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Hello! I have been running a survey to collect stories and data about immigrants and the companies they transformed, created, or funded. If you are or have been a technology startup employee, founder, or investor, can you take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://lnkd.in/gSuxfUJ ? Your answers will help produce a report about the role of immigrants in the tech startup ecosystem. It matters to me, because ov…
I met someone recently from one of the countries south of the US border that came to the US as a kid. Very talented and hardworking but undocumented. She may be here on the Dream act, but I did not feel it appropriate to ask at the time. Currently she is doing a masters degree in mechatronics and robotics. Schools are are not allowed to ask about status, so she is taking the opportunity to invest as much as possible…
FWIW: there is no DREAM act, it never passed. DACA is an executive order, not a law, and (somewhat hilariously in context) it remains in effect, allowing undocumented immigrants who arrived as children to get a renewable work permit. That permit allows someone to live and work in the country. Anyone can hire her as long as she has it. As far as starting a company: that's an interesting question. That's not an employm…
Hey Peter - It seems that almost 2/3 of the USCIS staff will be furloughed starting August 3rd. What is the likely impact on processing times? Also in particular, any insight on adjustment of status applications?
https://www.wcax.com/2020/07/24/leahy-uscis-furloughs-postpo...
Can a company file for a green card for a STEM worker without going through the H1B Process? If so, what are the requirements and the chances. Note, that worker is not the citizen of a country of which there would be a ton of applications from (I think that matters)
I've anecdotally heard that it's possible to go from a TN -> Green Card. Light googling is pretty mixed on the subject; one side takes the stance that it's strictly not possible and the other says it is, but a risk. Can you comment on your take? Is it possible to do this, what are the risks, and would you recommend it vs. trying for the H1B lottery?
Not a lawyer, but somebody who went through the greencard process. The answer is yes. Same for E3 (for Australian). The risk is once your company files I-140 petition (petition for immigrant workers), you might be denied entry if you leave the US. It's hard to prove your non-immigrant intent... So if you have less than a year on your i-94 it's risky (i-140 takes a while these days to process - mine took 1 year). It w…
It's also interesting that your friend managed to stay in the country despite his i-94 running out. I didn't think that could be done.
This gives me a lot to think about, thanks!
However I need to get a SSN and so far from the SSA website they are issued only through a physical appointment. I have called up a few SSA offices and they all told me they are closed right now and don’t take any appointments. They will let me know when they start scheduling appointments and at that point I will have to go to their office and attend the interview physically.
My questions are:
1) assuming the border remains closed for a while and I have no means of going there while the current EO is in force, is there an alternative way of getting SSN you know of?
2) If it comes to that and there is no way of getting SSN without going there physically - the EO doesn’t impact existing L1Bs but my situation is a bit complex since there was never a stamp in my visa. They just issued I140 and an entry seal in the passport (as is done for all land entries through Canada I suppose). The EO does specifically mention having to have the visa stamp for me to be allowed to enter. How strict do you think the enforcement is going to be and do you think I will be allowed to enter if I attempt when they schedule the interview for SSN? Are the CBP officers enforcing the EO as verbatim or there is room for interpretation for someone who already has L1B but no visa stamps?
I am from India and a recent graduate from a top tier university. I have only recently starting working (1 year so far) in the corporate landscape. What is the best route / plan for me to get opportunities to work in Europe? How flexible are the immigration policies of Europe for Indians? Thank you so much for doing this!
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to ask, but I thought I'll try because I couldn't find much information online. My neighbor is a really nice undocumented immigrant family. The family has 2 hard working kids who used to tutor others kids in the neighborhood to make income. They are now suffering because they don't have work and they need help. I have been giving them a monthly stipend to help them pay for food…
Hello! I have been running a survey to collect stories and data about immigrants and the companies they transformed, created, or funded. If you are or have been a technology startup employee, founder, or investor, can you take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://lnkd.in/gSuxfUJ ? Your answers will help produce a report about the role of immigrants in the tech startup ecosystem. It matters to me, because ov…
Great idea though.
Hi Peter, I am an Indian citizen on an H1B. Recently, my H1B was extended and so I have the I-797A. However, now the H1B stamp in my passport has expired. I would like to travel outside the country in the fall, but it seems like traveling back to India to get a stamp is not a possibility. What are my options to get my passport stamped? Or should I not even bother taking such a chance and stay put?
Stay put. It appears that you are subject to the latest proclamation/ban on the issuance of H-1B visas and further nearly all US Consulates are still closed and not processing visas except in very limited circumstances.