Johanna M. Keamy Immigration Law Blog

The Constitution of the United States of America provides that Congress shall govern all matters concerning Immigration and Naturalization.  Therefore, Immigration Laws are governed by Federal, rather than state law.

There are two ways to enter the United States of America,... Read More

The Constitution of the United States of America provides that Congress shall govern all matters concerning Immigration and Naturalization.  Therefore, Immigration Laws are governed by Federal, rather than state law.

There are two ways to enter the United States of America,... Read More

H-1B Renewals and Adjustment of status (Green Card) Applications

Many foreign nationals who are working on valid H-1B visas may have an approved I-140 (Immigrant Petition) and are waiting to adjust status (waiting approval of the I-485 or commonly known as “Green Card” through employment). 

MAY 11, 2009, Immigration Law Update

Still time to file for H-1B Applications with USCIS!

Unlike previous years when the H-1B visas “capped out” under the congressionally mandated cap of 65,000 on the first day of filing, fiscal year 2010 H-1B Specialty Worker applications are still being accepted. 

On May 11, 2009, USCIS updated the count of H-1B applications received.  Approximately 45,000 H-1B cap-subject... Read More

APRIL 27, 2009

 H-1B visa Update

Cap Subject Applications

 USCIS announced today that it has received approximately 45,000 H-1B petitions counting toward this fiscal year's general cap of 65,000.  USCIS will continue to accept H-1B petitions subject to the general cap.

Advanced Degree Applications

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