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L-1 Visa

Can a company promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer?

A company can promote an employee to a new role as part of an L-1 visa transfer as long as the employee is qualified for the new role.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2024

L-1 Visa

I have had multiple roles within the same company, will this impact my L-1 petition?

An L-1 applicant who held multiple roles during their one year of employment abroad will need to show that each role qualifies as a managerial, executive or specialized knowledge role.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 4, 2024

Uncategorized

Are employers allowed to ask me if I need sponsorship?

Protections against discrimination based on citizenship status do not extend to nonimmigrants, but other protections might apply.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 3, 2024

Uncategorized

My marriage-based green card petition was filed with USCIS. What should I expect next?

This blog post summarizes the next steps that happen after your marriage based green card is filed with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 2, 2024

Uncategorized

G-1 Visa: Can my dependents work/study in the U.S.?

Certain dependents of G-1 visa holder can work in the U.S. after they get an EAD and can study in the U.S. as well.

Khadija DerrickDecember 28, 2023

News

USCIS to Increase Fees for Premium Processing in 2024

Starting February 26, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement increased fees for premium processing of certain employment-based petitions and applications.

Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Who is an H-1B Cap-exempt employer?

Certain employers such as institutions of higher education, non-profit research organizations or governmental research organizations are H-1B cap-exempt employers, don’t have to go through the H1b lottery process and can sponsor you for an h1b visa at any time.

Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023

Family Immigration

Using Assets for Affidavit of Support

If your annual income is not sufficient to meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the Affidavit of Support, you can submit evidence of and rely on your assets.

Khadija DerrickDecember 26, 2023

Family Immigration

Can I volunteer in the U.S. on a B visa?

If you want to volunteer in the U.S. on a B-1 visa, you can only do so if you will be participating in a voluntary service program that benefits U.S. local communities.

Khadija DerrickDecember 25, 2023

Family Immigration

What is the Affidavit of Support in a family-sponsored immigration application?

The Affidavit of Support demonstrates that the sponsoring relative has sufficient income and/or assets to support the person they are sponsoring for the green card.

Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2023

Approvals

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approved for a Legal Scholar & Educator

We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in approximately two weeks after it was filed with premium processing.

Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2023

Family Immigration

F-1: Should I Change status or apply at a Consulate?

You can either apply for an F-1 visa at a Consulate or change your status to F-1 student through USCIS.

Khadija DerrickDecember 21, 2023

E-2 Visa

What happens after I submit a waiver request at my E-2 visa interview?

What happens after submitting a waiver request at the E-2 interview.

Khadija DerrickDecember 20, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa

What is an E-3 and how can I apply?

Australian citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher that work or will work in a specialty occupation may be eligible to apply for an E-3 visa to work in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 18, 2023

Approvals

E-2 Visa Petition Approved by the U.S. Consulate in Tokyo, Japan for AI Technology Business

We just had an E-2 visa petition approved at the U.S. consulate in Tokyo, Japan.

Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2023

National Interest Waiver

Case Study: Can an EB2 NIW petition be approved for a junior researcher?

A junior researcher of medical psychology was found eligible EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) based on his critical supporting role on a longitudinal epidemiological study funded by U.S. government agencies.

Khadija DerrickDecember 15, 2023

Approvals