Monthly Archives: October 2015

November 2015 Visa bulletin is out and no great news that we were expecting!

October 9, 2015 -  The November 2015 Visa Bulletin is out and it seems the government was embolden to keep the dates of acceptance for India  to July 1 2009.  While we were hoping that the pressure will work, in this case unfortunately it failed. The fact that the TRO was denied, seems to have given the government a go to actually keep the "Bad Visa Bulletin".  Nonetheless, we keep our struggle to force the government to reduce the waiting time for India and other affected countries. Please continue signing our petition to…Read More Breaking News

DV lottery is out! If you need help to apply please call 415 643 4342

Applicant Entry Systemv12.01.00 ELECTRONIC DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY Online Help Welcome Our State Department Web site for the 2017 Diversity Visa program (DV-2017) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2017 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 1, 2015 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 3, 2015. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Entries will NOT be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service.   After reading the instructions, scroll down and click on “Begin Entry” to enter the DV Lottery.…Read More Breaking News

MARRIAGE PETITIONS

Marriage is a fundamental and globally celebrated institution. Indeed, the United States Supreme Court has held marriage to be a fundamental right, and afforded great deference. As such, a foreign national spouse of a United States citizen may file for permanent resident status in the United States, to be processed immediately. Bona Fide Marriage Obtaining a green card through marriage, however, may not be as easy as it seems. Because it is the easiest and most expedient route to a green card for foreign nationals, it is also highly scrutinized for fraud. Thus,…Read More Breaking News

I-140, I-485 Workload Transfers and a Change in the Direct Filing Address for Certain Form I-140 Petitions Submitted Together with Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing

October 8 2015 - (Source USCIS website) - To improve efficiency, USCIS recently rebalanced the workload distribution of certain Form I-140 petitions and employment-based Form I-485 applications between the Texas Service Center and the Nebraska Service Center.  Unless you are submitting a Form I-907 together with a Form I-140 petition for a worksite in one of the states listed below, please continue to file your forms as indicated on the form instructions and at: Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140   Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485 New Direct Filing Address for Certain Form…Read More Breaking News

District Court Denies TRO in October Visa Bulletin Suit

October 7, 2015 - On October 6, 2015,   the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order denying the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the State Department in the class action lawsuit regarding the October 2015 Visa Bulletin. The court's order stated, "While the Court appreciates the confusion caused by the two Visa Bulletins published in September and the potentially wasted expenses Plaintiffs incurred as a result, because Plaintiffs fail to meet the critical elements for a temporary restraining order at this time, the Court…Read More Breaking News

VAWA – PROTECTION FOR IMMIGRANTS IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

VAWA – the “Violence Against Women Act” - is a very powerful piece of legislation that has been successful in protecting abused spouses and children. Although it is called the “Violence Against Women Act” it applies to all spouses, including abused men, and children. It can be a path to getting out of the abusive relationship, obtaining employment authorization, and getting a green card so the person can begin a new life in the United States. There are three basic requirements for VAWA eligibility: 1) You had a bona fide marriage, that is,…Read More Breaking News

Public Law 111-230 H-1B, L-1 Additional Fees Expire – Additional $2000 or $2,250 fees no longer applicable

October 7 2015 - H-1B and L-1 petitions filed on or after Oct. 1, 2015, should not include the additional fee that was previously required by Section 402 of Public Law 111-230, as amended by Public Law 111-347, for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The additional fee required by Public Law 111-230, as amended, expired on Sept. 30, 2015. All other H-1B and L-1 fees, including the Base fee, Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee, and American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) Fee when applicable, are still required. Petitions with incorrect…Read More Breaking News

Finally the OPT extension is going on rule-making process – Great News for F1 Students.

October 5 2015 - After a period of uncertainty and the lawsuit which actually "killed" the OPT extension, the government has finally followed the DC court in pushing the OPT extension.  As such the OPT extension went onto the OMB rule-making process. If it goes through,  the OPT extension will be going back on track. Yesterday, October 2, 2015, the USICE submitted the STEM OPT "proposed" rule to the OMB for its review and approval. This is the first step for the required rule-making procedures and steps. Once the OMB approves it, ICE will publish…Read More Breaking News

Announcement – Shah Peerally Law Show broadcasting in Seattle and California!

October 1, 2015 - The Shah Peerally Law Group PC is proud to announce that our law shows are now simultaneously being broadcasted on Desi 1170 AM (KLOK 1170 AM) and also in Seattle Tacoma area on Desi 1250.  The show airs on Thursdays from 10am to 11am (PST).  The Shah Peerally law show has been airing on the San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento areas for more than five years and its popularity has increased over the years covering different issues on immigration, social problems and debt settlement. The law office is…Read More Breaking News

Two Democratic Representatives upset at the sudden Visa Bulletin (October 2015) changes!

October 1, 2015 - Today two democratic candidates registered their disagreement with the sudden Visa Bulletin changes.  In addition the lawsuit against the Department of State et al. continues adding a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to force the government to return back to the original visa bulletin. AILA and other organizations have also registered their disdain to this abrupt change.  Our law group is also committed in to pushing the government to actually change their position on this devastating position.  As such we encourage all of you to sign our petition online at…Read More Breaking News
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