Blog - Tigris Legal: US Immigration Attorney

Latest News & Blog

Proposed Rule on New USCIS Fees

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 27, 2023

On January 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization fees charged...

Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 14, 2023

Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Petitions On January 12, 2023, USCIS announced the final phase of premium processing expansion...

Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 5, 2023

Extension of interview waivers: The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced extension of the authority of consular officers to waive an in-person...

What is the Child Status Protection Act?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On November 9, 2022

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) was enacted to protect the status of a “child” who is eligible to obtain lawful permanent...

USCIS extends Covid-19 related flexibilities

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 25, 2022

On October 24, 2022, USCIS announced its extension of certain Covid-19 related flexibilities through January 24, 2023. This is to assist applicants,...

What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 20, 2022

What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition and what is the effect? In general, obtaining approval of an immigrant petition is...

Can I file I-485 for the I-140 filed by a previous employer?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On July 27, 2022
0 Comments

To file a Form I-485, the underlying Form I-140 must remain valid. That is, you need to maintain valid status under the Form I-140 to apply for a green card based on it. In general, a Form I-140 filed by an employer is tied to the employer’s specific position. Accordingly, to file a Form I-485 […]

Can a PhD student get a EB-2 NIW green card?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On June 7, 2022
0 Comments

Yes, a PhD student may be eligible for a green card under the EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver) category if the student satisfies both the criteria for EB-2 and NIW. EB-2 Criteria EB-2 is a category for an employment-based, second preference green card. To obtain an EB-2 based green card, you must be a member […]

Self-Employed Independent Consultant on H-1B?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On June 3, 2022
0 Comments

Can I work as a self-employed independent consultant on an H-1B? The answer is generally no. An H-1B is an employment-based visa that requires U.S. employer’s sponsorship. Self-employed independent consultant will be considered an independent contractor. Thus, it does not satisfy the required condition of the sponsorship from an employer. However, if you have your […]

Premium Processing Available for Certain EB-1/EB-2 Petitions

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On May 28, 2022
0 Comments

Great news for green card petitioners who have pending Form I-140 petitions under certain EB-1/EB-2 categories. On May 24, 2022, USCIS announced that it will accept requests for premium processing for previously filed I-140 petitions under the EB-1C (E13: multinational executive and manager) and EB-2 NIW (E21: member of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional […]

Page 3 of 41 234