Immigration

Here we have the latest news within the immigration. Read breaking news on immigration updated and analysis at Shah Peerally Law Group

Successful Outcome in a DOL case

October 10 2016 - One year ago, a client called us for consultation in a "panic mode" because his employer was refusing to pay him on his contract as an H1B employee. We recommended his case to the Department of Labor. The latter ruled in his favor. He was able to recover his full six months salary with penalties but also he was able to transfer his H1B based on the situation without a pay check stub. Now we are looking into a U visa for him. We wish him all the best!Read More Breaking News

Only around 66,000 out of the 179,000 expected H4 EAD applied

According to an article on Bloomberg BNA by Laura.D Francis, only 37% of those eligible to file for an H4 EAD, did file. "The DHS estimated that as many as 179,600 H-4 spouses would be eligible to apply for work permits during the first year. To date, however, only 66,571 applications have been filed and 58,232 approved, according to figures provided to Bloomberg BNA Sept. 30 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the DHS agency that handles the applications. That’s about 37 percent of the eligible population." Unfortunately, this is not surprising based…Read More Breaking News

State Department Guidance Directive on Prudential NIV Visa Revocations (Sept. 2, 2016)

The Department would like to bring to your attention a policy implemented on  November 5, 2015, which requires consular officers to prudentially revoke (i.e., without  making a determination that the individual is inadmissible) nonimmigrant visas of individuals arrested for, or convicted of, driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, or similar arrests/convictions, that occurred within the previous five years, as detailed in 9 FAM 403.11-3(A). This requirement does not apply when the arrest/conviction occurred prior to the date of the visa application and has already been assessed within the context of a…Read More Breaking News

USCIS Proposes Rule to Welcome International Entrepreneurs

This might be good news for new investors and bringing more jobs to United States citizens. Release Date: August 26, 2016 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new rule, which would allow certain international entrepreneurs to be considered for parole (temporary permission to be in the United States) so that they may start or scale their businesses here in the United States. Read the advance version of the notice of proposed rulemaking: International Entrepreneur Rule. Once the notice of proposed rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, the public will…Read More Breaking News

Shah Peerally Law Show June 30th 2016

This law shows covers H4 visa and H4 EADs most frequently asked questions including changing jobs while and spouse on H4 EAD, revocation of I-140 impact on H4 and H4 EAD.  Attorney Shah Peerally also covers issues relating to students new rules on I-983.  Listen to the recorded podcast on ITunes, Google play and Podomatics.Read More Breaking News

Using the EB1c and L1A as an investor visa and reduce the waiting on EB category for India and China

  • Posted on June 22, 2016
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Many are wondering how they can open a branch or subsidiary in the United States and ultimately travel to the United States. The L1A is good option which can turn into a permanent residence under EB1c. It is also provides alternatives to those individuals and company employees from India and China who have been waiting for years under the EB2 and EB3 categories. Indeed EB1 category is current for both India and China as well as other countries of the world. This podcast and video by attorney Sharif Silmi from the Shah Peerally…Read More Breaking News

Congratulations to The Shah Peerally Law Team for another great VAWA win!

VAWA are for those who had a bona marriage to a US citizen or greencard holder and who have been abused.  Today, we won a difficult VAWA case, the Shah Peerally law group including Shabana, Shah Peerally and attorney Sharif Silmi argued the case and we won. Here is what Sharif has to say about VAWA and U Visa. We have placed this both on podcast and youtube. Please share.Read More Breaking News

H1B Layoffs and Job Loss

June 20 2016 - In America'Layoffs' are part and parcel of the workforce industry. However, when an H1B visa holder is terminated, things are not so easy for them. The biggest issue is that H1B visas do not offer a "grace period" so that the employee has a chance to find another position to actually 'transfer' the employment. However, it is not all lost because the H1B employee has other options namely the new employment with a cap exempt situation. The video attached covers the issues related to H1B visa holders in situations…Read More Breaking News

Approval of a Spousal Immediate Relative Visa Petition under Section 204(l) – Death of Petitioning Spouse

A memo from the USCIS on November 18 2015 clarifies what happens to the Beneficiary when a petition US citizen spouse dies before 2 years of the marriage. SUBJECT: Approval of a Spousal Immediate Relative Visa Petition under Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act after the Death of a U.S. Citizen Petitioner Revision to Adjudicator’s Field Manual Chapter 10.21(a), (b), (c)(2) and the last paragraph of (c)(5) (AFM Update AD-15-02) to implement Williams v. DHS Secretary, 741 F.3d 1228 (11th Cir. 2014) Purpose The Policy Memorandum (PM) revises chapter 10.21(a), (b),…Read More Breaking News

Options for Middle East Investors or Workers to come to the USA

The United States is still one of the most praised destinations for investors. Countries such as the UAE are international business hubs especially Dubai, and Oman. However, these countries although will offer work permits but no permanent residency or citizenship to those living in those countries. As such many are looking for a more permanent solution for the future. For those people we have looked into the options from UAE to the United States. Note that this presentation does not covers all the possibilities but only some of the most common options. We…Read More Breaking News

Dealing with no birth certificate

Whenever you are filing an immigrant visa such as parents petition, marriage petition, or an adjustment of status among other applications, there is a requirement for a birth certificate. Unfortunately for some, this is not available. This audio and video explain how to deal with unavailable birth certificates.Read More Breaking News