Request For Evidence is a a request from a government agency to provide further information on an issue before the government. Typical RFE's from USCIS question submissions for a specific petition or form such as I-140 RFE, I-485 RFE, I-130 RFE, H-1B RFE.
USCIS is launching a pilot program in July 2010 that will use Dun & Bradstreet databases to verify business information of employers who submit immigration related petitions. "Verification Instrument for Business Enterprises" (VIBE) is a tool intended to help combat immigration fraud, and to minimize RFE's regarding petitioners' business data and eventually to make submission of routine documentation unnecessary.
What options are available if a pending B-2 Change of Status application leads to multiple RFEs on a subsequent H-1B transfer because USCIS has not adjudicated the B-2?
A two-party approach requesting assistance from local Congressmen and Senators is recommended. If congressional inquiries fail, consulting a litigator to potentially threaten a lawsuit against the US Attorney's office can help compel USCIS to resolve the delay.
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Could you please briefly explain the process and the basis for filing for B-2 extension for job search? Is it the same I-539 form and process? And do we need an attorney for this?
The process for filing a B2 extension for job searching after an H1B layoff is the same as the initial B2 application, using Form I-539. However, the supporting letter and evidence should detail your job search efforts, including companies contacted and resumes sent, and demonstrate sufficient financial resources to avoid unauthorized employment. While an attorney isn't strictly necessary for most cases, it can provide peace of mind, especially if you have the means. If you receive a Request for Evidence (RFE), you can always hire an attorney at that stage.
Scenario: Currently working for company A. Company B has filed H1B petition and gotten approval for Oct 1st start date. Unfortunately, Project with company B goes away before Oct 1 and company B doesn't revoke my visa before Oct 1st.
1) Since I will automatically move to H1B on Oct 1st and I don't have that project anymore, can I continue to work for my current employer using the new H1B visa? (What options I have if I want to use the new H1B visa and work for the same employer?)
2) In the same case, will company A be notified about my new H1B visa on Oct 1st?
3) Will company A have to rehire me for H-1B transfer? or can I continue to work with them while the transfer is pending?
4) How would it work if I find a new project through a new company C? Would they need to file for H-1B transfer as well ?
5) What info can USCIS ask for H-1B transfer in that case? What sort of RFEs may come up?
You can't work for your current employer (Company A) on the new H-1B. File an H-1B transfer to Company A. USCIS won't notify them. Consider a lawyer consultation to possibly keep working at A while the transfer is pending.
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We assisted our client, a nonprofit religious organization, in filing a nonimmigrant religious worker (R-1) petition for a new pastor. We received a Request for Evidence (RFE) in which USCIS questioned the petitioner's ability to compensate the beneficiary. We responded with additional documentation supporting Petitioner’s ability to pay and its nonprofit status, such as bank statements and a final determination letter granting tax-exempt status as issued by the IRS. The case was approved.
We assisted our client in filing an E-2 change of status application for treaty investor. USCIS issued an RFE requesting information to determine if petitioner met the general requirements for E-2 Treaty Investor, without specifying in the RFE which specific information was missing. The RFE also requested information about a prior filed EB-5 petition, and questioned whether the client was maintaining current nonimmigrant status.