Immigration
A movie on VAWA and other Immigration issues
‘Shattered Freedom’, is an episode from the series ‘The Immigration Lawyer’. This is a film that every immigrant should relate to. The film is a pure fiction […]
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IS A MARRIAGE VALID FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES EVEN IF NOT CONSUMMATED?
By: Shah Peerally Esq. Consummation of a marriage is basically defined as having a sexual relationship or sexual intercourse during the marital relationship and for immigration purposes […]
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Benching H1B employees and not paying them is illegal and can be costly to IT consulting firms
For years, our law firm has advocated that IT consulting or other consulting companies should not “bench” their employees. Benching is the process of not paying the […]
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Is the form I601A – Provisional Waiver for Unlawful Presence Available?
Yes, the form is now available on www.USCIS.gov website. The 601 A form is now available, we recommend applicants to make sure they are not barred entry […]
- Immigration
Updates on H4 Visa
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations – Progress Report January 14, 2013 January 2013 Full DHS report Follow Updates on H4 on Twitter […]
- Immigration
H1B Petitions for Unlicensed Architects (and Other Unlicensed Professionals)
In this video, immigration attorney describes how to approach H1B visa petitions for unlicensed professionals, describing how to handle such petitions particularly for unlicensed architects in California.
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Problems in filing N400 – Naturalization based on 3 years marriage to a US citizen.
By: Shah Peerally Esq. If a permanent residence card (green card) holder is married to a US citizen, the person can file for citizenship (naturalization) on the […]
- Immigration
If I own a company can I file a PERM for a family member or a relative?
By: Shah Peerally Esq. This is a question that is frequently asked. There are no real simple answer however, it is something that can actually be done. […]
- Immigration
When can a company revoke my I-140?
Hypothetical I: Company A filed EB3/EB2 for Candidate X, the Form I-140 was approved and the priority date is not current. Candidate X moves to another company. […]
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The visa cut-off dates data February & March 2013 – The Visa Bulletin!
Monthly Determination of Employment Preference Cut-Off Dates Each month, the Visa Office subdivides the annual preference and foreign state limitations specified by the INA into monthly allotments […]
- Immigration
PERM Labor Certifications: The Problem with Local/Ethnic Newspapers,
PERM Labor Certification problems with the wrong choice of newspapers. It is important for you to know how the system works. A mistake can actually cost you […]
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Why Should I file an AC21 letter to transfer GC application?
The AC 21 Act – American 21st Century Act of portability situation does not require someone to file any AC21 letter if he/she is porting the permanent residence pending […]
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