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Como verifico o tempo de processamento do USCIS
fickeymartinez • Nov 24, 2019
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As perguntas mais comuns que um escritório de advocacia de imigração recebe são:
- Quanto tempo levará meu caso de imigração?
- Por que o USCIS levou mais de meio ano no meu caso?
- Por que o status on-line não foi atualizado nos últimos meses, eles não estão processando o meu caso?
- Como posso descobrir quanto tempo o USCIS levará para processar meu pedido?
- Por que o caso do meu amigo já foi processado, mas o meu caso está indo devagar?
A melhor maneira de abordar a questão é primeiro considerar: qual é o principal formulário do processo. Se apenas um formulário foi submetido, essa tarefa é fácil, se muitos formulários foram submetidos, é aí que isso se torna importante. Por exemplo, se você está solicitando um ajuste de status para o Green Card e enviou um I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-765, etc., o I-485 seria mais importante já que possui uma entrevista.
Segundo, você descobrirá (1) onde o processo está localizado e (2) onde ele finalmente será processado.
A carta de aviso do USCIS que você recebe possui um Centro de Serviço (Service Center) ou o endereço do escritório local (Local Field Office) no canto inferior esquerdo ou no canto superior direito. Isso responde onde o processo está no momento na maioria dos casos.
No entanto, onde um caso finalmente será processado pode ser difícil. Se for necessária uma entrevista, o escritório local seria o lugar. Se uma entrevista não é esperada, o Centro de Serviço seria o local final de processamento. No entanto, a ferramenta abaixo pode ser exatamente o que você precisa para responder a esta pergunta.
O USCIS criou uma ferramenta de Processamento de Caso para ajudar na verificação dos tempos de processamento estimados de um tipo de caso específico.
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J1 Teachers raise this question frequently. The School Administration or the HR Department does a summary review of the sponsorship visa fees, and then they "condition job offers" to the J1 Teacher to pay their own fees in a few different ways. This article will target the following questions: Can the H-1B Employee pay the H-1B Fees for the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee sign a promissory note? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee take out a loan for their own fees? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee drop the cashier checks for the Immigration Fees to the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee pay the Immigration Attorney? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee agree to a lower pay to compensate/reimburse the Employer for the H-1B Fees? The answer to each and every question is: NO. The U.S. Department of Labor regulations require that employers pay all expenses necessary for H-1B applications. The fees cannot be recouped from employees . The Regulations can be seen here:
California brings in many J1 Participants each year under many different types of Cultural Exchange Programs. This post will take a snapshot of 1 fiscal year, 2022-2023. This information may be helpful for J1 Professionals considering placement locations.
Esta publicación cubrirá una de las preguntas más comunes que tiene un J1: ¿la exención J1 permitiría el empleo? En resumen, la respuesta depende de que se exima la visa J1. Un J1 aún puede trabajar durante su Período Autorizado DS-2019, con el mismo empleador y el mismo puesto. Si el Patrocinador NO cancela el Estatus J1 en el Sistema Gubernamental, el empleo aún está autorizado. Por lo tanto, la Exención no detendría el empleo, pero en sí misma no lo permite. Esta es una distinción importante, porque otros podrían ver J1 funcionando y podrían percibir erróneamente la exención que lo autoriza. Si el DS-2019 está por vencer o ya venció, el J1 Waiver NO otorga: autorización de empleo renovación de licencia de conducir viajes internacionales En otras palabras, la Exención J1 NO ES UN ESTADO para permanecer en EE.UU., eso es lo que hace la Visa J1. La Exención, en esencia, es simplemente un proceso para ROMPER un acuerdo previo para regresar al extranjero (país de origen) por un mínimo de dos años. Una vez aprobada la exención, el J1 puede buscar un estatus migratorio diferente, como por ejemplo: Inmigrar a los EE.UU. (adquirir Residencia Permanente Legal o Tarjeta Verde) ya sea a través del proceso de Ajuste de Estatus I-485 o el Proceso Consular DS-260 Visa de prometido K-1 Visa de Empleo H Visa de Empleo L Si trabajan más allá de la Visa J1 y sin autorización de empleo, la mayoría no son elegibles para Visas de Empleo, y las solicitudes de inmigración para la Tarjeta Verde pueden ser prohibidas o consideradas inadmisibles por Fraude I-9. Puede ver más información sobre la exención J1 en nuestro sitio web . Si necesita asistencia de exención J1, no dude en contactarnos. Contacte nuestra oficina para una consulta. Descargo de responsabilidad: El abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados pone a disposición este blog únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado.
This post will target how many J1 Teachers are in the US, that come from Mexico. This statistic helps put some things into perspective of how many J1 Teachers are currently in the US, as well as how many J1 Professionals come to the US. Since the J1 Teacher Program can be extended to 5 years, this post will do a 5-year lookback.
This post will target how many J1 Teachers are in the US, that come from Colombia. Since the J1 Teacher Program can be extended to 5 years, this post will do a 5-year lookback.
