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USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the “Employee-Employer Relationship” in H-1B Petitions

Introduction On Jan. 8, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to adjudication officers to clarify what constitutes a valid employer-employee relationship to qualify for the H-1B ‘specialty occupation’ classification. The memorandum clarifies such relationships, particularly as they pertain to independent contractors, self-employed beneficiaries, and beneficiaries placed at third-party worksites. The memorandum is…

The immigration interview process.

The immigration interview process can be a rather daunting experience for many clients. Therefore it’s very understandable if you’re anxious about your interview because the decision made by a sole officer can potentially have a huge impact on your future. That said, we’ve compiled a few tips and pieces of advice to get you through…

April 2012 Visa Bulletin is out but no big leap for India!

The April 2012 visa bulletin is out but unfortunately there is no big leap for India for the EB2 category. A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during April. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

Want to invest in America and do not know which visa to pick?

America is still the land of opportunity and investing or buying a business in the United States of America is still a good move. In fact, many foreigners want to buy or invest in the United States, yet they are faced with a big question – Which visa to pick or how to enter the…

Testimonial

Shah’s law firm handled my employment immigration case from H1b through Greencard. Attorneys’ Shah and Hasan are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They spent a lot of time understanding my case and suggested the right approach to get a successful decision at each step of the long process. Needless to say, immigration is a complicated…