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Visa Approved for Daughter of Los Angeles VAWA Victim

4/30/2015

The daughter of one of our longtime domestic violence clients was approved for a visa at the US Consulate in Manila, Philippines. The mother received her VAWA approval and green card in 2014. Her teenage daughter still lived in the Philippines.

The daughter qualified as a derivative beneficiary on the approved VAWA case, so we filed to have a consular case opened for the daughter. It took some time to transfer the file from USCIS to the Department of State, but we recently received the good news that her visa was approved by the consulate in Manila. The mother flew to the Philippines to accompany her daughter to the interview and they just arrived in the US today. They have been separated for several years, and now they are reunited. The daughter is excited to start attending school in the US.

If you require assistance with your immigration case, contact Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. to schedule a confidential consultation. Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. will personally meet with you to help you better understand the process, your options, and how we can help.

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Saves Jobs US Files Complaint To Prevent H-4 Employment Authorization

4/29/2015

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Save Jobs US has filed a complain in the District Court of D.C. to prevent President Obama's executive action that would allow H-4 visa holders to apply for employment authorization under certain circumstances.

The California based group argues that foreign workers are displacing American workers, and allowing the derivative beneficiaries of H-1B visa holders to work in the US would further harm American workers.

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H-1B Transfer Approved For Applications Engineer and Irvine Employer

4/28/2015

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We recently received an approval for an H-1B case. The employer is an Irvine-based firm that hired an Applications Engineer who was already in H-1B status for a company based in the Midwest. The employee's previous position was similar to his intended position in Irvine and we documented his work experience and education carefully to show that he well-suited for the job as a specialty occupation H-1B.

Because the employer was eager to have the employee start as soon as possible and because the employee was leery about starting work for his new employer before his H-1B was approved, we filed the case using premium processing. The case was approved within 11 days and the employee started work within a few days of the approval. Everything went smoothly with no requests for evidence issued.

The employee is permitted to work on H-1B status for the next three years and during that time the employer can determine whether to pursue PERM processing so the Applications Engineer may obtain permanent residency.

If you are considering hiring an alien worker but are not sure about the process, contact Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. to schedule a consultation. Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. will help you better understand the process and which employment visa options - L-1 visa, H-1B visa, etc. - are viable for your situation.

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Military Parole in Place ("MPIP") Granted for Lake Forest Client; Adjustment of Status next

4/21/2015

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We recently received an approval for one of our MPIP cases. The husband is a veteran Marine and his wife entered the United States many years ago without inspection.

Military parole in place has been available for active duty members of the armed forces and their undocumented spouses (and children and parents) for many years as a way to keep the armed forces families together and benefit those that serve our nation. Until November 2013, MPIP was not available to veterans.

The program acknowledged that servicemen (and women) face stress and anxiety because of the immigration status of their family members in the United States. By allowing their immediate family members to legalize their status, some of the stress and burden on these service-members can be lessened.

The new policy as of November 2013 allows veteran service members to benefit from the program as well. Under MPIP, the undocumented immediate relatives of active duty or veteran armed forces members can adjust their status without the need of an I-601A or I-601 waiver and without having to return to their home country for consular processing.

In this case, we filed for MPIP with the local Santa Ana office of USCIS and within a couple months we had an approval. Next, we will file for adjustment of status so that the wife can receive her lawful permanent resident status.

If you are married to an active duty or veteran member of the armed forces (including Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve) contact Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. to schedule a consultation. Nelson & Nuñez, P.C. will personally meet with you during a confidential consultation to determine whether you are eligible for MPIP benefits.

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Appeals Court Hears Oral Argument Regarding Injunction Against Obama's proposed DAPA and DACA II Programs

4/17/2015

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Today the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument regarding President Obama's proposed DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) II programs.

The Fifth Circuit will not make a decision today, but will take the case under advisement.

The DAPA and DACA II programs were scheduled to take effect on May 19, 2015, but a federal district court judge in Texas placed an injunction on the proposed programs in February of this year.

Today's Fifth Circuit panel was comprised of three judges. Judges Jennifer Elrod, a George W. Bush appointee, and Stephen Higginson, an Obama appointee, often interrupted the legal arguments with queries. Judge Jerry Smith, a Ronald Reagan appointee, was the third judge on the panel.

During oral argument, protesters gathered outside the courthouse and chants and drums could be heard by those inside the building.

Click here for more information on the hearing.

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Visa Approved for Daughter of Los Angeles VAWA Victim

Saves Jobs US Files Complaint To Prevent H-4 Employment Authorization

H-1B Transfer Approved For Applications Engineer and Irvine Employer

Military Parole in Place ("MPIP") Granted for Lake Forest Client; Adjustment of Status next

Appeals Court Hears Oral Argument Regarding Injunction Against Obama's proposed DAPA and DACA II Programs

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