NIW Green Card to Live and Work in America

Foreign nationals may legally live and work permanently in the U.S. by applying for and obtaining green card (lawful permanent residence) status. A green card process may be family-based or employment-based, both have many classifications. Some employment-based green cards are employer-sponsored, whereas others are self-petition. One of the employment-based green card processes is National Interest Waiver (NIW), a self-petition. A NIW green-card process must now be filed with the new Form ETA 9089, instead of the Form ETA 750, Part B. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will cease issuing Form ETA 750. For additional information on the Form, please visit DOL at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/forms . Additionally, during the green card process, a foreign national who is in the U.S. may be eligible to work via an approved employment authorization document (EAD). EAD is a temporary work permit. June 27, 2023 By Aik Wan Kok, US Immigration Lawyer We represent businesses, employees, inventors, scholars, experts, entrepreneurs, artists, individuals, and families across America and the world. E: koka@tiyaimmigration.com https://tiyaimmigration.com This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship.

USCIS New Filing Locations

USCIS New Filing Locations Work visas, green cards, and all immigration filings are not considered timely filed with the USCIS unless they are submitted to the correct address. Therefore, USCIS has included a new option to sign up for its filing location updates at its Lockbox Filing Location Updates page: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/lockbox-and-service-center-filing-location-updates

DED Hong Kong | Work Permit for Hong Kong Residents in the U.S.

Eligible Hong Kong residents covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) as of Jan. 26, 2023, may remain in the United States through Feb. 5, 2025. They are eligible to work in the United States through an approved I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. See details: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-extends-and-expands-employment-authorization-for-hong-kong-residents-covered-by-ded https://usaimmigrationnews.net/immigration-news/f/ded-hong-kong-%7C-work-permit-for-hong-kong-residents-in-the-us

Asylum New Filing Locations

USCIS has changed the filing locations for certain affirmative asylum applications submitted by mail. More details: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-changes-filing-location-and-documentation-requirements-for-certain-affirmative-asylum

Conditional Green Card #USCIS Receipts Now Valid for 24 Months

Effective September 4, 2021, #USCIS receipt notices for conditional permanent residents will be valid as evidence of status for 24 months, instead of 18 months. This is for USCIS Form #I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form #I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-extends-evidence-of-status-for-conditional-permanent-residents-to-24-months-with-pending-form #USAImmigrationLawyers #USAImmigrationNews #ImmigrationNews #USAImmigration https://tiyaimmigration.com https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aik-wan-kok-82075210_uscis-extends-evidence-of-status-for-conditional-activity-6839697390237224960-tFIb https://m.facebook.com/tiya.plc https://twitter.com/tiyaimmigration/status/1433896313091985433?s=19

Money Transfer to #Afghanistan resumes

#MoneyGram and #WesternUnion have resumed money-transfer services to #Afghanistan

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/exclusive-western-union-resuming-services-afghanistan-senior-exec-2021-09-02/

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US Citizenship for Child Born Via Assisted Reproductive Technology

New #USCIS policy: Non-gestational and/or non-genetic parent may transmit #USCitizenship to Child born abroad via Assisted Reproductive Technology (#ART) if  Child is so related to one parent, & both parents are married at Child's birth & recognized as legal parents per local law  

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-removes-barriers-to-us-citizenship-for-children-born-abroad-through-assisted-reproductive

#USAImmigrationLawyers #USAImmigrationNews  #AikWanKok  #USAImmigration #ImmigrationNews

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aik-wan-kok-82075210_uscis-removes-barriers-to-us-citizenship-activity-6839310893336059904-guWk

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Written by Aik Wan Kok. This article is for general informational purpose only. It is not legal advice and does not create attorney-client relationship.

Suspension of Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

SUMMARY:   Certain nonimmigrant work visas (exceptions apply) have been suspended, from June 24, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Suspension of Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

Due to high unemployment resulting from COVID-19, certain nonimmigrant work visas have been suspended from entry into the U.S., starting June 24, 2020 until December 31, 2020. This suspension was issued on June 22, 2020. Recommendations for further immigration changes may take place within 30 days of June 24, 2020, and every 60 days after that.

