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The ability to pay in an I-140 petition, which is part of the U.S. immigration process, is a requirement that an employer must meet when sponsoring a foreign national for an employment-based permanent residency (also known as a green card). Essentially, the employer must demonstrate to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that they have the financial capacity to pay the offered salary to the foreign worker.

Filing Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, is a necessary step for individuals who were granted conditional resident status through marriage and want to convert it to permanent residency.

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Releases FAQs for FY2024 Employment-Based Adjustment of Status In a recent upd...

An H-2B visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for non-agricultural jobs when there is a shortage of qualified U.S. workers. The H-2B program is designed to address the seasonal or peak-load needs of businesses, such as those in hospitality, landscaping, construction, and other industries.

Proving derivative citizenship in the United States typically involves providing evidence that you meet the legal requirements for acquiring citizenship through a parent or parents. The exact documentation required can vary depending on your individual circumstances, such as your age, whether your parents were citizens by birth or naturalization, and whether your parents were married. Here are general steps and types of documents that might be needed:

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: Visa Revalidation Process Set for Spring 2024  The Department of State is diligently...

Self-petitioning for a U.S. green card is a pathway available to certain categories of individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Announces Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for FY 2024 In a significant u...

The I-601 waiver, formally known as the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, is a form used in the United States immigration process. It allows individuals who are ineligible for a visa or green card due to certain grounds of inadmissibility to request a waiver (or forgiveness) of these grounds under specific circumstances.

Dear Valued Clients, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: No Government Shutdown Relief for Federal Operations: Good news arrived this week as Congres...

Dear Valued Clients, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? Congress has passed a continuing resolution (CR) ...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this week's  edition, we bring you important updates and information from the legal world, including developments in immigration, AI regulations, and more. White House Issues Executive Order on AI President Biden has issue...

Dear Clients & Subscribers, We have some important updates from the USCIS regarding the EB-5 Regional Center Program, H-1B visa lottery, J-1 and L-1 visas. In our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to share the latest changes with you. Department of Homeland Security Proposes Moderniza...

L1-B and L1-A visas are work visas for people from other countries to work in the USA. These visas have time limits, and when they expire, you must either leave the USA or find another way to stay. If you're working in the USA on an L1-A visa, it might expire before your job finishes.

In a significant development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated a proposed rulemaking process to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing ...

Dear Valued Clients and Subscribers,We hope this weekly update finds you well. At the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie PC, we are committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration law that may impact you or your loved ones. Here are some important updates for this wee...

Can I file multiple Cap Subject H-1B visas (lottery) from multiple companies? The short answer is Yes. You can file multiple Cap Subject H-1B visas from multiple companies provided these multiple companies are not affiliated or owned and operated by the same entity or individuals.

Dear Clients and Partners, We hope this newsletter finds you well. At the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie, P.C., we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates in the field of immigration law that may affect you or your loved ones.  USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Do...

 A Comprehensive Guide Introduction:    H-1B visas provide opportunities for foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States. However, employers may sometimes need to terminate the employment of H-1B visa workers for various reasons. This article outlines the procedures and...

U.S. immigration policies regarding H-1B visas required employers to file an amended H-1B petition when there was a significant change in the employee's work location. Failure to do so could potentially lead to H-1B revocation or other legal consequences.

Dear Clients and Subscribers, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters that may impact your status or eligibility. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: 2nd Round of H-1B Filing Deadline is ...

Dear Clients, We hope this newsletter finds you well. We would like to bring to your attention some important updates from the USCIS regarding adjustment of status applications and other critical matters including the potential implications of a government shutdown. Adjustment of Status Applica...

Dear Clients and Subscribers, We hope this newsletter finds you well. Here are the latest updates in the world of immigration and visa processing for the week of September 22nd, 2023. H-1B Visa Program Reforms U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rule that would amend sev...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this month's update, we bring you important information from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding recent policy clarifications and changes. USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria ...

F-1 visa students who violate the terms of their visa by failing to comply with the Department of Homeland Security rules risk falling out of their visa status, losing benefits such as on-campus employment, and CPT and OPT opportunities.