Green Card Validity Period Extended to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
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1y ago
By: Ujwala Bagal United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun extending the validity period of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) to 24 months. The extension applies to individuals who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew an expired or expiring Green Card. Prior to the new policy, Form I-90 Green Card extensions were valid for a period of 12 months. The 24-month automatic extension begin on September 26. Receipt Notices Any Form I-90 receipt notice printed after the start date will reflect the new 24-month validity period. USCIS w ..read more
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A Guide to Property Division for a Divorce in California
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by Francis Bocala
1y ago
By: Neharika Salhotra and Minh Luong One of the most common and serious matters of contention, other than perhaps child custody, is division of property and debts. It is crucial to consult a lawyer during the process of a divorce. However, having a basic understanding of California’s property division laws before starting a trial or speaking with a lawyer is recommended for anyone looking to protect themselves when splitting assets with a former spouse. Section 2550 of the California Family Code requires the community estate to be evenly divided upon separation, if there is no mutual agreement ..read more
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Switching Employers for H-1B Visa Holders
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Supriya Singh H-1B Visa is a temporary non-immigrant visa that allows U.S companies and employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to work in “Specialty Occupations”. The “Specialty Occupation” requires application of  highly specialized knowledge. The nonimmigrants  working in specialty occupations are foreign professionals, possessing a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, or in equivalent in their country of origin. The H-1B visa is an employer-sponsored visa and is granted for a cumulative maximum duration of 6 years. Ini ..read more
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California and the New Rules for Employee Privacy: What Companies Should Know
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Minh Luong and Neharika Salhotra Starting January 1, 2023, California’s companies will need to comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which increases obligations for companies and extends them to employees and their data. If your business is any one of the following, it is subject to qualification under the CPRA, and your company must start preparing to meet these requirements before the start of the new year. A business falls within the scope of the CPRA if: (a) Had annual gross revenue above $25 million in the previous calendar year; or (b) Annually collects, stores, analyz ..read more
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What is the California Consumer Privacy Act and How Does it Affect Your Business?
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Minh Luong and Neharika Salhotra What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a data privacy law that became effective as of January 1, 2020. This law outlined new standards for data collection what would happen to businesses if they failed to adhere to these standards. The act protects several consumer rights including a right to refuse sale of information, right to request deletion of data, and a private right of action to any breaches, among other rights. The CCPA will allow businesses a 30-day period to amend violations by showing proof of ..read more
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Key Clauses to Include in IT Company Contracts: Supplier and Partner Contracts, Licensing, and Employment Agreements
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Minh Luong and Neharika Salhotra IT companies need a range of contracts, such as agreements with suppliers or partners, contracts with their employees, and licensing agreements. It is crucial that tech companies put in the time and effort at the start of a new contract to ensure that all important clauses are covered. Below are key clauses, in three very important types of professional contracts, that IT companies should absolutely include. These clauses can be useful for several other agreements and should be appropriately included with the assistance of an attorney.  Supplier and Pa ..read more
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USCIS Reaches H-1B Visa Cap for Fiscal Year 2023
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Ishan Anand USCIS has announced that they have obtained enough submissions to meet the congressionally mandated cap of 65,000 H-1B regular and 20,000 H-1B U.S advanced degree exemption visas for FY 2023. USCIS will not run a second cap lottery for FY 2023. registrant status Additionally, USCIS has finished notifying all registrants of their selection status. Petitioners who correctly submitted registrations for the FY 2023 cycle should log into their online accounts to view their current status. If the registration status states ‘Not Selected’, they are currently ineligible to file an H-1B ..read more
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USCIS Further Extends Deadline Flexibility in Submitting Delayed Responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Navdeep Meamber and Angelita Chavez summary US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has further extended its flexibility for delays in responding to certain agency requests through October 23, 2022 for applicants and petitioners who are required to respond to certain: Requests for Evidence (RFEs) Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) Notices of Intent to Rescind and Notices of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) regional investment centers Continuations to Request Evidence (Form N-14) Motions to Reopen an N-400, Receipt of Derogatory ..read more
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Best Practices for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record: For Faster Processing of Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications
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by Chugh Admin
1y ago
By: Ujwala Bagal United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it will strive to use as many employment-based visas as possible in fiscal year (FY) 2022, which ends September 30, 2022. USCIS is working closely with the United States Department of State to process employment-based immigrant visas for individuals based outside of the United States. The agency also released reminders for individuals in the United States who are eligible for employment-based adjustment of status regarding Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record: Individuals with ..read more
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USCIS Rescinds Matter of Z-R-Z-C and Changes Treatment of TPS Beneficiaries After Authorized Travel Abroad
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by Francis Bocala
1y ago
By: Angelita Chavez United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rescinded its adopted decision of the Matter of Z-R-Z-C- case.[1] This change will allow beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to travel with a new TPS travel authorization document, instead of requiring TPS applicants to apply for advance parole. The most significant part of this policy change is that TPS holders that that were admitted and inspected under the Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991 (MTINA) may now qualify as inspected and admitted for the purpo ..read more
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