This post will cover one of the most common questions a J1 has, would the J1 Waiver permit employment? In short, the answer depends on the J1 Visa being Waived. A J1 can still work during their DS-2019 Authorized Period, with the same employer, and the same position. If the Sponsor DOES NOT terminate the J1 Status in the Government System, employment is still authorized. So, the Waiver would not stop employment, but it does not in of itself permit the employment. This is an important distinction, because others might see J1 Working, and they might misperceive the waiver authorizing it. If the DS-2019 is expiring or has already expired, the J1 Waiver DOES NOT grant: employment authorization driver's license renewal international travel In other words, the J1 Waiver is NOT A STATUS to remain in the US, that is what the J1 Visa does. The Waiver, at its core, is merely a process to BREAK a previous agreement to return abroad (home country) for a minimum of two years. Once the Waiver is approved, the J1 is able to seek a different immigration status, such as: Immigrate to the US (acquire Lawful Permanent Residence or Green Card) either through the I-485 Adjustment of Status process or the DS-260 Consular Process K-1 Fiance Visa H Employment Visa L Employment Visa If working beyond the J1 Visa and without employment authorization, most are ineligible for Employment Visas, and Green Card immigration filings may be barred or deemed inadmissible for I-9 Fraud. More information about the J1 Waiver can be seen on our website . If you are in need of J1 Waiver Assistance, please feel free to contact our office for a Consultation . Related Blog Posts: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/colombian-j1-no-objection-statement-nos-waiver-explained https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/my-ds-2019-is-blank-how-do-i-know-if-i-am-subject-to-the-j1-212e-2-year-home-residency-requirement https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/j1-waiver-statistics-and-approval-rating Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
¡Cómo la bancarrota afecta la inmigración y la naturalización! La quiebra puede ser un proceso muy confuso, muy parecido a la inmigración. Las preguntas más comunes son: ¿Tengo que ser ciudadano estadounidense para declararme en quiebra? ¿La bancarrota afectará mi estatus migratorio? ¿Puede un inmigrante indocumentado declararse en quiebra? ¿Puede la quiebra afectar mi solicitud de ciudadanía? En general, una declaración de quiebra no afectaría una declaración de inmigración. La bancarrota está disponible para ciudadanos estadounidenses y no estadounidenses (como residentes permanentes legales, titulares de DACA, titulares de TPS e incluso inmigrantes indocumentados). Para declararse en quiebra, debe decir toda la verdad. La información proporcionada en la presentación debe ser precisa y su número de Seguro Social o ITIN debe ser exacto y suyo. Por lo tanto, cualquier persona que tenga una tarjeta de seguro social legal emitida por el gobierno o un ITIN puede declararse en quiebra. ¿Cuándo puede la quiebra afectar una presentación de inmigración, como el ajuste de estatus o la naturalización? El hecho de declararse en quiebra no afectaría una presentación de inmigración; sin embargo, el fraude, el perjurio y la tergiversación pueden descalificar a un inmigrante para un beneficio de inmigración por motivos de tergiversación o de mal carácter moral. Aquí hay algunos escenarios posibles donde las acciones de quiebra incorrectas pueden dañar una presentación de inmigración: Un declarante de bancarrota inmediatamente solicita una tarjeta de crédito con la completa intención de presentar el Capítulo 7 de Bancarrota para saldar la nueva deuda. En este escenario se puede denegar la quiebra y se puede considerar que el declarante tiene un carácter moral deficiente, lo que puede denegar una solicitud de naturalización o impedir una tarjeta verde en una presentación de ajuste de estatus. Un declarante de quiebra utilizó una tarjeta/número de Seguro Social falso, robado o adquirido de manera fraudulenta. Este acto sería una forma de perjurio, que puede negar una solicitud de naturalización o impedir una Tarjeta Verde en una solicitud de Ajuste de Estatus. [Nota: el hecho de que una Tarjeta de Seguro Social sea real no significa que haya sido adquirida legalmente. El uso de documentos falsos o una presentación de inmigración fraudulenta puede ser tan malo como que la tarjeta de Seguro Social sea falsa o robada. Un declarante de quiebra es indocumentado y utiliza múltiples números sociales, ITIN y otros números del IRS para falsificar presentaciones 1099 y tergiversar los ingresos sujetos a impuestos en una declaración de impuestos. Este perjurio con respecto a los ingresos invalidaría cualquier declaración de quiebra y puede negar una presentación de naturalización o impedir una tarjeta verde en una presentación de ajuste de estatus. Si tengo una inquietud, ¿con quién debo hablar: un abogado de inmigración o un abogado de quiebras? En caso de duda, lo mejor sería hablar con ambos tipos de abogados. Alternativamente, Nuestra oficina maneja tanto Inmigración como Bancarrota . Por lo tanto, seríamos una "ventanilla única" y determinaríamos sus derechos y evaluaríamos sus riesgos. Descargo de responsabilidad: El abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados pone a disposición este blog únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado.
