ATTENTION: For Adjustment of Status cases filed before 10/13, USCIS will submit an RFE if the I-944 form is missing. For cases filed on or after 10/13, USCIS will reject applications if the I-944 form is not submitted.
https://immigrationhelpla.com/blog/should-i-file-i-944-form/
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Check how much the filing fees will be for your particular case!
We summarized the new USCIS fees by type of case to make things easier for you. Go to:
https://immigrationhelpla.com/uscis-fees-for-every-case/
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a considerable increase in the USCIS #immigration fees starting October 2nd, 2020.
Any application, petition, or request postmarked on or after this date must include payment of the new, correct fees established by this final rule.
At the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, we want you to be informed and aware of government fees so there are no hidden fees. That’s why we are listing the most updated #USCIS fees for every immigration service:
https://immigrationhelpla.com/uscis-fees-for-every-case/
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NANNY VISA APPROVED!
One of our clients just received their notice of approval for their H2B visa for their Nanny.
If you are looking to hire a foreign nanny or apply for #nannyvisa THIS IS YOUR CHANCE.
https://immigrationhelpla.com/blog/nanny-visa-faq/
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors who are responding to certain:
Requests for Evidence;
Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
Notices of Intent to Deny;
Notices of Intent to Revoke;
Notices of Intent to Rescind and Notices of Intent to Terminate regional investment centers;
Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant;
Filing date requirements for Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA); or
Filing date requirements for Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion.
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Thinking of opening a business in the U.S.? The E-2 Visa for investors might be your best option.
Here is everything you need to know about the E-2 visa.
https://immigrationhelpla.com/blog/e-2-investor-visa-faq/
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E-2 Investor Visa – What You Need to Know
Starting our FAQ series today!
We decided to start with the #e2visa for investors. If your planning on investing or opening a business in the U.S., this visa might be the best path for you.
Check the requirements!
On today's tip, we are talking about how much do you have to wait to apply for Citizenship, is it 3 or 5 years?
You only need to wait 3 years to apply for Citizenship if during this period you have been married to a U.S. Citizen and living together.
This 3-year rule applies even if you didn't get your green card through marriage. If, let's say, you got your green card through employment and since then you have been living with your U.S. Citizen spouse, you would only have to wait 3 years.
Note that if you got married after getting the green card, the 3 years are counted from the date you got married (not the date you got your green card).
The U.S. administration announced this Tuesday an interim final rule that will create major new limits to the H-1B visa.
The new rule is expected to reduce the annual cap, require specific degrees for job types, and raise costs for employers who would like to sponsor a foreign skilled worker.
DHS acting deputy secretary Ken Cuccinelli said a third of applicants would be denied under the new rule. The new rule would be effective 60 days after it’s published in the federal register and it is expected that Homeland Security and the Labor Department will publish the new rules in the federal register in the next couple of days.
If you currently reside in the United States and plan to apply for work authorization from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you will also need a Social Security Number (SSN) to allow employers to report your earnings to the U.S. government.
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Today's Tip!
You can "downgrade" from #EB2 to #EB3 to take advantage of your #PriorityDate
The priority date to file employment-based I-485 for Indian nationals has moved up about 5 years for 3rd preference according to the October 2020 #VisaBulletin.
If you are from India and your priority date is earlier than January 1, 2015, this is your opportunity to file for adjustment of status as the priority date for filing adjustment of status for employment-based 3rd preference date may retrogress in November 2020 Visa Bulletin.
To understand how to do it, please visit:
https://immigrationhelpla.com/blog/eb2-to-eb3-india/
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Downgrade from EB2 to EB3 to take advantage of Priority Date
On September 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction halting implementation of USCIS’s Fee Rule.
Meaning:
The USCIS fee increase scheduled for October 2nd is held off!
https://immigrationhelpla.com/uscis-fees-for-every-case/
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On Today's Tip: Where to find the latest Form version for your application?
Wow! 1,000 followers!
We want to thank you all for following us, we will keep it up and continue to post content that is valuable, informative, and interesting for you.
If there's any topic or immigration category that you would like us to give a deeper analysis, feel free to leave a comment or DM us!
So after yesterday's post, a lot of people were asking to know more about the Nanny PERM process, so we decided to make a "part 2" of the post in which we explain How to get an application for labor certification to be approved under PERM for Nanny Positions.
If you are interested in hiring a foreign nanny, or if you are one and your potential employer is willing to sponsor you, don't hesitate to contact us!
Can Nannies get Green Cards?
There are several ways in which nannies can be sponsored so they can work in the U.S., such as H2B visas or the Au Pair program.
In today's Q&A we analyze an option that not only allows the foreign nanny to live and work in the U.S. but ultimately, it gives them a path to a green card: Nanny PERM.
USCIS announced that effective today, the fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, will increase from $1,440 to $2,500, for all filings except those from petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status.
In today’s tip: #RFE response.
If you are resubmitting a packet in response to a Request for Evidence (RFE), remember to place the notice requesting the additional evidence/information on the top of the packet.
Also, make sure to use the special mailing envelope provided.
What is considered "Extraordinary Abilities" in the field of Entertainment/Arts?
If you are in the Entertainment industry and you are interested in the O-1 Visa, this is a Must-Read.
Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles updated their phone number.
How to get a K-1 fiancé visa in 4 steps
In the spirit of tomorrow's election, here is a valuable tip:
Voting as a Non-Citizen is one of the most serious offenses immigrants can make.
If you are not a U.S. Citizen, you simply cannot vote.
Being a U.S. Citizen doesn't necessarily grant you the right to vote (please see detailed description) but one thing is sure, being a U.S. Citizen is mandatory.
Falsely claiming to be a U.S. Citizen makes you deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), even if the claim was not knowingly made.
A lot of times this can happen as an honest mistake caused by ignorance of the rules (unknowingly made). So please, make sure to know the rules and if you know someone who doesn't, teach them.
Today, DHS announced a proposal that would change the way H-1Bs registrations get selected. The idea is to prioritize and select H-1B registrations based on wage levels.
Trump administration considers early biometric screening for visa seekers.
According to the WSJ, the White House is developing a plan to create a new biometric database that prospective immigrants or visitors would need to enter before they apply for visas to come to the U.S.
You can check your case status online using your receipt number.
Starting in January, for Green Card Renewals, the revised Form I-797 notice will serve as a receipt notice for the Form I-90.
When presented together with the Green Card, it will extend the Green Card’s validity for 12 months from the date on the front of the Green Card and will serve as temporary proof of the LPR’s status.
Source: USCIS.gov
Given that USCIS is now accepting first-time requests for consideration of deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), we decided to create a post about the Guidelines.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Great news for Dreamers
Effective December 7, 2020, USCIS will accept first-time requests for consideration of deferred action under DACA.
USCIS will also accept DACA renewal requests; applications for advance parole; extend one-year grants of DACA to two years; and extend one-year EADs under DACA to two years.
Source: www.aila.org/infonet/uscis-provides-update-on-daca-following-court