This entry suspension or limitation of nonimmigrant work visa is in addition to the existing suspension on certain immigrant visas (green card or lawful permanent residence cases). Its suspension is also extended to December 31 2020.

The suspended nonimmigrant work visas are H-1B, H-2B, J, L visas, and their dependents. For J visa, the affected foreign nationals are those coming for intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program.

Certain exceptions apply to the nonimmigrant visa suspension. For examples, the above nonimmigrant visa are suspended from entry into the U.S. if:

(a)   the foreign national is outside of the U.S. as of June 22, 2020;

(b)   does not have a valid nonimmigrant visa stamp as of June 22, 2020; and

(c)    does not have an official travel document other than a visa (e.g. transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) as of June 22, 2020.

2.      The nonimmigrant work visa suspension does not apply to:

(a)   any lawful permanent resident;

(b)   any alien who is the spouse or child, as defined in section 101(b)(1) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)), of a United States citizen;

(c)    any alien seeking to enter the United States to provide temporary labor or services essential to the United States food supply chain; and

(d)   any alien whose entry would be in the national interest as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees.

For additional information on this Proclamation:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/

June 22, 2020

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This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship.

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By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Telephone/WhatsApp: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Telephone/WhatsApp (from abroad): 001-7037728224

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya USA Immigration Services represents companies, employers, individuals, and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center; USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE); work permit, marriage cases, family immigration, employment immigration, and much more.

New Policy on Green Card for Multinational Executives or Managers

New Policy on Green Card for Multinational Executives or Managers

The immigration clarifies that for multinational executives or managers green card cases, the Petitioner must continue to maintain a qualifying relationship with the Beneficiary’s employer abroad at the time of the green card filing and until it is completely adjudicated.

For additional information, please see https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aik-wan-kok-82075210_new-policy-on-green-card-for-multinational-activity-6666856828388864000-fi_D

May 13, 2020

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship.

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By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Telephone/WhatsApp: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Telephone/WhatsApp (from abroad): 001-7037728224

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya USA Immigration Services represents companies, employers, individuals, and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center; USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE); work permit, marriage cases, family immigration, employment immigration, and much more.

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Extending Due Date to Immigration Requests and Notices

Extending Due Date to Immigration Requests and Notices

On May 1, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is further extending the deadline for applicants, foreign nationals, or petitioners to respond to the following immigration notices, decisions, or requests that have an issuance date between March 1, 2020 and July 1, 2020, inclusive:

1

11. Request for Evidence (RFE)

22. Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)

  3. Notice of Intent to Revoke

  4. Notices of Intent to Rescind and Notices of Intent to Terminate regional investment centers;

  5. Filing date requirements for Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion.

66. Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14)

6    The responses to the above notices and requests must be received within 60 calendar days from the due date that it stipulated in the request or notice, or the date of its decision.

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05/01/2020

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By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Telephone/WhatsApp: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Telephone/WhatsApp (from abroad): 001-7037728224

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya USA Immigration Services represents companies, employers, individuals, and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center; USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE); work permit, marriage cases, family immigration, employment immigration, and much more.

US Immigration Offices Reopening on June 4, 2020 or After

US Immigration Offices Reopening on June 4, 2020 or After

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reopen for in-person services on June 4 2020 or after, unless public closures are extended.  In reducing the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), USCIS has temporarily suspended temporarily suspended in-person services, asylum offices, and biometric services at its application support centers (ASCs), since March 18, 2020. During this suspension, USCIS continues to provide limited in-person emergency services.  #immigrationnews #immigrationlawyer

For additional information, please email info@tiyaimmigration.com and https://tiyaimmigration.com/

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings

04/24/2020

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. 

By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Telephone/WhatsApp: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Telephone/WhatsApp (from abroad): 001-7037728224

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya USA Immigration Services represents companies, employers, individuals, and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center; USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE); work permit, marriage cases, family immigration, employment immigration, and much more.