The Colombian J1 No Objection Statement (NOS) Waiver Process is unique. Every Country has a different process, timeline, eligibility, and required documentation. This post will specifically cover Colombia's process. For starters, there are unrestricted and restricted J1 Professionals. The Restricted Professionals are generally: J1 Teacher J1 Professor J1 Instructor J1 Specialist J1 Researcher J1 Physician J1 Intern J1 Trainee J1 Summer Camp Counselor J1 University Student (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional / Doctoral) It is these professionals that this waiver explanation will assist the most. This explanation will be broken into parts. Part 1: Why listen to this Post or this Immigration Attorney? Personally, the Attorney married a J1 Teacher and filed for a No Objection Statement Waiver. So, on a personal level, the Attorney has been in the same shoes as many spouses trying to spend their life with a J1 Professional that was originally required to return home/abroad for 2 years (the 2-year home residency requirement). Professionally, the law firm assists J1 Professionals on a weekly basis, and has nearly a decade of experience SPECIFICALLY with Colombian No Objection Statement Waivers. The Attorney and Team biographies can be seen here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/team Part 2: How can I Clearly Determine whether I am Restricted by the J1 Visa? (aka 212e Specials Skills List or Subject to the 2 year Home Residency Requirement) With any waiver discussion, determining the need for the waiver is important. Generally, if you are a J1 Professional from Colombia mentioned above, you are LIKELY SUBJECT. If the J1 Visa and DS-2019 state you are subject, then you are subject. A much deeper dive into this subject can be seen in the following posts: The DOS Waiver Review Division Advisory Opinion: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/when-should-a-j1-j2-perform-a-dos-advisory-opinion When the DS-2019 is blank (Common Issue): https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/my-ds-2019-is-blank-how-do-i-know-if-i-am-subject-to-the-j1-212e-2-year-home-residency-requirement An Advisory Opinion is a service our law firm assists with. A consultation with an immigration attorney may also be beneficial. Part 3: Why and When do you need the J1 Waiver? The Purpose of the J1 Waiver is to allow the professional to: acquire permission to NOT return home for 2 years be able to seek a different immigration status: Immigrate to the US (acquire Lawful Permanent Residence or Green Card) either through the I-485 Adjustment of Status process or the DS-260 Consular Process K-1 Fiance Visa H Employment Visa L Employment Visa The Waiver is REQUIRED BEFORE you are able to apply for the above-mentioned immigration statuses. Emphasis on BEFORE, meaning the waiver must be approved by the DOS and USCIS, before DOS and USCIS would allow for a change in immigration status. Now, it is important to note, other visa types/immigration statuses are NOT Restricted by the J1 Visa, such as: F1 Student Visa R1 Religious Worker Visa B1/B2 Tourist Visa Some Guidance on the R1 Option for J1 Teachers can be seen here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/r1-visa-for-school-teachers-at-religious-private-schools-an-alternative-to-the-h-1b-visa FINAL POINT ON THIS TOPIC, as many forget, if the F1/R1/B1/B1 visa holder aims to EVER APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE a Green Card or Fiance Visa or H/L Employment Visa, the J1 Restrict MUST EITHER BE: Satisfied by returning to the home country for 2 years Waived by the DOS Part 4: Waiver Breakdown Overview The NOS Waiver process is broken into 2 packets and 3 phases. PHASE 1: Initiating Packet 1: The DOS DS-3035 Waiver Recommendation Application is an electronic filing that auto-generates the forms, statement of reason, and list of required documents. A Third-Party Barcode Page is created along with a case number. The Barcode Page is required for Packet 2 and the case number allows for status updates in the DOS System. The filing DOES NOT APPEAR in the DOS System until the file is received at DOS with payment. Once a DS-3035 Packet is created, it cannot be edited afterwards. Any new corrections usually lead to a new case/case number being generated. Packet 2: The Colombian NOS Application is filed with the Colombian Embassy. The Colombian Instructions/process can be located here: https://www.colombiaemb.org/post/how-to-obtain-a-no-objection-letter-at-the-embassy-of-colombia-in-usa It is important to note, the Colombian Government updates the NOS Policies, Procedures, Payments, and NOS Application every year around September 1st. Phase 2: Processing Packet 2 might be called packet 2 in the explanation, but it is the first that MUST BE PROCESSED. Colombia must not object, create the No Objection Statement, and send that statement to the DOS to merge into Packet 1. Once Packet 1 receives the Colombian No Objection Statement, that is when they begin processing the DS-3035. The DOS will either request documentation, deny, or issue a favorable recommendation. Phase 3: Finalizing/Recording in the Government System If DOS issues a Favorable Recommendation, the file (merge of packet 1 and packet 2) is then submitted to USCIS, USCIS issues an I-612 Receipt Notice, and then USCIS issues an I-612 Approval Notice. An I-612 Approval Notice is the full completion of the J1 Waiver Process. Part 5: Documents Our office provides the following recommendation of Documents: Birth Certificates for the J1, any children, and spouse [Note: If Colombian , Birth Certificate MUST be Front and Back, from the Civil Registry. More Guidance found here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/us-immigration-requirements- colombia -birth-marriage-divorce-and-police-certificates/ ] Translation of Foreign Birth/Marriage/Divorce Certificates, if not in English (recommend Military One Source or Montesino Translation ) Your Marriage Certificate, if married Your Divorce Certificate, if divorced Prior Spouse’s Death Certificate, if prior spouse died during marriage Any Foreign Passport Any US Visas Any US Passport Any US Driver’s License I-94 Lawful Entry Record ( Found on CBP Website ) ALL DS-2019 ever issued (for J1/J2) Any Cedula Cards Part 6: Processing Times and When to Start The Colombian Embassy Processes the NOS Application within 1-4 months. (aka packet 2) The DOS Processes the DS-3035 AFTER receiving the No Objection Statement within 2-5 months. (aka packet 1) USCIS processes and records the I-612 Waiver filing within 1-2 months. If you require the waiver for an H-1B Filing or Adjustment of Status filing next year, you may want to start early. For instance, if a J1 public school teacher begins the waiver process in August, receives the NOS in October, is Favorably Recommended by the DOS in February the following year, and is I-612 approved in March or April. If you are interested in learning more about our law firm J1 Services, we welcome you to visit our website. Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
