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H-1B and E-3 Visa

Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

Changing from full-time to part-time is considered a material change and the employer will need to file an amended H1B petition with a new LCA.

Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

Yes, you can set a home office as an H1B worksite, but care must be taken to comply with LCA (Labor Certification Application) requirements.

Khadija DerrickAugust 10, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the California Service Center

We just had an E-2 Petition approved by the California Service Center.

Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

Nationals of Chile and Singapore can qualify for an H1b1 visa if they have an offer from a US employer to work in a specialty occupation and have at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2023

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We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

We seek a full-time Business Immigration Associate with a minimum of 2 years of business immigration experience as a lawyer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 8, 2023

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Canadian Immigration

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

5 notable differences of Canadian and US immigration. Nation-specific quotas; age; time spent in country; language tests; requirement for a sponsoring employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 7, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

What is a private immigration bill, and how and when should it be used?

An overview of the private immigration bill, and how and when to use it.

Khadija DerrickAugust 5, 2023

Approvals

I-140 approval for EB-3 Skilled Worker with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS for an EB-3 skilled worker.

Khadija DerrickAugust 4, 2023

Canadian Immigration

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

This post will provide an overview of the top 5 common pathways that employers, employees, and entrepreneurs can use to obtain temporary work authorization in Canada: LMIA based, Intracompany transferee, Treaty Professional, C11 Entrepreneur, and Treaty Investor.

Khadija DerrickAugust 4, 2023

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Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

We just had a green card approval with USCIS for a spouse of a U.S. citizen.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

If a visa holder has changed employers in the same visa category, they may be able to use their existing visa to enter the U.S., even if it is annotated with the name of their prior employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

Approvals

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

We just had an I-140 approval with USCIS for an EB3 professional. The PERM was recently certified and now that the I-140 is approved, the applicant can proceed with applying for a green card once an immigrant visa is available.

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Can I lose citizenship only because of a previous lie on a naturalization application?

Although lying on a naturalization application is certainly one way to lose U.S. Citizenship, it is not the only way. Revocation of naturalization is sometimes referred to as “denaturalization.”

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

How the government can take a green card away through the rescission process

The government through the Department of Homeland Security also known as DHS may have two options to attempt to take away legal permanent resident status also known as a green card. One option is through a process called Rescission proceedings…

Khadija DerrickAugust 1, 2023

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TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

Scott Legal just had another TN visa approval for a Canadian. The applicant was granted the visa for 3 years under the difficult category of Computer Systems Analyst.

Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023

Questions & Answers

What is an immigrant fee? What happens if I fail to pay the immigrant fee?

USCIS’s immigrant fee is a one-time processing fee required for new permanent residents who are landing in the United States with an immigrant visa.

Khadija DerrickJuly 31, 2023

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Who can be a Supporter for Parole Process Applicants from Cuban, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela?

The Department of Homeland Security, DHS has announced a parole process for nationals and their immediate family of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaraguan that was previously only available to Venezuelans to request to come to the United States for a temporary period…

Khadija DerrickJuly 28, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

DHS Extends TPS for Somalia

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024. TPS is granted to certain groups of people in the wake of natural disasters, wars,…

Khadija DerrickJuly 27, 2023

Two employees working at their new employment

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Can I request to transfer the basis of my pending I-485 adjustment of status (AOS) to a new employment-based petition (I-140)?

It may be possible to request transfer of an I-485 based on one pending or approved I-140 to be based on another pending or approved I-140.

Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2023

Approvals

O-1b Visa Petition Approved by the Vermont Service Center

We just had an O-1b Petition approved by the Vermont Service Center. The petitioning company is based in New York City and the Beneficiary works for the company as a Lighting Designer.

Khadija DerrickJuly 25, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Eligibility Criteria for the new Parole Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Khadija DerrickJuly 25, 2023

E-2 Visa

My E-2 was approved at a U.S. Consulate, and I am extending my status with USCIS. What do I have to include in the extension petition?

If your E-2 was approved at a U.S. Consulate and you want to extend with USCIS, you should be prepared to provide evidence of your initial investment, including the source and trail of funds documents.

Khadija DerrickJuly 24, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

If my H1B transfer petition is denied, do I have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer?

The 60-day grace period is given only once per authorized validity period. If you apply for an H1B transfer during your grace period and this petition is denied, you may not get a second 60-day grace period after the denial.

Khadija DerrickJuly 21, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can USCIS revoke an H1B petition that is already approved?

Yes, an H1B petition is automatically revoked in certain situations, and in other cases, USCIS may issue a notice of intent to revoke (USCIS) for grounds including a petitioner’s noncompliance with H visa requirements.

Khadija DerrickJuly 20, 2023

Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the California Service Center

H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

We’re Hiring a Business Immigration Associate

5 Major Differences of Canadian and US immigration Systems

What is a private immigration bill, and how and when should it be used?

I-140 approval for EB-3 Skilled Worker with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Top 5 pathways for work authorization in Canada

Green Card Approval for Spouse of a U.S. Citizen

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

I-140 Approval for EB-3 Professional with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

Can I lose citizenship only because of a previous lie on a naturalization application?

How the government can take a green card away through the rescission process

TN Approved for Computer Systems Analyst

What is an immigrant fee? What happens if I fail to pay the immigrant fee?

Who can be a Supporter for Parole Process Applicants from Cuban, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela?

DHS Extends TPS for Somalia

Can I request to transfer the basis of my pending I-485 adjustment of status (AOS) to a new employment-based petition (I-140)?

O-1b Visa Petition Approved by the Vermont Service Center

Eligibility Criteria for the new Parole Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

My E-2 was approved at a U.S. Consulate, and I am extending my status with USCIS. What do I have to include in the extension petition?

If my H1B transfer petition is denied, do I have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer?

Can USCIS revoke an H1B petition that is already approved?

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