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Monthly Archives: February 2018

H1B1

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: H1B

An H1B1 visa (sub-classification) is a temporary work visa specifically for citizens of Chile and Singapore with a job offer in a specialty occupation in the US. The Chile & Singapore Free Trade Agreement requires the USCIS to exempt 6,800 H1B visas from the H1B visa cap and be reserved for eligible citizens of… Read More »

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Employment-Based Immigration

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: Employment-Based Immigration

As a small business owner, you will probably need to hire some employees in order for your business to succeed. Finding good candidates can be a difficult task. Add the various anti-discrimination laws, payroll taxes, and other regulations, and you might feel stressed out by the prospect of hiring employees. Sometimes, there isn’t an… Read More »

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J-2 Visa Immigration Lawyer 118-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

J-2 Frequently Asked Questions

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: J2

Who is eligible for J-2 status? The spouse and unmarried, minor children (under 21 years of age) of the exchange visitor are eligible for J-2 status. When can my J-2 spouse and children come to the U.S.? J-2 dependents may not enter the U.S. unless the J-1 is in the U.S. or accompanies the… Read More »

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What will happen at my Master Calendar Hearing?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

A master calendar hearing (“MCH”) is a short, preliminary hearing on immigration matters — the usual start to efforts to remove an immigrant from the United States. You will meet with the Judge and the government attorney to figure out how your case will proceed. The Judge will schedule dates for your submission of… Read More »

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Reopening Proceedings in Order to Apply for Adjustment

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

When an Immigration Judge (IJ) issues a removal order, the order becomes final when the affected alien does not file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If the alien files an appeal or petition for review, the order becomes final when the appeal or petition is denied. Sometimes, a final removal… Read More »

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Request for Evidence for Removal of Conditions Petition

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: Removal of Conditions

The removal of conditions process can be lengthy and time consuming. Even if you are not required to attend an interview, it can take 6-12 months to be approved for your 10 year green card. A request for evidence for removal of conditions will definitely delay the approval process but you can overcome it…. Read More »

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What does a Form I-130 do?

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: General

Filing a Form I-130 establishes that you and your relative have a bona fide family relationship. Once this relationship is proven, the date you filed the I-130 form creates the “priority date” that establishes your relative’s place in line for an immigrant visa. Filing Form I-130 for your relative gives your relative a place… Read More »

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H1B to Green Card Process

By Svetlana Prizant | Categories: H1B to Green Card Process

Foreign nationals are able to request an extension of their H-1B status in one-year increments if their Labor certification or I-140 was filed a year (365 days) prior to the beginning of their exemption from the normal 6-year limit (this takes into account any recaptured time abroad). The exception is if you have an… Read More »

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