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Trump administration suspends the entry Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers (graduate level in F and J visa, undergrads are not affected) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This restriction is narrow but the practical impact is going to be felt by others and those already in the U.S. too. Those studying or conducting[Read More]
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) stakeholders about the impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID19) on SEVP-certified schools and F and M students. Note: SEVP continues to actively monitor COVID-19 and provide up-to-date information to stakeholders, including designated school officials (DSOs) and F and M students.[Read More]
Green Card with or without a Job Offer: EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability (possible even without job offer)Individuals with Extraordinary Ability (self-petition, possible even without job offer) EB-2 NIW: Individuals who qualify for National Interest Waiver (NIW) exempting from job offer requirement and, thus, the labor certification (EB-2, NIW) Green Card with a Job Offer: EB-1C: Multinational Manager or Executive EB-1B (PERM[Read More]
Adhikari Law PLLC has prepared a list of new funding opportunities (nationwide), existing funding which are closing soon, and various funding programs for businesses and nonprofits affected from business interruptions from Covid-19. Contact us at info@adhikarilaw.com or 202 600 7742, if you like to learn more about our services in providing assistance to apply on[Read More]
April 14, 2020. Adhikari Law PLLC hosted a free webinar on the topic of COVID-19 Reliefs for Int’l Students, H-1B, L1 and other Work Visa, and Maintenance of Status and other legal updates. Video playback and presentation below Download Presentation slides Agendas for the webinar were the following: Guidance on Maintenance of Status OPT unemployment, Change[Read More]
April 14, 2020. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes that there are immigration-related challenges as a direct result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It continues to carefully analyze these issues and to leverage our resources to effectively address these challenges within our existing authorities. DHS also continues to take action to protect the American[Read More]
March 31, 2020. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has received reports from its members indicating that they have received a denial notification in their MyUSCIS accounts for certain H-1B electronic registrations on the basis that the H-1B registration is a duplicate submission. In particular, members report that the status for certain beneficiaries has been updated[Read More]
A. Continuous Residence Requirement An applicant for naturalization under the general provision[1] must have resided continuously in the United States after his or her lawful permanent resident (LPR) admission for at least 5 years prior to filing the naturalization application and up to the time of naturalization. An applicant must also establish that he or she has resided in the state or service district having[Read More]
February 25, 2020. Washington, D.C. Back in March 2016 India had brought a WTO challenge (DS503) against certain measures involving the U.S.’ non-immigrant temporary working visas, filing a request for consultations on Thursday 3 March, 2016. As of today U.S. has not heeded to India’s request for Consultations (see case history). Next steps should have been the[Read More]
Adhikari Law, Washington, DC, Jan 7, 2020. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina held that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had violated rulemaking procedure under Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when it issued a policy memorandum on August 7, 2018 which substantially changed existing immigration regulations. USCIS new policy would have penalized[Read More]