Author name: SwagatUSA LLC

As we are slowly winding down with the H-1b season of FY2014, I thought it would be a good idea to make a blog post about some not-so-common common knowledge about H-1B Applications. First, some observations: How quickly the H-1B cap fills has a direct correlation with the economy. In fact, H-1Bs tend to be the […]

More information will be forthcoming. Keep in mind, this is early information, and not to be relied upon without consulting with a qualified immigration attorney.  However, here is what comprehensive immigration reform might look like for the undocumented, based on the 17 page memo recently released from the Senate’s bill: The Undocumented – Some will

As an immigration attorney, I often get calls from students who have received an RFE, and sometimes a second RFE, on an OPT application.  They are searching for immigration attorneys to help respond.  I explain to them that responding to an RFE is often not as straight-forward as providing what is being requested.  Often times,

For many months now, we have been awaiting a change in the waiver process.  It is finally final! The provisional waiver for i-601 (or the i-601a) rule goes into effect March 4, 2013. Whom does it affect? This affects spouses of US citizens who entered the US unlawfully. Spouses of LPRs are not yet covered. This

SwagatUSA’s story was published in CEOBlogNation.com.  Here is what it says: “To Honor Immigrants And Their Journey An immigrant at age 10, I was thrown into a new world and culture before I could understand how significant of a change it was. Born in India, having never seen snow, I landed foot in America with my

Marriage-based green cards, where the marriage is less than 2 years old are issued a Conditional Green Card or a Conditional Permanent Resident Card with a 2 year expiration date.  One must file to remove the conditions within 90 days from the expiration date.  However, often people forget as they get caught up in their routines.

Family-based immigration attorney (s) are often faced with I-864 affidavit of support related issues and questions. Affidavits of Support are a requirement for all family-based applications, with the narrow exception of certain VAWA (Violence against Women Act) applications.  Many people take a quick look at the form and think they understand it, but are surprised with a Request

Often immigrants to the United States want to maintain lawful status under all circumstances, and go to various lengths to avoid falling out of status.  But at times, while maintaining lawful immigrant status is the goal, well-intentioned individuals end up harming their immigration application, rather than helping.  Remember that immigration law changes at a rapid

Who Qualifies for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? Those who entered under the age of 16 (Age 15 or younger) Were 31 or younger on June 15, 2012 Have been a resident of the US for at least 5 yrs with very few and short absences Do not have a major criminal record (misdemeanors such as