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Pete
Dec 16, 2020
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020
The text of my letters to Senators Warren and Markey on legislation that would remove the per-country limits on employment-based...
Pete
Jan 31, 2020
What are priority dates and why are they important?
Simply put, the “priority date” is the date on which an applicant files the first part of his/her green card application with U.S....
Pete
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. v. Sineneng-Smith: what's all the fuss about?
On February 25 of this year, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral argument in U.S. v. Sineneng-Smith. This case has...
Pete
Jan 27, 2020
What is the Visa Bulletin and How Does it Work?
The visa bulletin is a monthly report issued by the Department of State (available here). It provides information, relevant to certain...
Pete
Jan 24, 2020
What is a National Interest Waiver?
A National Interest Waiver offers unique advantages over other types of immigrant petitions.
Pete
Jan 22, 2020
How is the H-1B cap process changing in 2020?
USCIS is introducing a new process for H-1B cap-subject applications being submitted in 2020.
Pete
Jan 16, 2020
Why does Matter of Dhanasar matter?
Matter of Dhanasar sets out the criteria for National Interest Waiver applicants.
Pete
Jan 15, 2020
What is a Request for Evidence (RFE)?
Not all Requests for Evidence are created equal.
Pete
Jan 14, 2020
Green card application fees - are they increasing?
I-485 filing fees are decreasing (slightly) but most I-485 applicants will end up paying more due to other changes.
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