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

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

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On July 27, 2022
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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 […]
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Can a PhD student get a EB-2 NIW green card?

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

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On June 7, 2022
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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 […]
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Self-Employed Independent Consultant on H-1B?

Self-Employed Independent Consultant on H-1B?

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On June 3, 2022
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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 […]
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Premium Processing Available for Certain EB-1/EB-2 Petitions

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

  • Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
  • On May 28, 2022
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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 […]
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