Skip to contentOctober 2023 Visa Bulletin was released by Department of State and USCIS and it comes with some news. On one hand, Table A (Final Action Dates) does not change much for most countries. In fact EB-2 advances only 7 days from September to October, with a date of July 8, 2023 in October.The Fiscal Year from USCIS does not follow our natural calendar year. Instead of going from January to December, USCIS goes from October to September. This means that October 2023 will be the first month of the Fiscal Year 2024. This is relevant because the agency has an annual cap on...…Skip to contentOctober 2023 Visa Bulletin was released by Department of State and USCIS and it comes with some news. On one hand, Table A (Final Action Dates) does not change much for most countries. In fact EB-2 advances only 7 days from September to October, with a date of July 8, 2023 in October.The Fiscal Year from USCIS does not follow our natural calendar year. Instead of going from January to December, USCIS goes from October to September. This means that October 2023 will be the first month of the Fiscal Year 2024. This is relevant because the agency has an annual cap on...WW…

Skip to contentVictoria Chen, lawyer at the North America Immigration Law Group, has recently posted a message on her LinkedIn account voicing something that many have thought about. She brings the attention to the recent influx of new USCIS officers and how they may be behind some of the common mistakes observed in the adjudication of EB2 NIW cases. In this article we break down Chen’s message to the immigration community.Victoria Chen is a partner at the North America Immigration Law GroupWeGreened.comMs. Chen published a post on her LinkedIn profile to draw attention to The...…Skip to contentVictoria Chen, lawyer at the North America Immigration Law Group, has recently posted a message on her LinkedIn account voicing something that many have thought about. She brings the attention to the recent influx of new USCIS officers and how they may be behind some of the common mistakes observed in the adjudication of EB2 NIW cases. In this article we break down Chen’s message to the immigration community.Victoria Chen is a partner at the North America Immigration Law GroupWeGreened.comMs. Chen published a post on her LinkedIn profile to draw attention to The...WW…

Skip to contentMany prospective EB-2 NIW applicants ask if their family can join them in case their I-140 gets approved. In this article we will review how family is dealt with in employment-based green card applications such as the National Interest Waiver. We will review who may be included and who may not, and we will touch on important aspects of the law so you are well prepared to tackle your self petition.When you receive approval for an employment-based green card category, such as EB1A or EB2 NIW, the good news is that your immediate relatives can also benefit from your...…Skip to contentMany prospective EB-2 NIW applicants ask if their family can join them in case their I-140 gets approved. In this article we will review how family is dealt with in employment-based green card applications such as the National Interest Waiver. We will review who may be included and who may not, and we will touch on important aspects of the law so you are well prepared to tackle your self petition.When you receive approval for an employment-based green card category, such as EB1A or EB2 NIW, the good news is that your immediate relatives can also benefit from your...WW…

Skip to contentDavide is an Italian entomologist currently completing his PhD studies in a US University. He studied in Europe and did an internship in South Africa. Knowing that his passion was the study of insects, and particularely the study of parasitic wasps, he decided to continue his training with a doctorate degree. While finding funding for his research in the old continent was hard, he came to know about a professor in Florida who was studying the same type of wasps he is passionate about. Davide contacted her future advisor over email and eventually got accepted to the school and...…Skip to contentDavide is an Italian entomologist currently completing his PhD studies in a US University. He studied in Europe and did an internship in South Africa. Knowing that his passion was the study of insects, and particularely the study of parasitic wasps, he decided to continue his training with a doctorate degree. While finding funding for his research in the old continent was hard, he came to know about a professor in Florida who was studying the same type of wasps he is passionate about. Davide contacted her future advisor over email and eventually got accepted to the school and...WW…

Skip to contentIn this article, we explore options available for highly skilled foreign tech workers facing layoffs in the US, including Green Card routes and new immigration opportunities in Canada.The past couple of years have seen an increase in layoffs, especially in the tech sector. According to the specialized site layoffs.fyipproximately 10-30% of job losses have been experienced by H-1B visa holders One way to circumvent this situation is by exploring Green Card options. H-1B Visa holders are typically highly skilled individuals, making them potential candidates for either...…Skip to contentIn this article, we explore options available for highly skilled foreign tech workers facing layoffs in the US, including Green Card routes and new immigration opportunities in Canada.The past couple of years have seen an increase in layoffs, especially in the tech sector. According to the specialized site layoffs.fyipproximately 10-30% of job losses have been experienced by H-1B visa holders One way to circumvent this situation is by exploring Green Card options. H-1B Visa holders are typically highly skilled individuals, making them potential candidates for either...WW…