By Topic: Employer Sponsorship

EB-2 Retrogression for China and India expected May or June, 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Employer Based Immigration Law, Employer Sponsorship

EB-2 applicants from China or India should move quickly to file their AOS Employment-based priority dates have been steadily moving forward on a consistent basis for the last few months. This steady movement of priority dates is expected to end on either May 1, 2012 or June 1, 2012. Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and… read more

Start-up Visa for Entrepreneurs?

Posted on August 7, 2011 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Business Start-ups, Employer Sponsorship, Immigration Policy Developments, NIW/EB-1/Outstanding Researchers and Professionals

A NEW START-UP VISA FOR ENTREPRENEURS – TRUE? YES and NO On August 2, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and USCIS Director Mayorkas announced with much fanfare that foreign entrepreneurs could take advantage of the existing non-immigrant and immigrant visa system to gain status and permanent residency. See the DHS press release.… read more

Green Card Medical Exam

Posted on July 13, 2011 | Author: Ann L. Lipson
Immigration Law Category: Employer Sponsorship, Marriage and Family Green Cards

Every applicant for a green card must undergo a medical exam from an immigration approved physician and must be up to date on all required vaccinations. The results of the exam must be sealed in an envelope by the physician and submitted unopened to USCIS. However, you absolutely must request a photocopy of the exam… read more