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Foreign Physicians and the H-1B Visa
Individuals who qualify as skilled in “specialty occupations” may work in the US under an H-1B visa. The role of a physician falls into this category, as do other jobs that require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Physicians who wish to pursue this avenue for their next career path easily meet the “specialty occupation” component, but there are other criteria USCIS requires. This article will discuss everything you need to know as a foreign physician hoping to practice medicine, participate in medical residencies or fellowships, and care for patients in the United States.
What is the Path to a Green Card for Immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa?
Immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa are more likely to come to the U.S. as refugees or immediate family members, making their path to legal permanent residence different, and less unpredictable, from employment based visa holders.
Reviewing Key Questions on the I-485 Application
Section 8 on the I-485 application presents many broad, and sometimes confusing questions. Below are some insights for some questions that can easily trip up applicants as they near the completion of this USCIS form.
NYC Passes Milestone Legislation Allowing Green Card Holders to Vote
The City Council of Manhattan has approved a measure that would allow green card holders the ability to vote in local elections. However, whether or not the measure will be rescinded is yet to be determined.
The Difficulties of Applying for a Green Card under TPS
There is still no concrete path to permanent residency for TPS holders because of the admissibility criteria for I-485 applicants. However, leaving the U.S. and returning lawfully could create some viable options.
Will my Adopted Child Become a U.S. Citizen?
International adoptees usually only have U.S. citizenship directly conferred to them if their adoption was completed abroad. This issue presents some risks for adoptees living in the U.S. as non-citizens.
USCIS to Set Aside Additional H2-B Visas
The USCIS will add thousands of additional temporary work visas to try and mitigate a continuing labour shortage in 2022.
3 Things to Know About the 90 Day Rule
The 90 day rule is expressly used as a discretionary analysis tool by USCIS officers to determine if a non-immigrant has misled immigration according to the original intent of their existing visa.
How to Know if your Visa or Green Card Interview will be Waived
Below is a brief update for both immigrants and non-immigrants on how to possibly know if your non-immigrant visa interview, or adjustment of status interview, might be waived.
Immigrant Visa Backlog Report, March 2022
Even though a backlog persists, U.S. consulates were able to schedule more immigrant visa interviews in March than in January or February, 2022.
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