Happily Ever After: Your Roadmap to a Green Card Through Marriage in the U.S.
Learn how to obtain a U.S. green card through marriage in this comprehensive guide. From eligibility requirements to filing petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing, we cover every step of the process. Find out how to navigate common challenges, avoid rejection, and ensure a smooth path to permanent residency with expert tips and legal advice.
EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Visa Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
The EB2 NIW visa allows highly skilled professionals to obtain U.S. permanent residency without a job offer or PERM labor certification. With an approval rate above 80%, applicants must prove their work benefits U.S. national interests. This blog covers EB2 NIW eligibility, requirements, and strategies for building a strong self-petition for a green card.
5-Steps on How to Respond to EB2 NIW RFE (With Common RFE Reasons)
Receiving an RFE doesn’t mean your EB2 NIW application is denied. It’s a mere request for more information to adjudicate your case. Read about common reasons that can trigger an RFE for an EB2 NIW petition case followed by how to craft a winning response to your RFE request.
Top Reasons for EB2 NIW RFE
It’s common for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa applicants to be hit with a Request for Evidence (RFE). In this article, we’ll explore several reasons for RFE notices on your EB2 NIW visa.
Your Marriage Based Green Card Was Denied? Here’s Why
Obtaining a green card through marriage is a common path to permanent residency in the United States, but it is not without its challenges. The process is rigorous, and applications are scrutinized closely to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with immigration laws. Understanding the common reasons for rejection can help applicants avoid pitfalls and increase their chances of success.
PERM Labor Certification Process Explained: Steps and Requirements
One of the first steps for any employer willing to file an employment based green card for their employees is the PERM. What is PERM, what is the timeline for it, What are the documents required and most important why is PERM required is what we discuss in the complete guide on PERM applications in the US.
Employment Based Immigration in the US in 2024
Employment based immigration is the boon and the bane of Immigration in the US. It’s a pathway for skilled people to come to the US and help the country compete head to head with other countries on the world stage in the field of technology, healthcare etc. In this article, I share all the different pathways available through employment based immigration in the US.
Navigating Family Immigration in the US
Family immigration process can be intricate due to the complex laws, regulations, quotas, and policy debates surrounding this area. However, this comprehensive article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the various categories of family immigration, the associated processes, potential challenges, and the ongoing discourse about its future.
Married to a US Citizen But Facing Visa Denial? Here's Why You Might Feel Helpless
In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has significantly changed how American citizens can respond when their non-citizen spouses are denied visas. The case, known as Department of State v. Muñoz, ended with a 6-3 ruling that affects many international couples.
July 2024 - Visa Bulletin Highlights
In this article, I share the highlights of the July 2024 Visa Bulletin and the major change in EB1 category for Indian nationals
Computer Systems Analyst: Is it a Specialty Occupation?
Crackdown on H-1B petitions is no secret now. The USCIS has promulgated various guidelines and memorandums in some cases in complete contradiction of long-standing practice and interpretation of the regulations…
Mailbox Rule and its application to Audit Notification through email under PERM labor certification regulations
We all know the PERM process is an ardent process with little scope for even inadvertent mistakes…
What Kisor v. Wilkie Means For Auer Deference and USCIS’s Interpretation of its Regulations Relating to H-1B Visa Petitions
In Wilkie v. Kisor, the Supreme Court issued a significant decision regarding whether courts should still be paying deference to the government’s interpretation of its own regulations. Here’s some background on how we got to this deference standard…
The Beneficial Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Kisor v. Wilkie on H-1B Denials
In June 2019, when the Supreme Court handed down a decision in Kisor v Wilkie, it was yet to be seen what impact this decision would have on federal court challenges to H-1B denials…