Whether facing financial challenges, or wondering how to meet the OSHA requirements as a small business owner during COVID-19, here are some resources to help. FUNDING OPTIONS & PAYROLL ASSISTANCE. The SBA is promoting small business grants and loans including the Emergency Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through its …
I Was In H1b Status And Lost My Job Due To Covid-19. Am I Eligible For Unemployment Benefits?
Unfortunately, most NIV workers who have lost their jobs will find it a legal impossibility to qualify for Unemployment benefits. In order to access unemployment benefits, the laid off employee must certify that they are available to work and ready and willing to accept work immediately. Under Federal law, in order for a foreign worker …
New USCIS Forms For Public Charge Rules
USCIS announced yesterday that, due to the implementation of the public charge final rule, beginning February 24, 2020 it will only accept new editions for many of its forms. The new edition forms include many relevant to our humanitarian based cases: Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status Form I-539A, Supplemental Information …
Supreme Court Upholds New Restrictive Public Charge Rule
In a damning 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the restrictive revisions to the Public Charge Rule turning its back on the long-established practice of welcoming all immigrants. Ironically, this decision would have prevented their (and many of the rule’s proponents’) own ancestors from immigrating to the U.S. The regulation, previously held in abeyance under …
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FAQ On The New Public Charge Rule
The following FAQ is meant to assist people in determining the applicability of the new public charge rules of inadmissibility. Both those seeking admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) as well as those consular processing for an immigrant visa are impacted under the new rules. DHS will only consider public benefits received directly by …
FAQ 60-Day Grace Period For Non-Immigrant Workers
My H-1B visa is expiring and I plan to return home. How long can I stay in the US? There is no guaranteed grace period for individuals admitted to the U.S. in E–1, E–2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L–1, O–1 or TN status. However, individuals in these statuses may be granted a discretionary 10-day grace period beyond the …
10-day and 60-day Grace Periods for the H1B and Other Non-Immigrant Workers
Figuring out whether you are still in status or when your period of authorized stay expired can be confusing when the unfortunate job loss or job termination occurs. This article seeks to provide some clarification. On January 17, 2017, a new rule aimed at assisting and improving the visa program for high-skilled nonimmigrant workers came …
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Employment Based Visa Updates ~ January 2020 Visa Bulletin
For employment based visa applicants, the worldwide EB-1 category moved forward 2 1/2 months and other worldwide EB categories remain current. For traditionally backlogged countries, see below: CHINA: There has been some slight movement in the EB categories, the average advancement varying from 1 to 4 weeks. PHILIPPINES: There is a slight (2 week) movement …
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