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February 09, 2024 – Weekly Immigration News Update
Dear Clients and Colleagues, We trust this newsletter reaches you in good health. In this edition, we’re excited to share significant updates and information from the legal world. Learn about USCIS’ efforts to simplify the H-1B filing process, new policy update pertaining to Extension and Change of Status Requests, and insights into the Immigration Ramifications…
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Litigation Options for Nepali Doctors Affected by USMLE Score Cancellation
Navigating Legal Remedies and Protecting Professional Futures By Keshab Raj Seadie, Esq. The situation involving the invalidation of USMLE scores in Nepal due to cheating raises several legal and remedial avenues for affected doctors, including potential federal litigation and the pursuit of injunctive relief. Here are the options in detail: Federal Litigation Due Process Challenges:…
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Overcoming Financial Hurdles: Demonstrating Ability to Pay in I-140 Petitions Despite Limited Funds
The Yates Memo, officially titled “Ability to Pay under Section 204.5(g)(2)” and issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on May 4, 2004, provides guidance on how to determine an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date onwards in employment-based immigrant visa petitions, including those filed on Form I-140,…
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February 02, 2024 – Weekly Immigration News Update
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 Reforms H-1B Lottery System: Ensuring Fairness with One Entry Per Applicant and Preventing System Manipulation In a groundbreaking move, the Department…
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January 26, 2024 – Weekly Immigration News Update
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 Digital Revolution for H-1B Registration and Filing Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to transform the H-1B…
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EB-5 Investor Visa: A Gateway to U.S. Permanent Residency
The EB-5 Green Card, also known as the EB-5 Investor Visa, represents a unique pathway for foreign investors and their families to gain permanent residency in the United States. Our law firm offers expert guidance on this process, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and successful application. Understanding the EB-5 Green Card The EB-5 Green Card is…
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January 19, 2024 – Weekly Immigration News Update
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 New Organizational Accounts for H-1B Process USCIS Online Organizational Accounts for H-1B Filings: In February, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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January 12, 2024 – Weekly Immigration News Update
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 USCIS’ initiatives to streamline H-1B filing process, premium fee adjustments, new policy guidance for “Ability to Pay” in employment-based immigrant visas and find out how you can qualify…
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Obtaining Permanent Residency in the United States
The “Exceptional Ability Green Card” and the “National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card” are two distinct paths for obtaining permanent residency in the United States, typically falling under the EB-2 visa category. Here’s an overview of each: Exceptional Ability Green Card Definition: This category is for individuals who have exceptional ability in the sciences, arts,…
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Impact of DUI and CIMT in Green Card or Visa Processing
Understanding the impacts of DUI and Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) is crucial in immigration processes. While a DUI may not always prevent citizenship or a green card, complexities arise with additional offenses or multiple DUIs. CIMTs, which broadly cover actions deemed contrary to moral standards, significantly affect immigration status, leading to inadmissibility or deportation.…