N400 interview and Naturalization
Dear Attorney Vaman and Teresa, Yesterday, I completed my N400 interview and received the naturalization certificate. Thank you for all your help with this process. -- Bhavna, USA, E-mail
USCIS will publish a final rule on July 24 bringing significant changes EB-5 Program
USCIS will publish a final rule on July 24 that makes a number of significant changes to its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, marking the first significant revision of the program’s regulations since 1993. The final rule will become effective on Nov. 21, 2019. New developments under the final rule include: Raising the minimum investment [...]
USCIS Announces Plan to Improve the Naturalization Test
USCIS is revising the current naturalization test with improvements to ensure it continues to serve as an accurate measure of a naturalization applicant’s civics knowledge and that it reflects best practices in adult education assessments. The former USCIS director signed the Revision of the Naturalization Civics Test Memorandum. This memorandum announces the revision of the [...]
Employment based green card for Management Analyst
Dear Mr. Vaman, I cannot thank you enough for your services that you have rendered on our behalf. I had a wonderful experience with you and your staff during this difficult time. I really appreciate all your patience in the tough times and understanding our situation. If it weren’t for your analytic skills and knowledge, [...]
USCIS discontinues courtesy premium processing for concurrently filed H4/L2 applicants
We have been informed that due to the new biometrics requirement for all I‑539 applicants, USCIS has discontinued its prior practice of providing premium processing as a courtesy for I‑539s filed concurrently with an I‑129 petition. We believe this could cause significant delays and impact H-4 and L-2 EAD extensions.
RFEs, RFEs and Still more RFEs – The Continuing Assault on the H-1B Program
It was obvious, panic and frustration had gripped my client. She blurted out, “they’re killing it, aren’t they?” She was referring to a memo that had just been issued by the USCIS, but it almost sounded like she was referring to the proverbial golden goose. The memo announced a change in policy, restoring and empowering [...]
House Passes Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 1044
On 7/10/19, the House passed H.R. 1044 by a vote of 365 to 65. If enacted, the bill would eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants from 7 percent to 15 percent. Read the pdf of the H.R. 1044 bill.
H-1B Premium Processing Approval
Good morning - Wow , that was quick . Thx for the great news this morning. -- Atul, USA, E-mail