Last month USCIS issued a controversial memo suggesting that Adjustment of Status was a form of extraordinary relief and that individuals wanting to pursue a green card should leave the US to Consular Process. As you can imagine this memo sparked fear and chaos throughout the immigration community and many Attorneys started to talk about...
USCIS’s Adjustment of Status Memo: What Has Changed One Month Later?
We are pleased to share that our firm has secured its first approval of an H-1B self-petition. This milestone allows our client to transfer from his current employer to his own company, giving him the ability to take control of his career and officially launch his business. Effective January 17, 2025, a new rule permitted...
Jun52025
President Donald Trump has reintroduced a key policy from his first term, announcing a new travel ban that affects citizens from 12 countries, with additional restrictions for seven others. This ban is set to take effect on Monday at 12:01 a.m., a move designed to prevent the chaos seen in 2017 when a similar ban...
The first step to initiating an employer sponsored green card is to request the prevailing wage as part of the PERM process. This requires setting out the job duties and minimum requirements so that the Department of Labor can determine the wage. These prevailing wage determinations (PWDs) are now taking 5-6 months. In the past...
In the world of culinary arts, chefs often seek to expand their horizons by working in different countries, gaining international experience, and showcasing their talents on a global stage. For chefs looking to work in the United States, the O-1B visa offers a unique opportunity. This article delves into the specifics of the O-1B visa...
At PSBP Law, we are excited to share a remarkable success story that underscores our commitment to excellence in immigration law. Our team was engaged to handle an R-1 visa case on January 28, 2025. After gathering all the required evidence, we filed the petition under premium processing on March 11, 2025. Just two days...
Sep252024
Spouses can combine funds, such as salary, to meet the required investment amount for an EB-5 application. However, only one spouse can be the primary investor. The EB-5 program allows the primary investor to include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to be a part of the application. If the investor and their dependents...
Feb202024
H-1B Registration Opens March 6th! As March approaches, so does the opening of the H-1B registration period for FY2025. For many skilled foreign workers and employers alike, this marks a crucial time to secure work authorization in the United States. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations,...