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Karen-Lee Pollak

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Premium Processing for F1 Students, NIW and EB1 Multinational Managers

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Thu, Jan 12, 2023 @ 7:08 PM

On January 12, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) announced that it will add the option of Premium Processing to the following categories of applications:

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Updates on the EB-5 Program

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Tue, Jan 03, 2023 @ 11:56 AM

Last March, the U.S. Senate implemented a new EB-5 visa policy after reauthorizing the Regional Center program as part of the Omnibus Spending Bill. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 revises several important aspects of the program, which is now reauthorized until September 2027.

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Changes to the E2 Non Immigrant Investor Progam

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Sat, Dec 17, 2022 @ 1:45 PM

On December 15, 2022, Congress passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776/NDAA). The NDAA contained two immigration-related provisions that impact E visa eligibility.

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USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Thu, Nov 10, 2022 @ 12:55 PM

At one time, lawful permanent residents worried about their green cards expiring while they waited for U.S. citizenship. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services addressed this concern when it developed Form I-90, which was specifically intended to replace expired green cards. Once received and approved, Form I-90 provided an extension that rendered the applicant’s card valid for another 12 months.

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What is the Difference Between Permanent Residence and Citizenship?

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Fri, Oct 07, 2022 @ 9:37 AM

Immigration issues have been dominating the news with increasing frequency, leading to a heightened awareness of the various statuses. While most people understand the difference between a student or tourist visa and an H1B or EB-5, there continues to be some confusion over permanent residency vs. citizenship. While both immigration categories allow you to stay in the U.S. indefinitely, what are the principal differences between them.? In this blog, the team at Pollak, PLLC addresses this question.

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USCIS ANNOUNCES PREMIUM PROCESSING FOR NEW CATEGORIES

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Tue, May 24, 2022 @ 10:37 AM

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This expansion of premium processing only applies to certain previously filed Form I-140 petitions under a multinational executive and manager classification or EB-2 classification as a member of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional ability seeking a national interest waiver (NIW). Petitioners who wish to request a premium processing upgrade must file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service.

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(Great) Changes For L2 Visa Holders

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Fri, Mar 11, 2022 @ 12:00 PM

Spouses and dependents of L1 visa holders are issued L2 Visas.  L-1A visas are foreign nationals who come to work in the US in a managerial or executive capacity. L-1Bs are similar, but the nature of work pertains to specialized knowledge. These are non-immigrant visas that enable you to live in the United States for a limited amount of time. 

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COVID-19 VACCINE AND U.S. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Sat, Nov 06, 2021 @ 2:36 PM

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FY2022 H-1B Registration Period and Other Changes?

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Tue, Feb 02, 2021 @ 7:20 PM

H-1B Season is upon us.  The good news is we expect USCIS to announce the the date the H1-B Registration period begins shortly.  

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THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE 2020 ELECTIONS ON IMMIGRATION POLICY

Posted by Karen-Lee Pollak on Mon, Oct 26, 2020 @ 6:27 PM

THE TRUMP PLAN

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