September 08, 2010
“An alien is not independently “grandfathered” for purposes of adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1255(i) (2006), simply by virtue of marriage to another alien who is “grandfathered” under section 245(i) as the result of having been a derivative beneficiary of a visa petition.” Matter of Legapsi 25 I&N Dec. 328 (BIA […]
August 15, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) released the 11th round of Frequently asked questions for the PERM/Labor Certification Process. A Labor Certification is the first step in the Employment based greencard process. FAQ below:
July 24, 2010
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) determined on April 30, 2010 in Matter of ALANIA, 25 I&N Dec. 231 (BIA 2010) that a foreign national who is eligible to adjust status, in other words receive a greencard, through Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, cannot be denied due to unauthorized employment. Section 245(i) was a provision of the law […]
July 14, 2010
Significant movement in some Employment Based categories. Click here to view full bulletin. Ricky Malik, Esq.
June 07, 2010
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