February 2015 - Getson & Schatz

24 Feb DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Seeking Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence Effective May 26, 2015

Posted at 11:09h in Uncategorized

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez announced today that, effective May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status....

15 Feb #NIW Petition approved for Researcher Developing Catalysts used in Asymmetric Chemical Reactions

Posted at 16:33h in National Interest Waiver Petitions, Success Stories

The Immigration Law Group of Getson & Schatz, P.C. successfully represented an Iranian citizen in obtaining approval of a National Interest Waiver (NIW) Petition based on our client’s research accomplishments related to the development of catalysts used in asymmetric chemical reactions. The AAO decision New York...

15 Feb Expanded #DACA Program To Begin 02/18/2015

Posted at 12:51h in Uncategorized

USCIS will begin accepting requests for the expanded DACA program on February 18, 2015. See the updated #DACA FAQ at http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process/frequently-asked-questions...