Category Archives: Green cards

Employers Brace for Battle with the USCIS

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

As is widely known, employment-based immigration cases have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. For example, in March of 2017 the USCIS issued a policy memorandum indicating that the position of “computer programmer” is no longer considered a “specialty occupation” … Continue reading →

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USDOS Announces August Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or a DS-230 application at a consulate abroad for permanent residency. Category World China El Salvador Guatemala Honduras India Mexico Philippines … Continue reading →

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Porting Jobs Under AC(21) Using Form I-485 Supplement J

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

Summer is in full swing, which can often mean longer processing times at federal government agencies due to the workforce being on summer vacation. Employment-based green card applicants may experience longer processing time for their I-485 applications and, as a … Continue reading →

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USDOS Announces July Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or a DS-230 application at a consulate abroad for permanent residency. Category World China El Salvador Guatemala Honduras India Mexico Philippines … Continue reading →

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Who Pays the Fees in the Employment-Based Green Card Process?

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

When considering whether to sponsor a foreign national for a green card, U.S. companies should know who is responsible for paying which portions of the costs associated with the green card. This knowledge is especially vital for companies using green … Continue reading →

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USDOS Announces April Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of April 2018. Category Country of Chargeability Priority Date Comment EB-1 Worldwide Current Unchanged EB-1 China January 1, 2012 Retrogressed 74 months EB-1 India … Continue reading →

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USDOS Announces March Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of March 2018. Category Country of Chargeability Priority Date Comment EB-1 Worldwide Current Unchanged EB-1 China Current Unchanged EB-1 India Current Unchanged EB-1 Mexico … Continue reading →

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