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​​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: The Future of Business Immigration Under a Hardline Trump Administration As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in…

An H-1B audit is a review conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that employers hiring H-1B workers comply with legal and regulatory requirements. These audits examine whether the employer is meeting wage requirements, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring that working conditions are consistent with…

If you’re a green card holder working overseas, it’s essential to take steps to preserve your U.S. residency for naturalization eligibility. Long absences can disrupt your ability to file for citizenship (N-400) and could even jeopardize your green card. Filing for a reentry permit and, in some cases, an N-470 application to preserve residency for…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 08, 2024 | 1 Comment ​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: What Will Happen Under the New Trump Administration: Election Aftermath…

Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) as a non-immigrant visa holder is a straightforward process but requires specific documentation to prove your eligibility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you obtain a Social Security Card. Step 1: Check Your Eligibility Only certain visa holders are eligible for an SSN:• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holders…

The EB-1A green card pathway has emerged as an increasingly viable solution for Indian professionals in computer science, IT management, and project management facing severe backlog delays in the U.S. employment-based immigration system. With priority dates for Indian applicants in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories lagging as far back as 2012, highly skilled professionals are…

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: EB-1A Green Card Pathway: An Exceptional Option for Indian Computer and Management Professionals Facing Decade-Long Priority Date Backlogs The EB-1A green card…

The “Dropbox” for visa renewal refers to the Interview Waiver Program (IWP) offered by the U.S. Department of State. This program allows certain visa applicants to renew their visas without having to attend an in-person interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. The term “Dropbox” comes from the process where eligible applicants can drop off…

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: October 2024 DOL Updates on PERM and PWD Processing Times As of October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is…

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: November 2024 Visa Bulletin: No Changes in Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Availability; USCIS Continues to Accept Dates for Filing The U.S. Department of…