Concentrating in Immigration Law
and Employment Disputes
The USCIS issued an updated memorandum on April 14, 2008 regarding naturalization/Citizenship through military service. The provides a good avenue for those who served or are serving in any of the following branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and certain reserve components of the National Guard of the Ready Reserve. Read USCIS Fact Sheet..
In a March 21, 2008 Memorandum, the USCIS provided guidance to its adjudicating officers on Accepting and Adjudicating H-1B Visa Petitions When a Required License is Not Available Due to State Licensing Requirements Mandating Possession of a Valid Immigration Document as Evidence of Employment Authorization. Read full memo
The USCIS issued a memorandum on April 11, 2008 clarifying that aliens who entered illegally or without inspection (EWI) may still apply for a green card under VAWA if married to a US citizen. This announcement makes it possible for those married are subject to spousal abuse to sponsor themselves for a green card whether or not they entered illegally, without inspection or have overstayed their visa. [Read entire memorandum].
For F-1 Student Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa holders that qualify for the STEM extension of their student OPT status, the USCIS has published the standards for qualification and application procedures for obtaining the STEM F-1 OPT Extension. The USCIS also provides the STEM Designated degree Program List, how to apply for the STEM OPT extension as well as answers to questions regarding the E-verify program for employers. [Read Application Procedures...].