Suspending New Immigrant Visas (Green Card Visas)

Suspending New Immigrant Visas (Green Card Visas)

President Trump has issued an Order to suspend certain new immigrant visas (certain green card visas) to put American communities and workers first as we move toward safely reopening the economy. Certain exceptions apply.

https://tiyalaw.blogspot.com/2020/04/suspending-new-immigrant-visas-green.html

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aik-wan-kok-82075210_president-donald-j-trump-is-honoring-his-activity-6658877787954302976-CfcD

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Tel (from abroad): 001-7037728224

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals, and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center;  USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE); work permit, marriage cases, family immigration, employment immigration, and much more.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-honoring-commitment-protect-american-workers-temporarily-pausing-immigration/

L-1 One-Year Foreign Employment Requirement

L-1 One-Year Foreign Employment Requirement



One-year foreign employment requirement must be within 3 years preceding the initial L-1A filing to USCIS.


For additional information, please visit: http://immigrationresource.net/l-1-one-year-foreign-employment-requirement/




November 29, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-822four & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Tel (from abroad): 001-7037728224four; 

http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net

Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law.  We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; various green cards; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; Hs; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professionals; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

H-1B Cap Petitions: Cap-Gap F-1 Status or F-1 Work Authorization is Valid Till September 30, 2018

H-1B Cap Petitions: Cap-gap for F-1 status or F-1 work authorization terminates after September 30, 2018.

For additional information, please visit:
http://immigrationresource.net/h-1b-cap-petitions-cap-gap-f-1-status-or-f-1-work-authorization-is-valid-till-september-30-2018/


September 28, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

USCIS is proposing new law on “public charge” to deny immigration cases filed by a wider pool of current and potential welfare benefits recipients.

USCIS is proposing new law on “public charge” to deny immigration cases filed by a wider pool of current and potential welfare benefits recipients.

For more information, please visit:
http://immigrationresource.net/proposed-law-on-public-charge-for-denying-cases-for-more-current-and-potential-welfare-benefits-recipients/


September 22, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Tel (from abroad): 001-7037728224;
http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

USCIS will implement new removal processing policy on October 1, 2018.

USCIS will implement new removal processing policy on October 1, 2018.

For additional information, please visit:
http://immigrationresource.net/implementing-new-immigration-policy-on-referral-for-removaldeportation/



September 26, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

Immigration Help Due to Hurricane Florence and Typhoon Mangkhut

USCIS will expedite or provide discretionary services due to unforeseen or extreme circumstances such as Hurricane Florence and Typhoon Mangkhut. For additional information, please visit: http://immigrationresource.net/immigration-help-due-to-hurricane-florence-and-typhoon-mangkhut/

September 19, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

Immigration Help for Those Affected by California Wildfires

USCIS will expedite or provide discretionary handling of immigration cases impacted by unforeseen or extreme circumstances such as California wildfires.

For additional information, please visit: http://immigrationresource.net/immigration-help-for-those-affected-by-california-wildfires/

August 15, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

New USCIS Policy on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors

New USCIS Policy on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors

In general, students and exchange visitors whose reinstatement application (timely filed or otherwise) that is approved will not accrue unlawful presence. The accrual of unlawful presence resumes the day after the reinstatement’s denial, and the nonimmigrant must voluntarily depart the US.

For additional information, please visit: http://immigrationresource.net/new-uscis-policy-on-unlawful-presence-for-students-and-exchange-visitors/


August 9, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.

I-751 Biometric Appointment Notices with Incorrect Application Support Center

I-751 Biometric Appointment Notices with Incorrect Application Support Center

I-751 biometric services appointment notices dated May 4, 2018 are erroneous, providing for ASC outside their geographical area on May 21, 2018.

For additional information, please visit: http://immigrationresource.net/i-751-biometric-appointment-notices-with-incorrect-application-support-center/

May 23, 2018

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-7728224; http://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; http://immigrationresource.net


Aik Wan Kok Fillali at Tiya represents companies, employers, individuals and families, located nationwide and internationally, in U.S. Immigration Law. We focus on diverse immigration cases such as extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM; green card; N-400 Naturalization; various waivers; H cases; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional; E treaty investor/trader; cases with USCIS, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consulates and National Visa Center.