Guestbook Entry for Zafarullah Bhutto, United States
Name
Zafarullah Bhutto
Country
United States
State
Texas
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Guestbook Entry for Anand Bagavandoss, United States
Name
Anand Bagavandoss
Country
United States
State
LA
Guestbook Entry for Francis King , United States
Name
Francis King
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Ion Pelinescu , United States
Name
Ion Pelinescu
Country
United States
State
Florida
Guestbook Entry for Sandeep, United States
Name
Sandeep
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Employment-Based (EB) Green Card
One of the ways a foreign national (alien) can become a permanent resident is through a permanent employment opportunity in the United States. There are five employment-based preference categories.
Guestbook Entry for Shekhar, United States
Name
Shekhar
Country
United States
State
TX
EB-2 PERM, Government Error
We represented a technology consulting services corporation and a Senior Programmer Analyst employed by the firm.
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PERM Proof of Advertising Materials
We represented a consulting company and their employee, a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst. USDOL had denied PERM certification after an audit holding that we had failed to submit tear sheets from our Sunday advertisements. We filed the appropriate motion establishing that it was highly likely, if not certain, that the tear sheets were in fact submitted. We provided evidence from our files, affidavits, and proof of our firm’s normal business practice.The case was approved in less than three weeks.
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I-140 RFE – Progressive Experience
How does one prove that five years’ experience gained while working for one employer, with one job title is progressively responsible in nature?
That issue was key in a recent EB-2, I-140 petition. USCIS issued a Request For Evidence (RFE) alleging that although the employee had the requisite experience, he had failed to establish that his experience had grown progressively responsible after receipt of his Bachelor’s degree.
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Guestbook Entry for Radhika Gangalakunta, United States
Name
Radhika Gangalakunta
Country
United States
State
New Jersey
Guestbook Entry for Vishal K, United States
Name
Vishal K
Country
United States
State
Maryland
Guestbook Entry for Sampath K Desinani, United States
Name
Sampath K Desinani
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Sampath K Desinani, United States
Name
Sampath K Desinani
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for Ramakrishna Ganti, United States
Name
Ramakrishna Ganti
Country
United States
State
New Jersey
Guestbook Entry for Pratik Saraiya, United States
Name
Pratik Saraiya
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Executive Actions on Immigration - USCIS
On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation.
Obama's Immigration Action, Discussion with Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna
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Substantial transcription for video
For updates, see my blog page on Obama's Immigration Action.
Takeaway points for legal immigration from President Obama’s executive action:
1. USCIS is “about to” publish the final rule on H-4 work authorization. That will make it possible for certain spouses of H-1 holders to get work authorization.
2. Improving employment-based green card backlogs by:
a. Making visa issuance more efficient so no immigrant visas are wasted;
b. Providing for better AC21 rules and other ways to keep immigrant visas intact after a change of jobs. USCIS will clarify what constitutes “same or similar” job so that AC21 will not stop workers from getting promotions or even changing to related jobs within their field. USCIS must clear the path to career progression for green card applicants.
3. Expandingfurther the OPT time for STEM students, but creating tighter control on which universities/schools/degrees are eligible and ensure local workers are protected (Implement some sort of a “mini PERM?”).
4. Creating opportunities for foreign “inventors, researchers and founders of start-up” companies to come to the USA through an existing program called “National Interest Waiver.” Unfortunately for India, this is an EB-2 category program requiring several years of wait. But the following parole program will help:
a. Creating a parole (which is usually a temporary, but very quick measure and could eventually lead to a green card) program so that on a case-by-case bases, “inventors, researchers and founders of start-up” companies can be brought quickly into the USA where:
i.They have raised financing in the USA; OR
ii.Otherwise hold the promise of innovation and job creation through development of new technologies OR cutting edge research
5. Creating guidelines for exceptionally qualified or advanced degreed individuals to come to the USA through an existing program called “National Interest Waiver.” As noted, unfortunately for India, this is an EB-2 category program requiring several years of wait. But the parole option above could be helpful.
6. Providing clear guidance on L-1B program as to who can qualify.
EB2 - National Interest Waiver
We won a case for National Interest Waiver a Microbiologist holding a Ph.D., 12 publications and over ten years research experience. We were able to provide evidence of a strong national interest through numerous letters of recommendation from leading scientists. This applicant had an international reputation in his field.
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EB1 - Outstanding Researcher
We won a case for Outstanding Researcher a Cellular and Molecular Biologist with 8 prestigious awards, professional society memberships and multiple letters of recommendation from leading scientists. We were able to provide evidence to show extensive contributions to the field of cancer research.