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Advance Parole, EAD and other filing fees increase from Nov 23, 2010
The final fee rule will increase the average application and petition fees by approximately 10 percent. Form No. Application/Petition Description Existing Fees (effective through Nov. 22, 2010 Adjusted Fees (effective beginning Nov. 23, 2010) I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident … Continue reading →
After I upgrade from EB3 to EB2, do I have to file a new I-485?
According to the most recent USCIS policy memo, yes you must file a new I-485 if you upgrade. Anecdotal evidence from the field, however, suggests that this policy is being ignored by a substantial number of service center adjudicators. Many … Continue reading →
H4 visas and status demystified
We receive questions on a daily basis about H4 visas and status. For this reason, we have decided to create a FAQ in the hope of demystifying these issues. Q: I have an H4. If my spouse changes jobs, can … Continue reading →
Going abroad to apply for an H visa, encountering problems, returning with AP
Many people who have filed for adjustment of status want or need to maintain H1B status while their AOS application is being processed. In some cases, when they go abroad to apply for a new H1B visa, they encounter difficulties … Continue reading →
Social Networking Sites and H1-B
Social networking site data continues to be a problem for people applying for benefits with the USCIS. You should assume that when you file something, or something is filed on your behalf, the CIS adjudicator is going to look you … Continue reading →
Lengthy travel abroad while AOS is pending
Many people ask questions about how long they may remain abroad using advance parole while they are applying for adjustment of status. There are no bright line tests that provide specific answers. Let’s review what we know about advance … Continue reading →
Do H1B visas remain valid if you change employers?
Yes they do. As long as the H1B nonimmigrant has not violated status and has a current I-797 H1B approval notice for his or her current employer, the “old” visa remain valid until it expires. Below, find a memo from … Continue reading →
Changing jobs – before and after green card approval
There has been a great deal of confusion concerning how and when employment based (EB) applicants may change employers. We have decided to present a brief, but hopefully comprehensive, analysis and explanation. In this article, we will examine the rules … Continue reading →
Resumes for H1-B Application
When someone prepares a resume, they want to present their best side to the world. Unfortunately, this can come back and bite you if you are not careful. If you work for SmallConsulting, Inc., on a project for Microsoft, do … Continue reading →