What happens when a J1 Professional Loses a prior DS-2019? This topic is a common occurrence as J1 Professionals, such as teacher, doctors, and scholars, begin to prepare for the J1 Waiver Process (i.e. No Objection/NOS, Exceptional Hardship, IGA, CONRAD 30, or Persecution). As a RULE OF THUMB, every DS-2019 MUST BE PROVIDED in any J1 Waiver Process. Now, things do get lost over time and not everyone scans, takes a photo of, or copies a DS-2019. The DOS Waiver Review Division is aided by the Prior J1 Visa and CBP Stamps. The DOS WRD Officer normally provide the following guidance on this topic: You must contact Responsible Officer/Agency that Sponsored the J1 Visa and issued the original DS-2019, to request them to issue a letter (aka Certificate of Participation) including: Sevis Number (present on J1 Visa) Name of Program Sponsor (present on J1 Visa) Program Number (present on J1 Visa) Purpose of Attending Program (present on J1 Visa) Dates From/To Complete of Program Final Information (must) Subject Code Name of Responsible Officer Title of Responsible Officer Address and Phone Number of Responsible Officer The Responsible Officer/Agency are generally able to assist in providing the "Certificate of Participation/DS-2019 Alternative Letter" and such letters can normally be provided within 2-3 business days. Apart from the DOS WRD Officer's normal guidance, our office normally recommends: The letter be on company letterhead The letter be dated and signed with wet-ink (not a digital signature) The letter clearly state that a duplicate DS-2019 cannot be provided to the J1 as the only copy was previously provided to the J1, but for the DOS RWD Officer to request the alternative document, containing the above recommended information If you have questions or need assistance with the J1 Waiver Process, please schedule a consultation with our immigration attorney. Visit our J1 Waiver Page for more information: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/practice-areas/j1-visa-waiver Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
The National Visa Center (NVC) begins their case processing when the I-130 Petition is approved. The NVC is an extremely efficient agency, extremely efficient. The NVC Goal is to quickly prepare, review, and accept information and documents necessary for the future Immigrant Visa Interview. The "Notice of Visa Case Creation" usually occurs within 24-48 hours, as most I-130 Petitions were Electronically submitted or were an electronically managed filing at USCIS with an "IOE" Case Number. The NVC normally emails their "welcome letter" in the form of the Notice of Visa Case Creation email; however, the NVC can also mail a welcome letter, which is more common for Family Preference filings versus Immediate Relative filings. NVC Focuses: Accept Visa Payments Provide and Review the DS-260 Visa Application Review, Conform to Consular Standards, and Accept the Sponsor's Financial Documents and I-864 Affidavit of Support Review, Conform to Consular Standards, and Accept the Immigrant's Civil Documents, paying close attention to: Police Certificate Marriage, Divorce, and Birth Certificates Bona Fide Marriage or Family Relationship proof (aka Continued Relationship Evidence) Passport Style Photo Prior Military Service Evidence Court and Prison Records, if anything exists NVC Timelines are posted online: The NVC timelines can be located here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html What Happens AFTER the NVC Processing: The NVC Documentarily Qualified Notice and the Immigrant Visa process are explained separately (in great detail) in the following blog posts: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/nvcs-documentarily-qualified-status-notice-what-happens-next https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/immigrant-visa-interview-scheduled-what-to-focus-on-now-and-in-what-order Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
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J1 Teachers raise this question frequently. The School Administration or the HR Department does a summary review of the sponsorship visa fees, and then they "condition job offers" to the J1 Teacher to pay their own fees in a few different ways. This article will target the following questions: Can the H-1B Employee pay the H-1B Fees for the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee sign a promissory note? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee take out a loan for their own fees? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee drop the cashier checks for the Immigration Fees to the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee pay the Immigration Attorney? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee agree to a lower pay to compensate/reimburse the Employer for the H-1B Fees? The answer to each and every question is: NO. The U.S. Department of Labor regulations require that employers pay all expenses necessary for H-1B applications. The fees cannot be recouped from employees . The Regulations can be seen here:
California brings in many J1 Participants each year under many different types of Cultural Exchange Programs. This post will take a snapshot of 1 fiscal year, 2022-2023. This information may be helpful for J1 Professionals considering placement locations.
