Khadija Derrick

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Approvals

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant, a national of the United Kingdom, was granted the visa for 5 years.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Consular Processing

The goal in preventing deportation/removal is not to avoid departure from the United States, but to facilitate the green card under the difficult circumstances presented by a deportation court case.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

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Immigration

Can I Use the B-1 or B-2 Visitor Visa to Enter the US?

Professional musicians need an O or P visa to play at concerts in the United States. Amateur musicians can enter the US on B2 visa to perform uncompensated.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

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Approvals

EB1A I-140 Approval for Expert in Insurance Technology

The applicant is a renowned expert in the field of insurance technology and will apply for a green card at a U.S. Consulate.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

A woman celebrating an approval of her O-1A Visa

Approvals

O-1A Approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

The applicant is an individual of extraordinary ability in business and was granted a 3 year approval to work as a Business Management Consultant.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

Immigration

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Adjustment of Status

Keep in mind that not all noncitizens facing deportation/removal cases will qualify for a green card or even if eligible for a green card qualify for a green card through the adjustment of status process.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

Immigration

Failing to notify the immigration court of your changed address

A noncitizen having to traverse through immigration course proceedings will find that because of the many rules dictating court procedures and also eligibility for different forms of relief, the court process will become extremely confusing to an inexperienced individual.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 4, 2022

Two business men working on their E-2 visa renewal

E-2 Visa Immigration

When Should I Renew my E-2 Visa?

E-2 investors should start thinking about the E-2 renewal process several months before their visa expires and should consider whether they want to renew at a U.S. Consulate or with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 4, 2022

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Immigration

Obtaining a green card for family members of U-Visa beneficiaries

A U-Visa is a non-immigrant status that grants to noncitizens with no other status to live in the United States the benefit of not being removed form the United States and work authorization for a period of four years.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 3, 2022

Immigration

How can I apply for a waiver of the J-1 Visa 2-year home residency requirement?

J-1 foreign residents can apply to waive the 2-year home residency requirement through securing a 3+ year employment at a government sponsored healthcare facility in underserved areas.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 3, 2022

Approvals

E-2 Employee Visa Approval for a Senior Manager

E-2 employee visa approval at the U.S. Embassy in London. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business is a recruitment consultancy based in New York.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2022

Immigration

Obtaining a Green Card from U-Visa Status

One of the benefits of obtaining a U-Visa other than being protected from removal and receiving work authorization for a period of four years, is the fact that a U-Visa beneficiary after maintaining such status for a period of three…

Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2022

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Family Immigration Immigration

Emergency Travel with a Pending Green Card Application

Applicants with pending green card applications can apply for emergency travel documents or ask for an expedited decision on their I-131 application if they need to travel before their I-131 has been approved.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2022

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Immigration

Is it possible to file late for TPS protection/registration?

If you are from a TPS designated country, you will first have to confirm whether initial registration is still open for your country or if you have TPS whether you are eligible to apply for re-registration during the re-registration period.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2022

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News

News: USCIS updates O1-A guidelines for STEM applicants

On January 21, USCIS published updates to its policy guidelines that clarify how O1A cases would be adjudicated, with a focus on applicants in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) fields.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 31, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa

FY 2023 H-1B Cap Registration Starts March 1

The initial registration period for the FY2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern Standard Time on March 1 and run through noon EST on March 18, 2022.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 28, 2022

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Immigration PERM

What is a PERM Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD)?

Employers who sponsor foreign nationals for a green card through the PERM process are required to pay the prevailing wage (or higher) as determined by a Prevailing Wage Determination.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 28, 2022

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Immigration

Temporary Protected Status Applicants Can Now File Online

Starting from November 29, 2021, all applicants who are eligible to file for temporary protect status may file online on the myUSCIS website.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2022

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Immigration TN Visa

Do I Need to Work for a U.S. Employer on a TN Visa?

One of the TN requirements is that the employer making the job offer must be a U.S. entity, meaning either a U.S. company or a U.S. individual.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2022

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Immigration

USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60 Day Rule for Medical Report Signatures

USCIS has announced that they will temporarily waive the 60 days requirement for civil surgeons signing the Form I-693 medical examination and vaccination record.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2022

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Immigration National Interest Waiver

News: USCIS updates National Interest Waiver (NIW) guidelines for Entrepreneurs

On January 21, 2022, USCIS published significant updates to its guidelines that outline how national interest waiver (NIW) cases are adjudicated. Detailed sections were added that provide valuable insights for applicants that fall under two categories.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2022

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Immigration

USCIS Rule to Expand Premium Processing Under Review

USCIS has submitted for federal review a regulation that will expand the premium processing adjudication program to include additional case types.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2022

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Immigration

What is a conviction for immigration purposes? Is there a way to expunge a conviction to avoid immigration consequences?

Immigration laws define a conviction as a formal judgement of guilt entered by a court based on either a finding of guilt by a judge, jury or a plea of guilty

Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2022

A woman happily looking up at "approved"

Approvals

E-2 Visa Approval for Gas Station at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

We just had an E-2 investor visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. The applicant was granted the visa for 5 years and the business operates two gas stations and convenience stores.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 24, 2022

E-2 Investor Visa Approval at the U.S. Consulate in London

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Consular Processing

Can I Use the B-1 or B-2 Visitor Visa to Enter the US?

EB1A I-140 Approval for Expert in Insurance Technology

O-1A Approval at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Adjustment of Status

Failing to notify the immigration court of your changed address

When Should I Renew my E-2 Visa?

Obtaining a green card for family members of U-Visa beneficiaries

How can I apply for a waiver of the J-1 Visa 2-year home residency requirement?

E-2 Employee Visa Approval for a Senior Manager

Obtaining a Green Card from U-Visa Status

Emergency Travel with a Pending Green Card Application

Is it possible to file late for TPS protection/registration?

News: USCIS updates O1-A guidelines for STEM applicants

FY 2023 H-1B Cap Registration Starts March 1

What is a PERM Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD)?

Temporary Protected Status Applicants Can Now File Online

Do I Need to Work for a U.S. Employer on a TN Visa?

USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60 Day Rule for Medical Report Signatures

News: USCIS updates National Interest Waiver (NIW) guidelines for Entrepreneurs

USCIS Rule to Expand Premium Processing Under Review

What is a conviction for immigration purposes? Is there a way to expunge a conviction to avoid immigration consequences?

E-2 Visa Approval for Gas Station at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto

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