Employment Based Green Cards

Layoff during Self-NIW application, changing jobs with NIW not yet filed, pending or approved

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I started the self-NIW application while working with employer A, but for some reason, I could not file the petition. Later I got laid off from employer A and now I'm working with employer B.

I want to restart the NIW application. Questions:

1. Since I got laid off with employer A, will that be a challenge/red flag in my petition?

2. It's only been one month with employee B. Shall I wait some time at company B to restart my NIW application? or doesn't it matter?

 

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Answer 1. Being laid off is not a challenge/red flag. 

Answer 2. There's no reason it should be. You don't need to wait to restart the application. You can file it even though you've only been with employer B for a month.

USCIS Reminds Certain Employment-Based Petitioners to Submit the Correct Required Fees

Release Date 

04/29/2024

USCIS is updating the Frequently Asked Questions on the USCIS Fee Rule to help certain employment-based petitioners understand how to submit the correct required fees. 

New FAQ:

Q. How can I make sure that my filing is not rejected at intake for incorrect fees?

Recording for January 18, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

Discussion Topics:

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