The October 2024 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has once again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items. As Attorney Elizabeth Garvish has stated, October marks the beginning of the 2025 fiscal year and it seems that USCIS has enough [...] The post OCTOBER VISA BULLETIN UPDATE appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

The September 2024 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has once again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items. USCIS determination for when to file for adjustment of status for family and employment categories remains the same under the September 2024 visa [...] The post September 2024 Visa Bulletin appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC is proud to announce that two of its esteemed attorneys, Elizabeth L.A. Garvish and Nadia Deans Kalata, have been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their exceptional work in Immigration Law. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has been recognized as the definitive guide to legal excellence, with [...] The post Two Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC Lawyers Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

In March, USCIS conducted its initial random selection process for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap. This included properly submitted electronic registrations for both the general H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. Only those petitioners with selected registrations for FY 2025 were eligible to file H-1B cap-subject [...] The post Navigating the FY 2025 H-1B Cap Selection: What You Need to Know appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

USCIS recently issued detailed fact sheets to clarify the rules and processes regarding citizenship for children in various living situations involving U.S. citizen parents. These fact sheets provide valuable insights for families navigating the complexities of U.S. citizenship laws. Here’s an overview of the key points addressed by USCIS: 1. Children Residing Outside the [...] The post Understanding U.S. Citizenship for Children Residing Outside the United States appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

The O-1B visa category is a testament to the vast and diverse opportunities available to artists of all disciplines, including those in gastronomy and mixology. This visa category encompasses a wide range of artistic fields, allowing creative professionals such as chefs, mixology directors, and creative directors from various culinary and trendy mixology venues to [...] The post O-1B Visa: The Artist’s Visa appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

The Department of State has released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has summarized the key changes and noteworthy items for you. USCIS determination for when to file for adjustment of status for family and employment categories remains the same under the August 2024 visa bulletin. Applicants [...] The post August 2024 Visa Bulletin appeared first on Garvish Immigration Law Group ..read more

On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced significant measures to expedite the process for employment-based nonimmigrant visas for individuals who have graduated from U.S. colleges and received job offers. This initiative aims to help eligible candidates obtain their work visas more swiftly. Key Aspects of the Initiative: Clarified Guidance for Consular Officers: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will issue clarified guidance to consular officers on recommending waivers of ineligibility. This will help expedite visa applications for qualified candidates. However, th ..read more

Elizabeth Garvish and I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 MyEO Women Summit in Seoul, Korea. This summit was a gathering of powerful, inspiring female entrepreneurs from 17 countries, including the USA, UAE, India, England, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea, South Africa, Netherlands, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, and Singapore. The trip was nothing short of transformative. Meeting and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs from such diverse backgrounds was a reminder of the boundless potential and creativity women bring to the global bus ..read more

My experience at the AILA Immigration Conference was very informative. From engaging in open forums and panel discussions that dissected the details of current immigration policies to hands-on workshops that equipped us with practical tools for case management, every session was enriching. Networking with fellow practitioners and industry experts provided invaluable insights and fostered connections that will undoubtedly shape my practice when I become an attorney. The conference not only reaffirmed my commitment to advocating for immigrant rights but also empowered me with new strategies to ..read more