USCIS Guidance on Retrogressed Green Card Applications
Giselle Carson Jan 31, 2023 in Permanent Residence – Employment
Over the last year, immigrant visas have gone back and forth between being available and retrogressing. There are still many unanswered questions as to what this situation means for Adjustment of Status applicants, but USCIS has finally provided some answers regarding what’s occurring with retrogressed Green Card applications. Some of the most important information USCIS has released includes: What information can a regressed applicant expect to receive after their interview? So long as the officer […]
Continue ReadingWhat Immigration-Related Questions Can Employers Ask During the Hiring Process?
Giselle Carson Jan 24, 2023 in FAQ
Employers often ask me: “What pre-employment questions are permissible to ask to help me determine whether a prospective candidate requires immigration sponsorship?” Employers cannot legally deny protected individuals employment because of their real or perceived immigration or citizenship status. Yet they may want to ask immigration-related questions for practical purposes. Permissible Immigration-Related Questions Until recently, employers were only allowed to use the following two immigration-related questions for pre-hire screening: Are you authorized to work in […]
Continue ReadingLearn about the new regulations for visa applicants who have or are likely to use public benefits, such as subsidized housing, food stamps, and Medicaid. Download the PDF.
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, some new H-1B petitions will not be accepted this year or might not get approved. I explore the options beyond the H-1B with my clients. But I’m so passionate about helping our clients achieve their immigration goals that I took the time to write a book about it. My book, Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students, is designed to help readers understand the most […]
Continue ReadingYes, ongoing delays and RFEs ahead for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, as well as Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. As of September 2018, processing times at the National Benefits Center (NBC) for these forms were as follows: For I-765 applications based on pending I-485 adjustment of status applications: anywhere from 4.5 to 6.5 months. For all other I-765 applications for employment authorization: 5-7 months. For I-131 applications:5 to 6.5 months. For the […]
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