[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The EB-1 visa is the top priority visa for immigrant professionals.  Commonly referred to as the 'genius visa', the EB-1 is for candidates considered outstanding talents in their profession.  Due to an increased number of EB-1 immigrant applications from around the world, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines have become more stringent.  Because of these new guidelines, many of our immigration clients who have made significant achievements in their respected fields have received a Request for Evidence (RFE) or rejection letter. Receiving an RFE or a rejection letter is not the end of an EB-1 application for our clients.  One of our recent interactions with the USCIS can help illustrate what can happen.  Our client applied for an EB-1A, but received a rejection letter.  However, in the rejection letter, the immigration officer admitted that the applicant did meet the criteria set forth by the USCIS.  Our immigration team truly believed that our client fully met the standard to receive an EB-1A and suggested simply refiling the paperwork.  In our experience, our client's application would be accepted on the second submission. The second submission, however, also seemed to run afoul of the stricter requirements from the USCIS and received an RFE.  Upon closer inspection, the RFE appeared to be seeking information that was already provided in the second application.  Our immigration team pointed this out in our RFE response and also provided additional evidence that our client was an ideal candidate for an EB-1A visa.  Two days after our response the visa was issued to our client. If your EB-1 application receives an RFE or a rejection letter, it's important to speak with an immigration lawyer.  There may be actions to take that can help you in your ultimate pursuit to secure a visa.  If you have any questions about the immigration process and how an attorney can help, call the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth today at 888-517-9888 to receive a free consultation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The United States House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, an updated version of the DREAM act, last Tuesday.  The legislation would grant qualifying young immigrants legal residency for 10 years with the ability to receive permanent legal residency.  The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 would also allow immigrants covered under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to obtain permanent residency.  The vote was 237-187. The bill is not likely to become law.  The United States Senate Majority Leader has indicated that the legislation will probably not receive a vote in the Senate.  The White House has also poured cold water on the legislation, threatening a veto.  In the U.S., legislation must be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the president before it becomes law.  The Dream Act was first introduced in 2001 and has been presented as a bill in Congress several times.  It is the first time since 2010 since any version of the Dream Act has been passed by the House or Senate. The fate of the young immigrants known as Dreamers remains unclear.  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) remains in litigation and it's unknown if or when any immigration legislation will be enacted. See the full story here. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth has been helping immigrants to the United States for more than three decades.  We have helped a countless number of clients obtain visas, green cards, and citizenship.  Our immigration attorneys monitor all changes in the law to best serve our clients.  For a free immigration consultation, call us today at 888-517-9888.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]