10 Mar

What you need to know about H4 EAD.

The H4 EAD or work permit, is one of the best thing that has happened to those on H4 Visa. It is important, that you know exactly how it works and who is filing for you. For example, it might not be a good idea for someone to do a change of status instead or…

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20 Feb

March 2015 Visa Bulletin – India EB2 moving to January 1, 2007

EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES First:  Priority Workers:  28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required for fourth and fifth preferences. Second:  Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability:  28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required by first preference. Third:  Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other…

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17 Feb

Federal Judge in Texas stops DACA and DAPA

Here is a message from the USCIS Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson Concerning the District Court’s Ruling Concerning DAPA and DACA I strongly disagree with Judge Hanen’s decision to temporarily enjoin implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Department…

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15 Feb

H4 EAD might be coming soon

Based on the information we are getting seems the H4 employment authorization is coming soon for some H4 holders. Those who will actually be eligible will be 1. Under AC 21 – have reached 6th years extension and above 2. Has an H1 spouse with an approved I-140 So far, it seems only those under…

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07 Feb

Executive Action on Immigration by President Obama.

Last November, President Obama suggested executive actions related to immigration, after the Congress failed to clear the immigration reform bill – it is the same senate that approved immigration bill in June 2013! As on date, there are 11 million immigrants in the US, who aren’t documented yet. Out of the 11 million, 19% are…

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