Congrats to all of our H-1B nonimmigrant professionals on their selection in the Lottery!! For others, we are pleased to work to find alternatives to the H-1B and to patiently wait to see if more Lotteries will be run before March 2023. Stay tuned for more business immigration law updates from Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak...
Regla de Carga Pública a Partir del 15 de octubre de 2019
El 14 de agosto de 2019, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional publicó una norma final relativa al motivo de inadmisibilidad de los cargos públicos que se hace efectiva el 15 de octubre de 2019, por lo tanto, no se aplica a los casos presentados antes de...
Public Charge Rule Effective October 15, 2019
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule concerning the public charge ground of inadmissibility which becomes effective on October 15, 2019, therefore does not apply to cases filed before this date. This rule will apply to both nonimmigrant and immigrant cases, and imposes a “public benefit condition” on...
Immigrating to Canada: The Language Test
What score do I need on the language test to be granted Express Entry to Canada?Individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada as a skilled immigrant using the Express Entry option will be required to undergo one of the approved language skills tests. The language test can be high stakes for immigrants to Canada, as...
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“Travel Ban 3.0”: Are you health insurance compliant?
On October 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that will be effective November 3, 2019 that will seek to deny visas to immigrants who would be a financial burden on the healthcare system. The rule further defines this to mean that immigrants must demonstrate that they are able to purchase unsubsidized commercial health insurance...
USCIS Update on H-1B Cap Electronic Registration System.
For many international students in the U.S on an F-1 visa, a major goal is to secure an employer for H-1B visa sponsorship. In order to change nonimmigrant visa status from an F-1 to an H-1B, the student can elect to try and go directly to H-1B status or go from F-1 OPT...
USCIS Update on H-1B Cap Electronic Registration System.
Earlier this year, USCIS published a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The final rule reverses the order by which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B petitions under the H-1B regular cap and the advanced degree exemption, and it...
Job Loss When Transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B
For many international students in the U.S on an F-1 visa, a major goal is to secure an employer for H-1B visa sponsorship. In order to change nonimmigrant visa status from an F-1 to an H-1B, the student can elect to try and go directly to H-1B status or go from F-1 OPT...
How Many Visas and Green Cards Are Approved Every Year?
Millions of people apply for U.S. visas and green cards each year. Not all of these applications are approved. There are caps that limit the number of applications approved each year resulting in the denial of many applications. Some applications may meet the relevant requirements, but the number of visas granted has already been...
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Türkiye’ye Dönüş Korkusu: İltica Süreci Rehberi
Türkiye’nin şu anki siyasi iklimi ve sivil huzursuzluğu, özellikle Temmuz 2016’da yaşanan darbe girişimi, Türk vatandaşları arasında korku uyandırdı. Sonuç olarak, uzun zamandır Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde bulunan birçok kişi eve geri dönmekten korkuyor. Ayrıca, darbe döneminde Türkiye'de bulunan birçok kişi İltica talebinde bulunmak üzere Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'ne kaçtı. NPZ, geri dönmekten korkan birçok...
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