Esta publicación cubrirá una de las preguntas más comunes que tiene un J1: ¿la exención J1 permitiría el empleo? En resumen, la respuesta depende de que se exima la visa J1. Un J1 aún puede trabajar durante su Período Autorizado DS-2019, con el mismo empleador y el mismo puesto. Si el Patrocinador NO cancela el Estatus J1 en el Sistema Gubernamental, el empleo aún está autorizado. Por lo tanto, la Exención no detendría el empleo, pero en sí misma no lo permite. Esta es una distinción importante, porque otros podrían ver J1 funcionando y podrían percibir erróneamente la exención que lo autoriza. Si el DS-2019 está por vencer o ya venció, el J1 Waiver NO otorga: autorización de empleo renovación de licencia de conducir viajes internacionales En otras palabras, la Exención J1 NO ES UN ESTADO para permanecer en EE.UU., eso es lo que hace la Visa J1. La Exención, en esencia, es simplemente un proceso para ROMPER un acuerdo previo para regresar al extranjero (país de origen) por un mínimo de dos años. Una vez aprobada la exención, el J1 puede buscar un estatus migratorio diferente, como por ejemplo: Inmigrar a los EE.UU. (adquirir Residencia Permanente Legal o Tarjeta Verde) ya sea a través del proceso de Ajuste de Estatus I-485 o el Proceso Consular DS-260 Visa de prometido K-1 Visa de Empleo H Visa de Empleo L Si trabajan más allá de la Visa J1 y sin autorización de empleo, la mayoría no son elegibles para Visas de Empleo, y las solicitudes de inmigración para la Tarjeta Verde pueden ser prohibidas o consideradas inadmisibles por Fraude I-9. Puede ver más información sobre la exención J1 en nuestro sitio web . Si necesita asistencia de exención J1, no dude en contactarnos. Contacte nuestra oficina para una consulta. Descargo de responsabilidad: El abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados pone a disposición este blog únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado.
J1 Teachers raise this question frequently. The School Administration or the HR Department does a summary review of the sponsorship visa fees, and then they "condition job offers" to the J1 Teacher to pay their own fees in a few different ways. This article will target the following questions: Can the H-1B Employee pay the H-1B Fees for the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee sign a promissory note? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee take out a loan for their own fees? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee drop the cashier checks for the Immigration Fees to the Employer? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee pay the Immigration Attorney? Can the H-1B Employer have the Employee agree to a lower pay to compensate/reimburse the Employer for the H-1B Fees? The answer to each and every question is: NO. The U.S. Department of Labor regulations require that employers pay all expenses necessary for H-1B applications. The fees cannot be recouped from employees . The Regulations can be seen here:
California brings in many J1 Participants each year under many different types of Cultural Exchange Programs. This post will take a snapshot of 1 fiscal year, 2022-2023. This information may be helpful for J1 Professionals considering placement locations.
Esta publicación cubrirá una de las preguntas más comunes que tiene un J1: ¿la exención J1 permitiría el empleo? En resumen, la respuesta depende de que se exima la visa J1. Un J1 aún puede trabajar durante su Período Autorizado DS-2019, con el mismo empleador y el mismo puesto. Si el Patrocinador NO cancela el Estatus J1 en el Sistema Gubernamental, el empleo aún está autorizado. Por lo tanto, la Exención no detendría el empleo, pero en sí misma no lo permite. Esta es una distinción importante, porque otros podrían ver J1 funcionando y podrían percibir erróneamente la exención que lo autoriza. Si el DS-2019 está por vencer o ya venció, el J1 Waiver NO otorga: autorización de empleo renovación de licencia de conducir viajes internacionales En otras palabras, la Exención J1 NO ES UN ESTADO para permanecer en EE.UU., eso es lo que hace la Visa J1. La Exención, en esencia, es simplemente un proceso para ROMPER un acuerdo previo para regresar al extranjero (país de origen) por un mínimo de dos años. Una vez aprobada la exención, el J1 puede buscar un estatus migratorio diferente, como por ejemplo: Inmigrar a los EE.UU. (adquirir Residencia Permanente Legal o Tarjeta Verde) ya sea a través del proceso de Ajuste de Estatus I-485 o el Proceso Consular DS-260 Visa de prometido K-1 Visa de Empleo H Visa de Empleo L Si trabajan más allá de la Visa J1 y sin autorización de empleo, la mayoría no son elegibles para Visas de Empleo, y las solicitudes de inmigración para la Tarjeta Verde pueden ser prohibidas o consideradas inadmisibles por Fraude I-9. Puede ver más información sobre la exención J1 en nuestro sitio web . Si necesita asistencia de exención J1, no dude en contactarnos. Contacte nuestra oficina para una consulta. Descargo de responsabilidad: El abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados pone a disposición este blog únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado.
This post will target how many J1 Teachers are in the US, that come from Mexico. This statistic helps put some things into perspective of how many J1 Teachers are currently in the US, as well as how many J1 Professionals come to the US. Since the J1 Teacher Program can be extended to 5 years, this post will do a 5-year lookback.
