February 7, 2017. ADHIKARI LAW suggests H-1B petitioners to keep in mind that USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions on April 1, 2017 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 H-1B quota cases. If the petition is approved the H-1B beneficiary can start working on October 1, 2017 or earlier if he/she is eligible for H-1B[Read More]
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USCIS Will Accept Only New Forms Starting Feb. 21, 2017
Important reminder: Please check USCIS website for their current filing fees and acceptable versions of forms. USCIS: On Dec. 23, 2016, our new fees took effect and we published updated versions of our forms. We strongly encourage customers to go to uscis.gov/forms to download and submit these new versions, which are updated with the new fees[Read More]
Startup Visa (Final Rule on International Entrepreneur)
This final rule for Startup Visa / parole is part of Executive Action President Obama had announced in November 2014. USCIS, an agency under Department of Homeland Security, had announced that it is proposing a rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their innovative ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This rule would[Read More]
USCIS proposes to increase eb-5 investment thresholds and proposes other program changes
January 14, 2017. Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a proposed rule for public comments. In its proposed rule, USCIS proposes to make changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor program, including higher investment thresholds and give federal government exclusive authority to designate Targeted Employment Area (TEAs), the rural and high-unemployment areas that qualify[Read More]
Happy New Year from Adhikari Law
Happy New Year 2017 from Adhikari Law
USCIS Publishes Final Rule For Certain Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
November 18, 2016, USCIS has published final rule to modernize and improve several aspects of certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa programs. USCIS has also amended regulations to better enable U.S. employers to hire and retain certain foreign workers who are beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents. This rule[Read More]
Startup Visa (Proposed), Final Rule on International Entrepreneur
This proposed rule for Startup Visa / parole is part of Executive Action President Obama had announced in November 2014. USCIS, an agency under Department of Homeland Security, has announced that it is proposing a rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their innovative ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This proposed[Read More]
Grounds of Inadmissibility which can keep one away from U.S. and grounds of deportability which can make one removal from U.S.
What is Inadmissibility? Individuals who are inadmissible are not permitted by law to enter or remain in the United States. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth grounds for inadmissibility. The general categories of inadmissibility include health, criminal activity, national security, public charge, fraud and misrepresentation, unlawful presence in the United States, and several[Read More]
Maintaince of lawful Nonimmigrant Status
The terms of nonimmigrant status include, but are not limited to: Time limitations on the period of admission and any subsequent extensions or changes of status; Compliance with applicable requirements of the type of the visa status involved; Limitations on employment or limitations on work authorizations (if any); Never to engage in unauthorized employment; Claim benefits which[Read More]
Maintaining Legal Permanent Residence of the United States
Being a legal permanent resident of the United States (“LPR” or “Green card holder”) means that you have new rights and responsibilities. As a permanent resident, you have the right to: Live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any actions that would make you removable under immigration law. Work in the[Read More]