Sep 16, 2021 · Yes. USCIS publishes a complete list of the 2008 and 2020 version of the civics test. For the 2008 version of the civics test, a USCIS officer will ask an applicant 10 of the 100 civics test questions.; For the 2020 version of the civics test, a USCIS officer will ask an applicant 20 of the 128 civics test questions.; The USCIS officer will ask the applicant only the civics …
Jan 15, 2018 · No. One must have the new company’s H1B petition approved through the USCIS, since each H1B petition is employer specific. This applies to any employer for which one might work, whether or not the foreign national already holds H1B status. 24. I filed my H1B petition through another attorney over two months ago.
Apr 09, 2015 · If a lawyer rushes you or makes you feel that your questions are naïve, you may need to keep looking. Taking the time to ask questions at the beginning will give you a much better chance of having a solid and successful attorney-client relationship.
Aug 31, 2017 · Ask this question. Your lawyer will have some idea. It is true that it can be a broad range based upon discovery, liability and unknown medical issues. At the very least, your lawyer should be able to provide a spectrum and explain the unknowns to you. Use your own judgment. Do not be fooled by lawyers who make promises that seem unrealistic.
1. Ask the lawyer how they will contact you and how frequently. Keep in mind that some immigration applications can take months or even years to process , so there may not be much to report on your case every week.
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The visa foil (i.e. stamp) is an entry document. It generally can be used through the expiration date indicated. A foreign national typically is admitted in H1B status through the expiration date of the H1B petition, even if the visa expires before that date.
Ordinarily, if an H1B employer applies for an extension while the foreign national is still in valid status, once the current I-94 expires, the H1B worker can continue to work for up to 240 days, or until the H1B petition is approved or denied, whichever occurs first.
H1B is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows a foreign worker to come to the United States and work in a “specialty occupation,” which includes many professional positions. The H1B gives a foreign national permission to work in the U.S. and a status that allows her/him to lawfully remain in the U.S. on a temporary basis.
The cap numbers become available each year on the first day of the U.S. government’s fiscal year. The government’s fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends the following September 30th. Cases can be filed up to six months in advance of the requested start date. Therefore, the earliest that cap-subject H1B petitions can be filed by employers is the first business day in April, requesting an October 1st start date.
A specialty occupation is a job that requires the “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge to fully perform the occupation AND which requires the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States .”.
Upon the termination of employment, an H1B worker generally has up to 60 days – or until the expiration date of the current I-94, whichever period is shorter – to be sponsored for a change of employer, apply for a change of status, or simply depart the United States. More detail on this is available in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Loss of Employment.
Yes. An H1B employee must be paid no less than the greater of the prevailing wage or the actual wage for the position . A prevailing wage is specific to a position within the local area where the job is to be performed.
You should feel comfortable from the beginning of your attorney-client relationship that you will be able to have regular communications with your counsel. Make sure that you exchange contact information and agree on the ways that you will stay in touch.
Your lawyer can often save you money by delegating routine tasks to firm employees who charge a lower hourly rate. However, your lawyer should be involved in all key aspects and decisions of your case, or should explain to you why a colleague can handle some important part of the matter just as well.
If the lawyer’s representation of prior or existing clients would limit the attorney’s ability to represent you, there is likely a conflict. For example, if you want to sue a hospital that the potential lawyer regularly represents, there would be a conflict. A conflict might also arise if the attorney you are interviewing has already been hired by ...
Choosing the right lawyer is a very important decision—whether you were in a car accident, have a medical malpractice claim, or find yourself the target of a criminal investigation. Referrals from friends or co-workers can be great, but you need to do your homework to make sure you have the right attorney for the job.
Getting a lawyer with the right legal background is essential, but it is also important to know whether your attorney has experience with the judges who will likely preside over your case. If yours is a criminal matter, it is important to know if your lawyer knows the local prosecutors. This courtroom experience can greatly enhance your lawyer’s ability to evaluate the likely outcomes in your case and give you advice that you can rely on.
In civil cases, your lawyer might propose mediation , a settlement negotiation process involving a neutral third-party. Other times, arbitration might be an option. Arbitration— using a private service to adjudicate a dispute—is a less formal, less costly, and faster way of getting a decision in some civil matters.
In cases where you are suing for monetary damages, the lawyer may represent you for a “contingency fee.”. This means the attorney gets paid a portion (typically one-third) of the amount you receive after a successful trial or settlement. Make sure you discuss expenses as well as attorney fees.
How Much Do You Charge and What is a Contingency Fee?#N#This is usually one of the most important questions for most car accident victims, as you may want to sue, but may be afraid of being faced with large legal bills if you don't win. Most car accident attorneys will work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they only get paid if you win.
What Court Fees and Costs Will I Be Responsible For?#N#Even if a lawyer charges on a contingent fee basis, you may be responsible for court costs and fees and other costs the lawyer incurs in investigating and bringing the lawsuit. Our firm does not charge you fees or costs, unless we recover a settlement or verdict for you.
How Long Do I Have to File My Lawsuit?#N#There is a statute of limitations - or a maximum time limit - that you have in most jurisdictions if you want to file a lawsuit. It is important to know what this deadline is, so you can make sure you file your lawsuit before the deadline passes.
What Are My Potential Damages?#N#You may be able to recover not only for medical bills and lost wages, but also for pain and suffering, emotional distress, or other types of damages you suffered. Your lawyer should be able to fully explain to you the extent of your recovery options.
What Is My Case Worth?#N#Ask this question. Your lawyer will have some idea. It is true that it can be a broad range based upon discovery, liability and unknown medical issues. At the very least, your lawyer should be able to provide a spectrum and explain the unknowns to you. Use your own judgment.
How Long Do You Think My Case Will Take?#N#It may take a long time for a case to go to trial and an even longer time for you to get your money. It is important to be aware of this, so you can make plans for how to handle medical bills in the meantime.
Have You Tried These Types of Personal Injury Cases Before?#N#Lawyers are hungry to get personal injury lawsuits. There is immense competition and some firms spend millions of dollars on advertising. Do not assume, just based upon advertising, that the lawyer has handled or tried your type of case. Ask for your lawyer's experience and results.
An experienced and knowledgeable divorce attorney will provide you with the tools to communicate better with your spouse. These tools include how to communicate with your spouse, when to communicate with your spouse and how to diffuse conflict.
If you want to plan your life after a divorce, you should at least have a general idea of how long divorces similar to yours take. This planning will also help you prepare a budget for the cost of divorce. The attorney should truthfully tell you there is no way to predict exactly how long a divorce will take.
Spousal support, also called alimony, is either temporary or ordered at the final judgment. Most divorce cases include both temporary spousal support and spousal support at the judgment phase. We are not going to go into a lengthy discussion about spousal support.
If you are 21 years of age or older, you can file for your parents. If they file 90 days after their arrival in the US, it will be presumed they did not enter the US with immigrant intent, but the government could prove otherwise. You should consult an immigration attorney.
So when you file an I-130 petition for your parents you can concurrently file their I-485 adjustment of status [green card] applications. With respect to timing of their I-485 applications, note the general principle that when an alien enters the US ostensibly as a tourist and thereafter files for permanent residence, the DHS may find that the aliens' initial entry as a tourist was fraudulent and hence may form the basis of a denial. There is no hard and fast rule on how to rebut the preconceived immigrant intent, but the further away in terms of the time of entry to the time of filing an adjustment application, the stronger can a case be made for lack of preconceived immigrant intent.