ImmInfo Newsletter
Contents   Vol. 4, No. 5,
March 1, 20
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  • Upgrading to EB2: Can I use the same job?

  • Silence from the USCIS

  • Adjustment of status and travel

  • Dealing with unavailable documents

  • When should I consider premium processing for my I-140?

  • CIR update (March 1, 2010)

 

 

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Upgrading to EB2: Can I use the same job?
Many people who have already received PERM certification and EB3 I-140 approval are now considering upgrading to EB2. One of the most frequently asked question is whether they can use the same job for the new PERM and I-140. The answer is no.
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Silence from the USCIS

I participated the recent teleconference hosted by the USCIS on the subject of their recent memo about H1b employer-employee relationships. At the outset, I want to acknowledge that they didn't have to host this conference. They did so because they have received so many complaints from the public. That they did host it shows that they are interested in learning more about the concerns held by the public. Unfortunately, this type of teleconference is not a legal or acceptable substitute for the legally required public notice and comment require for all new rules.

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Adjustment of status and travel
The regulations governing applications for adjustment of status make it clear that applicants may only travel abroad under very specific circumstances while their applications are pending. The first thing that needs to be understood is that not everyone may travel after they apply for adjustment of status (AOS). The regulations make it clear that if an applicant for AOS leaves the United States while their application is pending, the application is deemed abandoned automatically. The regulations provide for two exceptions:
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Dealing with unavailable documents
Often, applicants will find that they are unable to produce required supporting documents. The immigration regulations specify how applicants may deal with unavailable documents:
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When should I consider premium processing for my I-140?

With the return of premium process for almost all types of I-140 petitions, many people are seeking to have their I-140s processed on an expedited basis. Is this really necessary? In most cases, it is a waste of money and little benefit is gained. 

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CIR update (March 1, 2010)
Last week's health care summit likely decided the fate of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) for this year. It is still too soon to tell what is going to happen, but the decisions made following that conference will determine whether CIR is brought up for a vote.
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