07 Jun

Why the H4 visas’ law needs to change.

Written by An Anonymous H4 Visa Holder: The scope of this article is not to discuss whether or not the H visas should be allowed. Instead it centers on the viewpoint that given that the H visas exist as an immigration policy, the H4 aspect of it needs to be brought out in the open…

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06 Jun

U.S. District Court (District of Minesota) determines that there is no H-1B for Operations and Finance Analyst – Palace Wine & Spirits v. USCIS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA “The evidence in the record does not compel findings contrary to those made by USCIS. Noting that the Court may not substitute its judgment for that of USCIS, the Court concludes that USCIS’s determination that the Operations and Finance Analyst position is not a “specialty occupation” is reasonably…

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04 Jun

Tips when filing the DS 160 form regarding Misrepresentation finding (the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form)

You should  pick the choice “Yes” on visa application if you were subject to INA 221g The Department of States treats the suspension for administrative processing (INA 221g) as a refusal, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires that such refusals be reported on the ESTA application.  The Custom Border Patrol (CBP), will request…

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31 May

Attention University of Northern Virginia Students

UPDATE (August 12, 2011): As of August 11, 2011, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has accepted the University of Northern Virginia’s (UNVA) application for new Designated School Officials. Nonimmigrant students who require action be taken on their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records may now contact the school directly with their requests….

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31 May

You should not miss our special H4 show on Friday June 1st on KLOK 1170AM

The Shah Peerally Law Show will be featuring all the issues on H4 on Friday June 1st at 9pm.  The show will feature the difficulties and issues related to H4 visas. Host: Shah Peerally Co-Host: Pawan, Waqas, Chaz, Anna Do not forget to download our FREE app. (Iphone and Android) for www.AttorneyOnAir.com Attorney On Air…

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30 May

Memo indicates when someone can file the form I-130 at the Department of State (US Consulate)

USCIS Policy Memo: Process for Responding to Requests by DOS to Accept a Locally Filed I-130 “This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance and procedures for managers when responding to requests by DOS to accept a locally filed Form I-130 where USCIS does not have a presence.” – DOS-I130May1412.

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