San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Q & A: Traveling with Company A visa stamp and Company B approval notice
Question: I have been working with Company B since June 2009. Current I-797 for Company B expires in June 2012. Current H-1B visa stamp in passport is for Company A, and expires on September 7, 2011. I wish to take a quick trip to India this Friday and return on September 5, 2011. I...
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Question: I am a salaried employee working for Employer A on an H-1B. I currently have offers from 2 different Clients and I wanted to ask if it's legally allowed for me to work for both of these Clients being on H-1B? My employer is fine with it; however he wants me to send...
San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Q & A: Working for Multiple Employers in H-1B status Simultaneously Continue reading…I-9 Compliance Resource Center
I-9 Compliance Services and SSNs With our I-9 Compliance services, we help US and international companies on US soil with their Workforce compliance systems. Our job is to interpret the I-9 Work Authorization laws, anticipate fines and discrimination pitfalls, teach methods for compliance, prepare for government audits and partner in visa matters during the...
I-9 Compliance Resource Center Continue reading…H.R. 3012: “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act”
Reforming the per-country limits on employment and family-based visas are both up for consideration this week in the House. The purpose of "HR 3012" is to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes....
H.R. 3012: “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” Continue reading…Q & A: EAD/AP Combo Card
Question: I have an I-485 (adjustment of status) application pending, based on a labor certification filed 6 years ago. I am waiting for my priority date to become current. I work in H-1B status, have an H-1B visa AND a valid EAD (employment authorization document) and AP (advance parole/travel document). My EAD and AP...
Q & A: EAD/AP Combo Card Continue reading…House Hearing on Foreign STEM Graduates
On October 5, 2011, the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement held a hearing to discuss whether the U.S. should reform its immigration policies to retain more foreign graduates of American universities' advanced degree programs in the "STEM" fields of science, technology, engineering and math. ...
House Hearing on Foreign STEM Graduates Continue reading…Preparing for the Marriage-Based Green Card Interview
Congratulations! You have received a notice from the USCIS (former INS) instructing you to appear at a local US immigration office for a green card interview! Amidst the excitement of getting your green card, you might be worried about appearing in front of immigration authorities to answer questions about your relationship. ...
Preparing for the Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Continue reading…EFFECTIVE 11/18/2011: U.S. Department of State halts issuance of ALL F, M, J visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
UPDATE: F, M, J Visa Issuance Has Resumed! "Effective immediately, in order to ensure maximum data integrity and consistency, DoS has temporarily halted the issuance of ALL F, M and J visas at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates." "SEVP plans to circulate additional broadcast messages upon receipt of any updates...
EFFECTIVE 11/18/2011: U.S. Department of State halts issuance of ALL F, M, J visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Continue reading…Q & A: Need to file GC under EB2 – Company norms forcing me to file EB3
Question: I have 4 Yr Bach Deg in Comp Sci Engg and close to 10 yrs Exp in the same company out of which 4.3 Yrs was in India. I was transferred to the US (now on L-1 'A' visa) in Aug '06 to the US through the same Employer and have been here...
Q & A: Need to file GC under EB2 – Company norms forcing me to file EB3 Continue reading…Visa Overstay and Illegal Presence in the US
Overstay and Unlawful Presence provisions In September 1996, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA), which imposed penalties on those who stay in the United States beyond the period authorized by the Attorney General. Two new sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act were created to define these...
Visa Overstay and Illegal Presence in the US Continue reading…H-1B Cap Season is Here
It's time to gear up for H-1B cap season! The upcoming H-1B season looks to be an active one already, harkening us back to years when the economy is strong and employers are hiring. ...
H-1B Cap Season is Here Continue reading…How to Prepare for an Immigration Consultation
Try to get a referral. Do you have friends or professional colleagues who have had immigration issues?? Chances are they used a lawyer and have an opinion on the quality of their work. If you can't get a referral from reliable person, go a different direction. We suggest using an AILA...
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