Immigration Blogs
New H-1B Registration System
On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced its implementation of their new electronic registration process. The new system will be utilized in the next H-1B lottery and will require that employers interested in filing H-1B Cap-subject petitions for FY 2021 (including advanced degree-exempt petitions) now register and remit a $10 H-1B electronic registration fee.
Naturalization and Expansion of Good Moral Character Requirement
Effective December 13, 2019, USCIS has widened its policy guidance (PDF, 290 KB) as it pertains to unlawful acts that may prevent naturalization applicants from meeting the “Good Moral Character” (GMC) requirement.
USCIS Updates Policy on Travel by TPS Beneficiaries In Removal Proceedings
As of December 20, 2019, USCIS has started updating the USCIS Policy Manual to redefine what it means to travel outside of the U.S. when in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and subject to removal proceedings.
Are You Aged Out Of Your Immigration Application?
In American immigration law, a “child” is an unmarried individual under 21 years old. So what happens if you have a mother or father who
Changing your Status from F-1 to H-1B
So you probably know a little on how the system works when you are trying to get an H-1B and are currently on an F-1
APPLYING FOR AN H-1B
The H-1B visa application is extremely complex and time consuming and the additional requirement of the Labor Condition Application (LCA) does not make it
Immigration News
Migrant Protection Protocols: Wrong Addresses Being Used for Migrants
NBC News reports on December 19th that attorneys representing migrants seeking asylum at the border say that U.S. border agents are systematically writing the same wrong address on paperwork of the migrants, purposely causing hundreds of them with no way in which to receive communication about their cases and thereby undermining their ability find out if they have been granted asylum in the U.S.
Join Us for a Live H-1B Call-in Hour!
Join us Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 4pm for a free hour of questions answered live by Attorney Moumita Rahman on H-1B Visas. Dial 1-888-601-0461
What Does Immigration Reform Mean For Me?
What happened this Thursday, June 27, 2013, is being hailed as a historic moment in immigration reform. While a lot of compromises were made and
Who Are the DREAMers?
DREAM stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The term DREAMERs generally refers to children under the age of 16 who were brought
A National Initiative Seeks To Protect Immigrants From Immigration Services Scams
You’re an immigrant. You want to get help in gaining legal status in the US so you go to someone claiming to be a reputable
Immigration Videos
Monday Coffee LIVE With Moumita: New York’s Green Light Bill and Driver’s Licenses For All
New law in New York State allowing all persons, regardless of immigration status, to get driver’s licenses! Visit https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/dri… for more information.
Moumita’s Immigration Law TV: Fiance Visas and Eligibility Requirements
K-1 Visa’s, or Fiancé Visas, as they are more commonly known, do have eligibility requirements and a few stipulations. In this video, Immigration Attorney, Moumita
Moumita’s Immigration Law TV: Dealing with the Stress of Being Undocumented
The stress of being undocumented in the United States affects everyone differently and in my practice, I’ve seen some common traits — and in this
Moumita’s Immigration Law TV: Hardship Waivers and What Qualifies as Hardship
In this video Moumita discusses Hardship Waivers and what qualifies as Hardship as well as the answer to these specific questions: #1: What is a
Moumita’s Immigration Law TV: 3 Ways to Get a Green Card through Marriage
In this video, Moumita Rahman, New York City Immigration Attorney, explains the 3 ways to get a Green Card through marriage, the attorney’s role, and
Moumita’s Immigration Law TV: Discussing What to do if You Are Experiencing Abuse
In this video, Moumita Rahman, New York City Immigration Attorney, will share what to do if you’re an immigrant experiencing abuse. In this video Moumita
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