This post will target how many J1 Teachers are in the US, that come from Colombia. Since the J1 Teacher Program can be extended to 5 years, this post will do a 5-year lookback.
This post will cover one of the most common questions a J1 has, would the J1 Waiver permit employment? In short, the answer depends on the J1 Visa being Waived. A J1 can still work during their DS-2019 Authorized Period, with the same employer, and the same position. If the Sponsor DOES NOT terminate the J1 Status in the Government System, employment is still authorized. So, the Waiver would not stop employment, but it does not in of itself permit the employment. This is an important distinction, because others might see J1 Working, and they might misperceive the waiver authorizing it. If the DS-2019 is expiring or has already expired, the J1 Waiver DOES NOT grant: employment authorization driver's license renewal international travel In other words, the J1 Waiver is NOT A STATUS to remain in the US, that is what the J1 Visa does. The Waiver, at its core, is merely a process to BREAK a previous agreement to return abroad (home country) for a minimum of two years. Once the Waiver is approved, the J1 is able to seek a different immigration status, such as: Immigrate to the US (acquire Lawful Permanent Residence or Green Card) either through the I-485 Adjustment of Status process or the DS-260 Consular Process K-1 Fiance Visa H Employment Visa L Employment Visa If working beyond the J1 Visa and without employment authorization, most are ineligible for Employment Visas, and Green Card immigration filings may be barred or deemed inadmissible for I-9 Fraud. More information about the J1 Waiver can be seen on our website . If you are in need of J1 Waiver Assistance, please feel free to contact our office for a Consultation . Related Blog Posts: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/colombian-j1-no-objection-statement-nos-waiver-explained https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/my-ds-2019-is-blank-how-do-i-know-if-i-am-subject-to-the-j1-212e-2-year-home-residency-requirement https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/j1-waiver-statistics-and-approval-rating Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
¡Cómo la bancarrota afecta la inmigración y la naturalización! La quiebra puede ser un proceso muy confuso, muy parecido a la inmigración. Las preguntas más comunes son: ¿Tengo que ser ciudadano estadounidense para declararme en quiebra? ¿La bancarrota afectará mi estatus migratorio? ¿Puede un inmigrante indocumentado declararse en quiebra? ¿Puede la quiebra afectar mi solicitud de ciudadanía? En general, una declaración de quiebra no afectaría una declaración de inmigración. La bancarrota está disponible para ciudadanos estadounidenses y no estadounidenses (como residentes permanentes legales, titulares de DACA, titulares de TPS e incluso inmigrantes indocumentados). Para declararse en quiebra, debe decir toda la verdad. La información proporcionada en la presentación debe ser precisa y su número de Seguro Social o ITIN debe ser exacto y suyo. Por lo tanto, cualquier persona que tenga una tarjeta de seguro social legal emitida por el gobierno o un ITIN puede declararse en quiebra. ¿Cuándo puede la quiebra afectar una presentación de inmigración, como el ajuste de estatus o la naturalización? El hecho de declararse en quiebra no afectaría una presentación de inmigración; sin embargo, el fraude, el perjurio y la tergiversación pueden descalificar a un inmigrante para un beneficio de inmigración por motivos de tergiversación o de mal carácter moral. Aquí hay algunos escenarios posibles donde las acciones de quiebra incorrectas pueden dañar una presentación de inmigración: Un declarante de bancarrota inmediatamente solicita una tarjeta de crédito con la completa intención de presentar el Capítulo 7 de Bancarrota para saldar la nueva deuda. En este escenario se puede denegar la quiebra y se puede considerar que el declarante tiene un carácter moral deficiente, lo que puede denegar una solicitud de naturalización o impedir una tarjeta verde en una presentación de ajuste de estatus. Un declarante de quiebra utilizó una tarjeta/número de Seguro Social falso, robado o adquirido de manera fraudulenta. Este acto sería una forma de perjurio, que puede negar una solicitud de naturalización o impedir una Tarjeta Verde en una solicitud de Ajuste de Estatus. [Nota: el hecho de que una Tarjeta de Seguro Social sea real no significa que haya sido adquirida legalmente. El uso de documentos falsos o una presentación de inmigración fraudulenta puede ser tan malo como que la tarjeta de Seguro Social sea falsa o robada. Un declarante de quiebra es indocumentado y utiliza múltiples números sociales, ITIN y otros números del IRS para falsificar presentaciones 1099 y tergiversar los ingresos sujetos a impuestos en una declaración de impuestos. Este perjurio con respecto a los ingresos invalidaría cualquier declaración de quiebra y puede negar una presentación de naturalización o impedir una tarjeta verde en una presentación de ajuste de estatus. Si tengo una inquietud, ¿con quién debo hablar: un abogado de inmigración o un abogado de quiebras? En caso de duda, lo mejor sería hablar con ambos tipos de abogados. Alternativamente, Nuestra oficina maneja tanto Inmigración como Bancarrota . Por lo tanto, seríamos una "ventanilla única" y determinaríamos sus derechos y evaluaríamos sus riesgos. Descargo de responsabilidad: El abogado o el editor del bufete de abogados pone a disposición este blog únicamente con fines educativos, así como para brindarle información general y una comprensión general de la ley, no para brindar asesoramiento legal específico. Al utilizar este sitio de blog, usted comprende que no existe una relación de abogado-cliente entre usted y el editor del blog/sitio web. El Blog no debe utilizarse como sustituto del asesoramiento legal competente de un abogado profesional autorizado en su estado.
