140 based on an approved labor certification. Thanks to the approved I-140 Raj obtains another extra three years on his H1B bringing it to 9 years. Raj has reached 7th year of a 9 years extension and Raj decides to move to company B. Raj presently believes that since he has two more years on his H1B, he…Read More Breaking News

Filing your EB permanent residence while you are abroad

Mar 22, 2016 — Many who are tired of waiting want to know if either they can file their permanent residence (EB category) while in India or can they wait in India while the I-140 is being processed? This video explains the possibilities of such a plan. We also have another video for F1 students to move directly to a permanent residence (greencard) please watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLkWJQEjivk Both of the above follow the same concept of future employment. Make sure you have a lawyer who understands the concept of future employment before applying.Read More Breaking News
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