Self Petition News – 2024-09-01
Welcome to the weekly news summary related to green card self-petition. This news page tries to capture immigration news that is relevant to self-petition applicants. It tries to gather broad immigration topics that may be of interest to self-petition EB1A, and EB2-NIW applicants. Hope you enjoy the news. All news sources are acknowledged. If you need additional details follow the source link.
News Articles
- U.S. Department of State Declares Certain Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories Unavailable for Rest of Fiscal Year 2024
- Understanding the Role of a Financial Sponsor in Family-Based Immigrant Visa Cases
- Texas Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Keeping Families Together Program
- Fraudulent Employment Practices Targeting F-1 Students with OPT Status: Risks and Precautions
- What should be included in a letter of recommendation?
- What are the government agency support and recommendation letters?
- Lubna Kably: Senior Editor Specializing in Immigration and Tax Policies
U.S. Department of State Declares Certain Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories Unavailable for Rest of Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has declared that various employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories will be unavailable for the rest of fiscal year 2024. This means that all visa numbers for these categories have been used up and no new applications can be approved or issued until the new fiscal year, starting from October 1, 2024. It is also possible that other categories, including EB2, may also become unavailable before the fiscal year ends. However, this unavailability is temporary, with new visa numbers set to be available at the beginning of fiscal year 2025.
Date: 2024/08/30
Understanding the Role of a Financial Sponsor in Family-Based Immigrant Visa Cases
In most family-based immigrant visa cases, the petitioner must also serve as a financial sponsor for the intending immigrant. To qualify as a sponsor, a petitioner must complete an affidavit of support (form I-864) demonstrating sufficient means to ensure the beneficiary will not become a public charge. This form is required in family-based immigration cases and some employment-based cases where the petitioner is a relative or an entity in which a relative has significant ownership. The sponsor must ensure the beneficiary maintains a household income of 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline applicable to the beneficiary’s household size. If the sponsor does not have sufficient income, alternatives include using joint sponsors or certain assets. Certain events, such as the beneficiary becoming a U.S. citizen or permanently leaving the U.S., can terminate a sponsor’s financial commitment.
Date: 2024/08/29
Texas Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Keeping Families Together Program
A federal judge in Texas, J. Campbell Barker, has temporarily blocked the Biden Administration’s Keeping Families Together program, which allows certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole in place. The halt was issued by Barker, an appointee of former President Donald Trump.
Date: 2024/08/27
Fraudulent Employment Practices Targeting F-1 Students with OPT Status: Risks and Precautions
F-1 students with optional practical training (OPT) status may face unemployment restrictions, and could fall prey to fraudulent employers. These companies often charge an upfront fee for supposed training and promise high-paying work, but fail to deliver, leaving the student in violation of their OPT status. Such violations can result in the student being deemed inadmissible and deportable. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and other immigration agencies are cracking down on these fraudulent practices. Students are advised to remain vigilant and consult with the Murthy Law Firm or their university’s designated school official if they suspect a potential employer may be fraudulent. If they have already worked for such a company, there may be ways to mitigate the immigration harm caused.
Date: 2024/08/26
What should be included in a letter of recommendation?
A letter of recommendation for an EB1A green card self-petition should include specific examples of your extraordinary abilities and achievements in your field of expertise. It should highlight how you have significantly contributed to your field, your international recognition, and the impact of your work. This letter will help showcase your advanced degree expertise, contributions, and recognition in your field, which are crucial for the EB1A category. The letter should ideally be from an expert in your field who can vouch for your accomplishments. It should also explain why your skills are needed in the United States and how you plan to continue contributing to your field. The letter should be detailed, specific, and professionally written, as it plays a critical role in the evaluation of your EB1A petition.
Date: 2024/09/01
What are the government agency support and recommendation letters?
Government agency support and recommendation letters are documents written by government organizations that endorse your application for the EB2-NIW category. These letters typically explain the importance of your work, how it benefits the national interest, and why you should be granted a waiver. They can be a compelling part of your application, but they are not mandatory. For an advanced degree holder, these letters can help validate the significance of your work in your field. However, it’s worth noting that the weight of these letters can vary depending on the position of the agency within the U.S. government and the relevancy of the agency to your field. In general, a letter from a federal agency would carry more weight than one from a local or state agency. It’s also crucial that these letters are specific, detailed, and directly linked to your contributions and potential.
Date: 2024/09/01
Lubna Kably: Senior Editor Specializing in Immigration and Tax Policies
Lubna Kably is a senior editor who specializes in writing about immigration and tax policies. She provides clarity on immigration-policy developments in specific countries for students, job seekers, and employees from the world’s largest diaspora, India. Kably also examines the effects of Income-tax and GST related developments on individuals and businesses.
Date: 2024/08/30
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