http://www.immigrationquestion.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=75&Itemid=29 Web largest source for U.S. immigration news, updates, information http://www.immigrationquestion.com/ability-to-pay-and-i-140-denial-by-immigration.html It is not uncommon for the Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. to receive phone calls and e-mails from professionals who have received a Request for Evidence (RFE's) wherein the USCIS is requesting the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wages to the employee. The good news is that on several occasions our law firm has been able to demonstrate to the USCIS (by means of supplemental information obtained from the petitioning company) that the employer had and continues to have the ability to pay the prevailing wage to the employee. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/maintaining-your-h-1b-status-in-todays-difficult-economic-times.html The slow economy in recent times has compelled many employers, especially those in the Information Technology industry, to lay off H-1B employees. Unfortunately, a lot of H-1B employees wind up in troubled waters once they are notified by their employers regarding the termination of their employment. It is extremely important for an H-1B visa holder to be in status at all times. The Law Offices of N.M. Gehi has succeeded on a number of these cases. For example, we recently succeeded in assisting an H-1B holder in transferring to an H4 status; and thereafter, we also assisted him in obtaining an H-1B visa again after he found another employer. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/myth-most-americans-dont-want-comprehensive-immigration-reform.html The economic downturn has a lot of people murmuring that now is not the right time for CIR. But, the opinion polls show otherwise. Before you throw your hands up in defeat when you hear someone repeat this myth, consider responding with these quick myth busting facts! http://www.immigrationquestion.com/uscis-fbi-eliminate-national-name-check-backlog.html U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), it has met all milestones set forth in a joint business plan announced April 2, 2008, resulting in the elimination of the FBI National Name Check Program (NNCP) backlog. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/uscis-updates-fy-2010-h-1b-count.html As of June 19, 2009, approximately 44,500 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by USCIS and counted towards the H-1B cap. Approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/uscis-issues-guidance-on-employment-eligibility-verification-form.html U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 (Rev. 02/02/09) currently on the USCIS Web site will continue to be valid for use beyond June 30, 2009. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/dhs-leadership-to-participate-in-united-we-serve.html Answering President Obama's call to service, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano will be joined by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate on Monday volunteering their time and efforts to promote service across the country. The President's 81-day summer service initiative, United We Serve, challenges all citizens to get involved in their communities and start building a better future for the nation. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=239&Itemid=30 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today issued a guidance memorandum that provides USCIS adjudication officers with instructions related to the timing of job creation and the meaning of "full-time" positions in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/visa-bulletin-update.html Updated Information on Visa Bulletin for the month of June 2009 http://www.immigrationquestion.com/10-years-green-card.html An individual in removal proceedings who is not a legal permanent resident may still qualify for cancellation of removal if certain requirements are met (see below). If you qualify, then you may well be on your way to obtaining a green card. Applying for a cancellation of removal is a complex process. It is highly advisable to consult an experienced lawyer who primarily deals with immigration matters on a daily basis. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/the-dream-act.html The Law Offices of N.M. Gehi is proud to support The DREAM Act. Developed by Senators Richard Durbin (Illinois) and Richard Lugar (Indiana), and Congressmen Howard Berman (California) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (Florida), the Act helps young people obtain United States citizenship. Each year, 65,000 undocumented immigrant students graduate from high school and are left with few options for their future. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/applicability-date-for-e-verify-federal-contractor-rule-extended.html The applicability date of the final rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to begin using U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify system has been pushed back by six weeks to June 30, 2009. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/cap-count-for-h-1b-and-h-2b-workers-for-fiscal-year-2010.html USCIS Updated Information on Cap Count for H-1B and H-2B Workers for Fiscal Year 2010. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/sibling-petition-approved.html The client then sought the expertise of the Law Offices of N.M. Gehi. Our offices filed a Motion to Reopen and submitted the appropriate forms and evidence and after reviewing the memorandum of law filed by the Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. the case to be reopened. The Sibling Petition was then approved, and the client was interviewed abroad and was issued his immigratnt visa. He is now a green card holder. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/request-for-evidence-complex-h-1b-situation.html Four H-1B beneficiaries with Request for Evidence involving intiricate details about the company and proving the speciality occupation of the beneficiary were approved within two days after the submission of the Request for Evidence by the Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/third-time-adjustment-of-status-interview.html A United States citizen husband, sponsored his wife for a visa. She had entered the United States as a visitor. The client had been previously scheduled for two Adjustment of Status interviews, during which time no decision was made. The client received letters that the case was pending, with no additional information. The client then retained the services of the Law Offices of N.M. Gehi. Our offices communicated with the USCIS and prepared them for their third interview. On the interview date, an attorney from the law offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. appeared for the inteview and the client received her green card. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/aila-welcomes-obamas-proactive-push-for-comprehensive-immigration-reform-this-year.html Following President Obama's meeting on Jun. 25, 2009 with Congressional leaders, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) applauds the President's commitment to moving forward on comprehensive immigration reform this year. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/new-naturalization-test.html In the interest of creating a more standardized, fair, and meaningful naturalization process, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently completed a multi-year redesign of the naturalization test. The revised test, with an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of American democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, will help encourage citizenship applicants to learn and identify with the basic values we all share as Americans. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/naresh-gehi-videos.html Considering the complexity of immigration laws Attorney.Gehi took a great initiative by taking real world scenarios to clarify questions related to marriage based green cards, H-1B Visas and US Citizenships. http://www.immigrationquestion.com/uscis-modifies-application-for-t-nonimmigrant-status.html U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has revised Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (edition date 3/30/09). Previous editions of Form I-914 will be accepted for 30 days. The final date USCIS will accept previous editions of Form I-914 is June 6, 2009.