Employment Based Green Cards

EB-1 OR Approval in One Day

16 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

This week, we have received an Oustanding Researcher approval in one day. I hope and wish we could see more of this lacrity in USCIS adjudications. Details of the case are here:
http://www.immigration.com/sample-ca...proved-one-day

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GC approved. When should I start working on the green card job?

17 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Q. Now that I received my GC through employment, does my employer need to change my position to the one filed in the Labor Certification?

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EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers/Professors, International Managers/Executive

17 years ago By admin

Under the various employment based categories, Category I based permanent residency is the most difficult to obtain. Initially, the foreign national must determine if he/she is eligible for lawful permanent residency according to the USCIS guidelines.

An applicant filing an EB1 alien of extraordinary ability application may self-petition, but an applicant filing under outstanding researcher and/or professor and multinational manager must have a sponsoring employer.

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Basic Criteria for Extraordinary Ability

18 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

This morning, I was working on explaining to a client (whom I respect greatly), one of the foremost musicians from India, how EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) category applies to musicians and performers. As I was sending him the basic information on EB1 category, I thought I will share the general criteria with all of you. This information is for EA, generally and applies to all fields - not just music. See attached.

Regards to all. Rajiv.

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USCIS Forms Update Notice - Form I-864

2 weeks ago By Chief Editor

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

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EB-5 Status Eligibility

2 months ago By Chief Editor

Question details

Does section 245(k) protect me if I apply for EB-5 while out of status?

FAQ Transcript

Section 245(k) allows up to 180 days out of status for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, but may not apply to other situations. Even one day out of status can cause ineligibility. Avoid withdrawing pending applications as it may raise red flags.