Archive for October, 2009
California Service Center Will Issue Duplicate Approval Notices
The California Service Center (CSC) will now issue one duplicate approval notice if the request is made within 30 days of the petition’s approval, without additional charge. This can be beneficial where the the applicant did not list a Consulate for the USCIS to notify of the petition’s approval or where the applicant wishes the […]
In: California Service Center, Form I-797C · Tagged with: California Service Center, Duplicate Approval Notice, Form I-797C
J1 Waiver Options for Physicians
The vast majority of foreign physicians who come to the United States for graduate medical training are going to be subject to INA Section 212(E) if they obtained such training with a J1 visa. J1 visa holders subject to INA Section 212(E) are required to return to their home country for a period of two […]
In: Home Residency Requirement, J-1 Visa Waiver · Tagged with: ARC Waiver, Conrad 30 Waiver, Hardship Waiver, HHS Waiver, Home Residency Requirement, IGA Waiver, J-1 Visa Waiver, Persecution Waiver, VHA Waiver
I-485 Approvals Before Priority Date is Current According to Latest Visa Bulletin
In the past couple months, we have been seeing some client obtain I-485 approvals where their priority date is not current. This is contrary to the law and may lead to a future revocation. The USCIS Service Centers are willing to allow an informal application to rescind the approval and allow the person to retain […]
In: Adjustment of Status, Form I-485, USCIS Error · Tagged with: Adjustment of Status, Form I-485, USCIS Error