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EB2 - National Interest Waiver

25 years ago By Chief Editor

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.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB2 - National Interest Waiver

25 years ago By Chief Editor

This applicant was a data recovery specialist under contract with the U.S. government providing critical skills to a high-level project.  It was noted by referees that his knowledge and background were rare and greatly needed in the interest of our national defense.  We provided documentation of his academic achievements as well as additional specialized training.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

EB2 - National Interest Waiver

25 years ago By Chief Editor

We won this case for an applicant with five years research experience.  The applicant was able to secure a very strong letter from the National Science Foundation director which detailed the innovative and pioneering work of the applicant.  It was noted that his skills were critical for an initiative developed by the Foundation.  We also offered evidence of his strong Ph.D. work as well as his publication record.

Profession/Occupation

Green Card

Updated PERM Statistics Released

13 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The U.S. Department of Labor has released PERM statistics for the first eight months of the fiscal year that began last October. Of the 43,100 applications it processed, 27,600 (64%) were certified, 83% were for H-1B and H-1B1 visas, 44% were for IT-related fields, and 55% were for applicants from India. The minimum education requirement was an advanced degree for 51% of those certified, and a bachelor degree for 39%. The Department certified more applications in the last two months than in either of the prior three-month periods.

No more Immigrant Visas for China and India EB2 this year

13 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

State Department has indicated that as of 11 April 2012 there are no more immigrant visas (green cards) available for China and India-born EB2 applicants. The numbers will be reset on 1 October 2012, the start of the new fiscal year. In the meantime, USCIS will continue to accept I-485 filings until the end of June based upon the Visa Bulletin that will be published in May. No action will be taken on these applications until October, but its is expected that EAD/AP's will be issued.

Debarment for not responding to PERM audit

15 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

At the October 28, 2010, stakeholder meeting with the U.S. Department of Labor, DOL discussed their increased staffing capability and a corresponding increased scrutiny of cases where the employer fails to respond to an Audit Notification letter or submits an incomplete response to such a letter. Where DOL identifies a substantial failure by the employer to provide required documentation in response to an Audit Notification letter, DOL indicated that we can expect to see more debarment and/or revocation proceedings.

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