proberts

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by proberts 5mo ago
Sorry for the poor wording. It's tougher for those who are not in academia or research.
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by proberts 5mo ago
It's still pretty easy if coming to work in one of the TN occupations with the right educational background.
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by proberts 5mo ago
That's a good question. I've thought various changes over the years would slow the influx of people to the U.S. but they never have and in fact the interest in living and working in the U.S. only continues to grow.
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by proberts 5mo ago
The place of incorporation doesn't matter. We should talk because assessment of E-1 and E-2 visa options requires careful analysis.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Nothing has been announced yet. USCIS indicated that these expanded background checks shouldn't delay the process by much but of course no one knows. Right now, it's just wait and see,
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by proberts 5mo ago
I-130 processing has always been all over the place and can be very slow sometimes, taking 9 or even 12 months.
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by proberts 5mo ago
My understanding is that time outside the U.S. of more than 30 days while in J-1 status is permissible but triggers a SEVIS alert and requires the ISSO to verify in the SEVIS system that you are continuing with your J-1 work while outside.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Yes, that would be fine but you probably would want to apply for a reentry permit when you are in the U.S. to protect your green card in the event you are outside the U.S. longer than expected.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Yes, I am seeing N-400 processing taking longer now. And yes, you can travel internationally while your N-400 is pending.
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by proberts 5mo ago
It's purely based on appointment availability at the particular U.S. Consulate but typically it's very quick to get an L-2 appointment. As an admitted L-2S spouse, you would be work-authorized and wouldn't need an EAD.
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by proberts 5mo ago
As long as your PD is current per the DFF chart in effect, then there's no date by which you must file your I-485. It's different if the Final Action chart were current. In that case, assuming it remained current, you would need
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by proberts 5mo ago
The only downsides that I'm aware of are ongoing U.S. tax liability if you move abroad but still want to keep your green card and a potential tax penalty if you give up your green card after having it for at least 7/8 years.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Do you mean getting an immigrant/green card at a U.S. Consulate abroad?
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by proberts 5mo ago
Was the EB1A petition filed with premium processing?
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by proberts 5mo ago
E-3s are super quick and easy so this is definitely the first option to explore. But it requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a field related to the job. And being a founder/owner can complicate the process but doesn&
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by proberts 5mo ago
The spouse could definitely switch to L-2 but then might lose eligibility for L-1 since the spouse still would need to meet the qualifying foreign employment requirement and the three-year lookback period for qualifying employment abroad wo
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by proberts 5mo ago
While U.S. companies continue to hire lots of foreign nationals and while foreign national founders in large numbers continue to try to build businesses in the U.S., the numbers appear to be down. The recent H-1B lottery seems to confirm th
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by proberts 5mo ago
The time varies significantly depending on the type of case. I am constantly on the phone with existing clients and potential clients. And we handle a lot of small and mid-sized companies so it's rarely turn-key.
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by proberts 5mo ago
I believe the numbers of H-1B filings has gone down although the H-1B approval rate - so far - seems unchanged.
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by proberts 5mo ago
That's right. Working without pay in jobs that normally are paid could still be considered unauthorized employment.
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by proberts 5mo ago
This is outside my area. All I can say is that anecdotally I still see our clients hiring remotely although often at the same time they are looking for ways to employ their remote contractors in the U.S.
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by proberts 5mo ago
We've definitely seen a slowing down of USCIS adjudications particularly when an RFE is involved so this delay isn't unheard-of.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Thank you for all the great questions and comments. I will be taking a brief break.
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by proberts 5mo ago
EB1As are extremely difficult to get right now. This is particularly true for non-scientific/research/academic employees who are not very highly compensated.
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by proberts 5mo ago
The naturalization application form requires the applicant to list out his or her employment history and this would show that the applicant left his or her sponsored employment soon after getting a green card.
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by proberts 5mo ago
Since you have an approved EB1A petition, you shouldn't have any issues finishing the process and getting a green card. But it's becoming harder and harder to get an approved EB1A.
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by proberts 5mo ago
The main changes are that U.S. employers could sponsor those who were outside the U.S. or ineligible to change status or change employers in the U.S. without incurring this fee.
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by proberts 5mo ago
See here: https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p1 . Essentially, U.S. citizens and green card holders need to register but there are other groups as well.
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by proberts 5mo ago
On the business side, two broad changes come to mind: I would make it easier for entrepreneurs/founders to start businesses and also make it easier for the super skilled/talented (in both the arts and business) to get visas withou
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by proberts 5mo ago
The government agencies involved are the DOL and USCIS so you would report abuses/violations to them.

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