Updated PERM processing time page gives you more information:

1. Real time PERM case updates.
2. Check your PERM case status. An estimated approval date is provided if the case is pending at this time using other case's data (estimation feature in beta at this time).
3. Compare your case with other cases around your case number.
4. All cases that are approved daily from DOL site are added and shown.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis/perm-processing-time/

Apply #H4EAD based on pending #H1B or H4 extension pending.

Use pending H1B extension receipt number in Q29.
H4 EAD will be approved after H1B approval.

https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-with-pending-h1b-h4-extension/

USCIS issuing NOIR for first lottery selected #H1B if it was approved for IT consulting company in-house project.

It does not matter whether you are currently working for the same first H1B employer or not.

Beware of USCIS site visits!
https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-h1b-noir/

USCIS is asking for 'progressive work experience letter' even when you submit the university professor evaluation letter to prove 'Specialty Occupation'.

Be careful as USCIS is trying every trick in the bag as most people are getting the professor evaluation document by paying fees.

USCIS is looking at those letters with suspicion! USCIS decision is final and they can IGNORE the professor letter too!

https://forum.am22tech.com/t/h1b-rfe-for-specialty-occupation-submit-progressive-work-experience-letter/3295

My answer to The Hill's article about HR1044 being UNFAIR.
I do not agree on behalf of rest of the immigrant communities who’s lives are dependent on this bill.

HR 1044 is everything but UNFAIR. It benefits ALL and NOT only India or China as has been told to everyone.

The bill will bring fairness to all human beings irrespective of their country of birth!

https://www.am22tech.com/fairness-for-high-skilled-immigrants-act-is-everything-but-unfair/

A new case that I have never heard before!

H1B bench time counted as 'Out of status' time after USCIS site visit found that client project already ended and employee was at home.

USCIS says that this is material change and they should have been informed by way of H1B amendment!

NOIR issued. My god! This is like leaving no stone unturned in finding the fault.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-may-count-bench-time-as-out-of-status-without-h1b-amendment/

H1B specialty occupation RFE response requires
1. Cover letter - job duties, similar job postings, client letter.
2. University professor expert opinion letter
3. Progressive work experience letter.

See Sample Cover letter template.

Chances of Approval: 30%.

https://www.am22tech.com/specialty-occupation-rfe/

#H1B denied options. File H1B transfer or H4, F1 COS to stay in US before the denial. H4 stamping in Mexico, then apply H4 EAD. Get F1 OPT or CPT. File again.
No 60 day grace in case of denial.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-denied-options/

DOL shares #H1B end client names like Amazon, Facebook, Google where consultants are placed by IT consulting companies.

Should an H1B employee be worried?
Find H1B salaries paid to other H1B workers!

https://www.am22tech.com/dol-data-shows-h1b-end-client-names-salaries-from-lca/

H1B Data Analyst job - Specialty Occupation denial reversed by federal court.
USCIS ignored expert opinion letter, similar jobs, O*Net, OOH references.

Isn't that dis-heartening? We are seeing a new trend where the USCIS decisions are being challenged everyday in courts.

The day is not far when each H1B job title will be separately approved by court to pass the ‘Specialty Occupation’ test which has become a big loophole that USCIS uses as per their choice.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-h1b-denial-for-data-analyst-job-reversed-by-federal-court/

Maintain Australia PR and get US Salary on #H1B?

Many people ask me this question as most are actively looking to get Canada or Australia PR. I have answered in detail about:
1. US Income taxes.
2. Travel between US and Canada or Australia to maintain both?
3. Maintain i140 and US H1B Job while maintaining PR?

https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-salary-in-usa-while-working-remotely/

USCIS is denying EAD expedite requests without giving a chance to prove emergency situation.
Earlier, you could send the documents to USCIS officer for consideration.

Multiple cases reported from Nebraska with denial reason - Did Not Provide Evidence of Extreme Urgent Need.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-denying-ead-expedite-request/amp/

ICE is targeting F1 STEM OPT students aggressively from July 2019 with physical site visits.
Expect the work station tour and manager should be able to answer questions about your training plan.

Third party client work location questions and proof of employer employee relationship.

Be ready as ICE selects information from your SEVIS record and then validates.

https://www.am22tech.com/ice-site-visits-target-f1-students-working-on-stem-opt/amp/

The new rule is applicable for application filed using form I-539 (commonly used for H4 extensions), Form I-129 (Commonly used for work related visa like H1B, L etc.)

The good news is that children studying in government schools are not considered a public charge.

As per my opinion, H1B and L visa workers will not be affected as they already get health insurance from employer and are self sufficient in managing their home expenses.

Family migration from India would certainly be affected if people apply for low income housing benefits which many of them do.

https://www.am22tech.com/us-green-card-denial-based-on-public-charge-rule/amp/

Snapshot of what's included and what's not in Green card Public charge rule.

https://www.am22tech.com/us-green-card-denial-based-on-public-charge-rule/

#H4 visa interview before full & final Indian marriage ceremony can result in blue form 221g denial.

Visa officer asking for authentic marriage ceremony photo album with relatives.

Only marriage certificate is not enough. Multiple cases reported from India.

https://www.am22tech.com/h4-visa-incomplete-marriage-form-221g/
#H1B #H4EAD

OMB has cleared a rule for adding a new fees for #H1B electronic registration starting April 2020. Cost of H1B will go up from current USD 6k for IT consulting company. https://am22tech.com/uscis-h1b-fees/

New H1B Electronic registration fees should not affect the existing #H1B extension, transfer and amendments. It is expected that USCIS will only introduce fees for H1B lottery applicants.
https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-h1b-fees/
#H4EAD