The Colombian J1 No Objection Statement (NOS) Waiver Process is unique. Every Country has a different process, timeline, eligibility, and required documentation. This post will specifically cover Colombia's process. For starters, there are unrestricted and restricted J1 Professionals. The Restricted Professionals are generally: J1 Teacher J1 Professor J1 Instructor J1 Specialist J1 Researcher J1 Physician J1 Intern J1 Trainee J1 Summer Camp Counselor J1 University Student (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional / Doctoral) It is these professionals that this waiver explanation will assist the most. This explanation will be broken into parts. Part 1: Why listen to this Post or this Immigration Attorney? Personally, the Attorney married a J1 Teacher and filed for a No Objection Statement Waiver. So, on a personal level, the Attorney has been in the same shoes as many spouses trying to spend their life with a J1 Professional that was originally required to return home/abroad for 2 years (the 2-year home residency requirement). Professionally, the law firm assists J1 Professionals on a weekly basis, and has nearly a decade of experience SPECIFICALLY with Colombian No Objection Statement Waivers. The Attorney and Team biographies can be seen here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/team Part 2: How can I Clearly Determine whether I am Restricted by the J1 Visa? (aka 212e Specials Skills List or Subject to the 2 year Home Residency Requirement) With any waiver discussion, determining the need for the waiver is important. Generally, if you are a J1 Professional from Colombia mentioned above, you are LIKELY SUBJECT. If the J1 Visa and DS-2019 state you are subject, then you are subject. A much deeper dive into this subject can be seen in the following posts: The DOS Waiver Review Division Advisory Opinion: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/when-should-a-j1-j2-perform-a-dos-advisory-opinion When the DS-2019 is blank (Common Issue): https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/my-ds-2019-is-blank-how-do-i-know-if-i-am-subject-to-the-j1-212e-2-year-home-residency-requirement An Advisory Opinion is a service our law firm assists with. A consultation with an immigration attorney may also be beneficial. Part 3: Why and When do you need the J1 Waiver? The Purpose of the J1 Waiver is to allow the professional to: acquire permission to NOT return home for 2 years be able to seek a different immigration status: Immigrate to the US (acquire Lawful Permanent Residence or Green Card) either through the I-485 Adjustment of Status process or the DS-260 Consular Process K-1 Fiance Visa H Employment Visa L Employment Visa The Waiver is REQUIRED BEFORE you are able to apply for the above-mentioned immigration statuses. Emphasis on BEFORE, meaning the waiver must be approved by the DOS and USCIS, before DOS and USCIS would allow for a change in immigration status. Now, it is important to note, other visa types/immigration statuses are NOT Restricted by the J1 Visa, such as: F1 Student Visa R1 Religious Worker Visa B1/B2 Tourist Visa Some Guidance on the R1 Option for J1 Teachers can be seen here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/r1-visa-for-school-teachers-at-religious-private-schools-an-alternative-to-the-h-1b-visa FINAL POINT ON THIS TOPIC, as many forget, if the F1/R1/B1/B1 visa holder aims to EVER APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE a Green Card or Fiance Visa or H/L Employment Visa, the J1 Restrict MUST EITHER BE: Satisfied by returning to the home country for 2 years Waived by the DOS Part 4: Waiver Breakdown Overview The NOS Waiver process is broken into 2 packets and 3 phases. PHASE 1: Initiating Packet 1: The DOS DS-3035 Waiver Recommendation Application is an electronic filing that auto-generates the forms, statement of reason, and list of required documents. A Third-Party Barcode Page is created along with a case number. The Barcode Page is required for Packet 2 and the case number allows for status updates in the DOS System. The filing DOES NOT APPEAR in the DOS System until the file is received at DOS with payment. Once a DS-3035 Packet is created, it cannot be edited afterwards. Any new corrections usually lead to a new case/case number being generated. Packet 2: The Colombian NOS Application is filed with the Colombian Embassy. The Colombian Instructions/process can be located here: https://www.colombiaemb.org/post/how-to-obtain-a-no-objection-letter-at-the-embassy-of-colombia-in-usa It is important to note, the Colombian Government updates the NOS Policies, Procedures, Payments, and NOS Application every year around September 1st. Phase 2: Processing Packet 2 might be called packet 2 in the explanation, but it is the first that MUST BE PROCESSED. Colombia must not object, create the No Objection Statement, and send that statement to the DOS to merge into Packet 1. Once Packet 1 receives the Colombian No Objection Statement, that is when they begin processing the DS-3035. The DOS will either request documentation, deny, or issue a favorable recommendation. Phase 3: Finalizing/Recording in the Government System If DOS issues a Favorable Recommendation, the file (merge of packet 1 and packet 2) is then submitted to USCIS, USCIS issues an I-612 Receipt Notice, and then USCIS issues an I-612 Approval Notice. An I-612 Approval Notice is the full completion of the J1 Waiver Process. Part 5: Documents Our office provides the following recommendation of Documents: Birth Certificates for the J1, any children, and spouse [Note: If Colombian , Birth Certificate MUST be Front and Back, from the Civil