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]
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Employment based Green Card
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]
Funding Alert for businesses and organizations affected by Covid-19
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]
COVID-19 RELIEFS FOR INT’L STUDENTS, H-1B, L1 AND OTHER WORK VISA, AND MAINTENANCE OF STATUS AND OTHER LEGAL UPDATES
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]
President Trump has issued the Proclamations temporarily suspending the entry of new immigrants
President Trump has issued Presidential Proclamations on April 22, 2022 (PP 10014) suspending the entry of new immigrants by 60 days (those seeking permanent residency). Executive Order 10052 extended the validity of suspension till December, 31 2020. Current Executive Order (EO) impacts following group of individuals: Those who are outside the United States on the effective[Read More]
COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
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]
H-1B REGISTRATIONS DENIED DUE TO DUPLICATE SUBMISSIONS REPORTS AILA
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]
We are open for business!
Adhikari Law has been open for business despite public health measures. During Coronavirus pandemic our staff are working remotely with occasional office visits, and this will continue until the Covid-19 guidance is in effect (https://coronavirus.dc.gov/). Please send us an email info@adhikarilaw.com or call us 202-600-7742 to speak with us. You can schedule attorney consultation for[Read More]
GENERAL NATURALIZATION REQUIREMENTS- CONTINUOUS RESIDENCE AS PER USCIS POLICY
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]
U.S. Government’s H-1B and L-1 regulations have been challenged at World Trade Organization (WTO) by India
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]