PeteDec 16, 2020Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020The text of my letters to Senators Warren and Markey on legislation that would remove the per-country limits on employment-based...
PeteJan 31, 2020What 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....
PeteJan 30, 2020U.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...
PeteJan 27, 2020What 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...
PeteJan 24, 2020What is a National Interest Waiver?A National Interest Waiver offers unique advantages over other types of immigrant petitions.
PeteJan 22, 2020How 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.
PeteJan 16, 2020Why does Matter of Dhanasar matter?Matter of Dhanasar sets out the criteria for National Interest Waiver applicants.
PeteJan 15, 2020What is a Request for Evidence (RFE)?Not all Requests for Evidence are created equal.
PeteJan 14, 2020Green 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.