Immigration

Here we have the latest news within the immigration. Read breaking news on immigration updated and analysis at Shah Peerally Law Group

TPS for Haiti Extended

August 28 2015 - The TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for Haiti has been extended. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has extended Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months. The extended designation is effective Jan. 23, 2016, through July 22, 2017. Current TPS Haiti beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS status must re-register during a 60-day period that runs from Aug. 25, 2015, through Oct. 26, 2015. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages beneficiaries to re-register as soon as possible once the 60-day re-registration period begins. USCIS…Read More Breaking News

The Shah Peerally Law Show August 20 2015

August 20 2015 - The Immigration law show hosted by Shah Peerally covered topics such as adjustment of status, change of status, H1B issues, H1B transfer, I-140 revocation, I-140 EAD, EB1 types, and other very interesting immigration issues. Listen to the recorded live show here.Read More Breaking News

Another VAWA Adjustment of Status Approval!

August 18  2015 -  Congratulations to our team for another difficult VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) approval and green card approval.  This case was especially difficult because of the short time of the marriage and the abuses were difficult to document. However, after the hard work of a clinical therapist and other conclusive evidence, we were able to prove the case and ultimately today our client obtained an approval notice.  The adjustment of status was also approved and now the VAWA applicant will now obtain her permanent resident card and can now live…Read More Breaking News

USCIS Releases Final New L1B Adjudication Memo.

August 17 2015 - USCIS has finally released the new L1B adjudication memo.  The requirement of "specialized occupation" is the issue which is allegedly clarified in this memo. "This policy memorandum provides guidance on the adjudication of the L-1B classification, which permits multinational companies to transfer employees who possess “specialized knowledge” from their foreign operations to their operations in the United States. It provides consolidated and authoritative guidance on the L-1B program, superseding and rescinding certain prior L-1B memoranda. This memorandum also updates the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) by replacing AFM chapter 32.6(e) with the version included in…Read More Breaking News

Decision Against Extension of F1 17 Months OPT – Wash. Alliance of Techn. Workers v DHS

Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Plaintiff, Washington Alliance of Technology Workers (WATW), a collective-bargaining organization that represents science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), sued the Department of Homeland Security, challenging an interim final rule, promulgated by defendant DHS in April 2008, extending, for eligible STEM students, the duration of optional practical training (“OPT”), which allows nonimmigrant foreign nationals on an F-1 student visa to engage in employment during and after completing a course of study at a U.S. educational institution. At present, students may engage in OPT “after…Read More Breaking News

The Shah Peerally Law Show August 13 2015

August 13 2015 - The Shah Peerally Law Show today covered interesting topics such as the current visa bulletin and September 2015 visa bulletin and all its related issues including H1B extensions, I-140 AC 21 issues, EB1 issues and delays on EB categories. Please listen and share the recorded live show.Read More Breaking News

According to the Migration Policy Institute DACA renewals still strong despite hurdles.

DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, famous for giving a chance to many youngsters who were undocumented in the United States with a limited work permit, has been suffering many drawbacks in the past year. However according to the Migration Policy Institute, the renewal of such permits still went strong for as much as 83% of the DACA recipients have actually renewed their EADs.  This demonstrates that this program is actually valuable to the immigrant community. If you need help or assistance with DACA, please call our office at 510 742 5887…Read More Breaking News

USCIS released a draft memorandum on EB5 investor visa.

SUBJECT: Guidance on the Job Creation Requirement and Sustainment of the Investment for EB-5 Adjudication of Form I-526 and Form I-829 Purpose This policy memorandum (PM) builds upon prior policy guidance for adjudicating EB-5 applications and petitions regarding the job creation requirement, and the requirement to sustain the investment during the conditional residence period. Scope On August 23, 2014, the Department of State (DOS) announced that all visas for the EB-5 Program became unavailable for individuals born in mainland China for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2014. For the first time in…Read More Breaking News

USCIS updates the form I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, I-864W and Introduce Bar Code on the forms.

August 9 2015- USCIS updates the I-864 forms and introduces a new bar code system to facilitate the process. As from September 6, 2015 USCIS will no longer accept the older versions of the I-864 forms. It is interesting to actually read the instructions on the lockbox (LockBox Tips). Make sure you are compliant with the new rules. If you need help with your affidavit of support, family petitions or any immigration issues, feel free to call us at (510) 742 5887Read More Breaking News

Advance Copy of SSA Final Rule re SSN Card Applications

"This final rule adopts the notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) we published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2015. This rule revises our regulations to allow applicants for a Social Security number (SSN) card to apply by completing a prescribed application and submitting the required evidence. We are also removing the word “documentary” from our description of certain evidence requirements and replacing “Immigration and Naturalization Service” with “Department of Homeland Security” to reflect that agency's creation. These changes will provide more flexibility in the ways in which the public may request…Read More Breaking News

Relief Measures Available for Individuals Affected by Typhoon Soudelor – Temporary Relief.

On August 2, 2015 -  USCIS granting temporary relief to those affected by Typhoon Soudelor.  The typhoon caused extensive damage in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). USCIS reminds customers affected by Typhoon Soudelor that certain U.S. immigration benefits or relief may be available to them. USCIS understands that a natural disaster can affect an individual’s ability to maintain lawful immigration status or obtain certain other immigration benefits. >>Read MoreRead More Breaking News

BIA holds that Immigration Judge needs to inform asylum applicants of biometrics deadline and consequences.

BIA held that IJs must notify asylum applicants of biometrics requirements, deadline, and noncompliance consequences, and that IJs and BIA lack jurisdiction to consider if asylum-only proceedings were improvidently begun under a VWP referral. Matter of D-M-C-P-, 26 I&N Dec. 644 (BIA 2015 It is improper to deem an application for relief abandoned based on the applicant’s failure to comply with the biometrics filing requirement where the record does not reflect that the applicant received notification advisories concerning that requirement, was given a deadline for submitting the biometrics, and was advised of the consequences…Read More Breaking News

Few other H4 Change of Status and H4 EAD approved!

August 6 2015 - We are proud to announce that few other complicated H4 COS (Change of Status) and H4 EADs filed by our law firm have been approved today.  The law firm is very happy for those who obtained a work permit after so many years of suffering. We remain committed and dedicated to helping all the H4 visa holders,  those who need to change to H4 visa status and who are eligible to obtain a work authorization.  If you need help on any aspect of the H4 EAD including request for…Read More Breaking News

Shah Peerally Law Show August 6 2015 – H1B, H4 EAD, and Green Card.

August 6 2015 - Shah Peerally Immigration Law Show discussing H1B visa, H4 EAD, I-140 EAD, H4 visa, L1b visas, employment immigration, USCIS rules, adjustment of status, B1/B2 extension, B1 adjustment of status, family immigration, visitor visa, f1 visa, student visa and other immigration issues. Hosted by Shah Peerally Music podcasts - Audio Hosting - Immigration Law - Shah Peera...Read More Breaking News