20 May

USCIS releases Frequently Asked Questions on H4 EAD

REMINDER: Do NOT submit an application for employment authorization (Form I-765) before May 26, 2015. USCIS will not accept a Form I-765 requesting employment authorization based on your H-4 status until the H-4 rule takes effect on May 26, 2015. If you submit a Form I-765 requesting employment authorization on this basis before May 26,…

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06 May

Another Student Visa Fraud Involving Indians

Unfortunately although the Tri Valley University was a traumatic event for many Indian students, it seems that the scams and duping of students have not stopped. After Herguan University  CEO was indicted and plead guilty for fraud, now we are seeing another group of people helping with Financial Aid fraud. According to Times of India:…

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04 May

Can Yemen Nationals file for an Asylum?

With the unfortunate situation in Yemen, many Yemenis current present in the United States are wondering whether they have to go back or they can stay. Recently the USCIS has decided that they will allow extension for certain visas for Yemenis, however this is not a permanent solution.  As such we have tried to analyze…

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04 May

USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2016 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions

USCIS announced May 4, 2015, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2016 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, the time frame for returning these petitions is uncertain. USCIS…

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28 Apr

USCIS Alerts Yemeni Nationals to Available Immigration Relief Measures

USCIS is closely monitoring conditions in Yemen. Due to the current unstable security situation, USCIS seeks to highlight several available immigration relief measures that may assist eligible Yemeni nationals. Immigration relief measures that may be available upon request include: Change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even if…

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25 Apr

SAVE JOBS USA filed a lawsuit against DHS H4 EAD rules – Breaking Bad News!

Save Jobs USA filed a lawsuit regarding H4 EAD rules against DHS. Please read lawsuit. Note this is only a declaratory judgment lawsuit, the lawsuit does not interrupt the process at this point but it might actually hinder the possibility of filing. As such until further notice, we need to assume that the May, 26,…

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