H-4 Visa Holders- Some of You Can Get Work Authorization!
For the first time ever, H-4 visa holders will be able to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) starting from May 26th 2015. Who can apply? Spouses of H-1B[…]
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May 2015 Visa Bulletin Out- EB5 China Retrogresses Almost 2 Years
The May 2015 Visa Bulletin was released today by the Dept. of State. Our commentary will follow soon. BUT headline: The much anticipated retrogression for China EB5 preference is finally[…]
Injunction on Executive Action on DAPA and DACA
A federal court issued an injunction yesterday stopping the implementation of the deferred action for parents and deferred action for those who are older the 31. At this time, the[…]
Expanded Deferred Action Applications to be Accepted from February 18, 2015
As we start the week with President’s Day, the historic Executive Action announcements made by President Obama on November 20, 2014 will start taking some effect this week. Expanded DACA[…]
January 2015 Visa Bulletin Is Out!
Just a few moments ago, the Dept. of State released the January 2015 visa bulletin. Our usual commentary to follow shortly.
Tahmina Speaks to Happy Schools about #ExecutiveAction for Entrepreneurs
Yesterday, I had the distinct privilege of speaking with Raghu Sukumar, founder of Happy Schools. Raghu and I have been blogger friends for several years now. Find the interview at[…]
Executive action items that did not make the list.
While we review and write about what executive action on immigration will do, we can already tell what it will not do: 1. Unused visas will not be recaptured and[…]
Immigration executive action announcement tonight at 8pm ET
It is an important day to save newspaper headlines!
Extended Visas for Citizens of China
This morning’s news shows interesting updates on US-China relationship, particularly in the arena of US immigration law. Here are links to two stories: Story 1 and Story 2. In sum,[…]