Registry. More Guidance found here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/us-immigration-requirements- colombia -birth-marriage-divorce-and-police-certificates/ ] Translation of Foreign Birth/Marriage/Divorce Certificates, if not in English (recommend Military One Source or Montesino Translation ) Your Marriage Certificate, if married Your Divorce Certificate, if divorced Prior Spouse’s Death Certificate, if prior spouse died during marriage Any Foreign Passport Any US Visas Any US Passport Any US Driver’s License I-94 Lawful Entry Record ( Found on CBP Website ) ALL DS-2019 ever issued (for J1/J2) Any Cedula Cards Part 6: Processing Times and When to Start The Colombian Embassy Processes the NOS Application within 1-4 months. (aka packet 2) The DOS Processes the DS-3035 AFTER receiving the No Objection Statement within 2-5 months. (aka packet 1) USCIS processes and records the I-612 Waiver filing within 1-2 months. If you require the waiver for an H-1B Filing or Adjustment of Status filing next year, you may want to start early. For instance, if a J1 public school teacher begins the waiver process in August, receives the NOS in October, is Favorably Recommended by the DOS in February the following year, and is I-612 approved in March or April. If you are interested in learning more about our law firm J1 Services, we welcome you to visit our website. Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
What happens when a J1 Professional Loses a prior DS-2019? This topic is a common occurrence as J1 Professionals, such as teacher, doctors, and scholars, begin to prepare for the J1 Waiver Process (i.e. No Objection/NOS, Exceptional Hardship, IGA, CONRAD 30, or Persecution). As a RULE OF THUMB, every DS-2019 MUST BE PROVIDED in any J1 Waiver Process. Now, things do get lost over time and not everyone scans, takes a photo of, or copies a DS-2019. The DOS Waiver Review Division is aided by the Prior J1 Visa and CBP Stamps. The DOS WRD Officer normally provide the following guidance on this topic: You must contact Responsible Officer/Agency that Sponsored the J1 Visa and issued the original DS-2019, to request them to issue a letter (aka Certificate of Participation) including: Sevis Number (present on J1 Visa) Name of Program Sponsor (present on J1 Visa) Program Number (present on J1 Visa) Purpose of Attending Program (present on J1 Visa) Dates From/To Complete of Program Final Information (must) Subject Code Name of Responsible Officer Title of Responsible Officer Address and Phone Number of Responsible Officer The Responsible Officer/Agency are generally able to assist in providing the "Certificate of Participation/DS-2019 Alternative Letter" and such letters can normally be provided within 2-3 business days. Apart from the DOS WRD Officer's normal guidance, our office normally recommends: The letter be on company letterhead The letter be dated and signed with wet-ink (not a digital signature) The letter clearly state that a duplicate DS-2019 cannot be provided to the J1 as the only copy was previously provided to the J1, but for the DOS RWD Officer to request the alternative document, containing the above recommended information If you have questions or need assistance with the J1 Waiver Process, please schedule a consultation with our immigration attorney. Visit our J1 Waiver Page for more information: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/practice-areas/j1-visa-waiver Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
The National Visa Center (NVC) begins their case processing when the I-130 Petition is approved. The NVC is an extremely efficient agency, extremely efficient. The NVC Goal is to quickly prepare, review, and accept information and documents necessary for the future Immigrant Visa Interview. The "Notice of Visa Case Creation" usually occurs within 24-48 hours, as most I-130 Petitions were Electronically submitted or were an electronically managed filing at USCIS with an "IOE" Case Number. The NVC normally emails their "welcome letter" in the form of the Notice of Visa Case Creation email; however, the NVC can also mail a welcome letter, which is more common for Family Preference filings versus Immediate Relative filings. NVC Focuses: Accept Visa Payments Provide and Review the DS-260 Visa Application Review, Conform to Consular Standards, and Accept the Sponsor's Financial Documents and I-864 Affidavit of Support Review, Conform to Consular Standards, and Accept the Immigrant's Civil Documents, paying close attention to: Police Certificate Marriage, Divorce, and Birth Certificates Bona Fide Marriage or Family Relationship proof (aka Continued Relationship Evidence) Passport Style Photo Prior Military Service Evidence Court and Prison Records, if anything exists NVC Timelines are posted online: The NVC timelines can be located here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html What Happens AFTER the NVC Processing: The NVC Documentarily Qualified Notice and the Immigrant Visa process are explained separately (in great detail) in the following blog posts: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/nvcs-documentarily-qualified-status-notice-what-happens-next https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/consular-processing/immigrant-visa-interview-scheduled-what-to-focus-on-now-and-in-what-order Disclaimer: This Blog is made available by the lawyer or law firm publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this blog site you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Blog/Web Site publisher. The Blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
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