Do you qualify for employment-based eligibility? Securing a green card is a long and challenging process. Anyone who wants to start the process must first meet a number of conditions before applying. The most important condition is eligibility. Applicants may be eligible through their family, or as a result of a job offer or current […]
On May 26, 2015, USCIS will begin accepting applications for employment authorization (work permits) from H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants seeking employment-based Lawful Permanent Residence (“Greencards”). To be eligible for your work permit under this change, you must be a H-4 dependent spouse of H-1B nonimmigrants who: Are the principal beneficiaries of an approved […]
This past week I have been getting a few calls asking about whether California still had slots available for the Conrad 30 program. Although California is not like other states such as Texas, that typically fill their slots on the first day slots become available, California filled all of their slots for the J1 Waiver […]
O1 Visas for Foreign Medical Doctors Seeking Employment in the United States Who Qualifies for an O1 Visa and How to Apply The Ranchod Law Group represents foreign medical doctors seeking employment in the United States. In the article we use the terms medical doctor and physician interchangeably. The Ranchod Law Group also represents hospitals, […]
Although I recommend that you start the PERM process as soon as possible you can wait to apply for your PERM application. I would recommend that you start the PERM green card process early because the entire green card process usually takes more than one year. You can extend your H1B beyond the six year […]
If I am on an H1B, how do I get a 3 year extension? This helpful video provides a brief description of the H1B extension process: Changes in legal status should be made under the guidance of a qualified immigration attorney. You can call us today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices in Sacramento, Santa Clara […]
This helpful video explains an overview of the immigration process for physicians. Let’s take a look: If you are a physician considering a change of immigration status, please call (916) 613-3553 today. The Ranchod Law Group has conveniently-located offices in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco, and we frequently assist clients all over the world […]
Many of my foreign medical graduate clients pursue additional medical education in the U.S. on a J1 visa. The spouses of these doctors live, and sometimes work, in the U.S. on a J2 visa. As you may know, individuals on both a J1 and J2 are typically required to return to their home country for […]
We will be filing a marriage green card application for one of our physician clients after helping him throughout the immigration process. He has gone through the entire U.S. immigration visa process including attending residency in J1 visa status, and working at a VA hospital to get a J1 waiver while working in H1B status. […]
The Conrad Program waives the two-year home-country physical presence requirement upon completing the J-1 exchange visitor program before a foreign physician can return to the United States. California is allowed 30 J-1 Visa Waiver recommendations during the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). In California, applications are reviewed from October 1 until all spots are […]