DOL explains why Prevailing Wages and Labor Certifications are taking so long

FY2023 showed record numbers of filings in all U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) programs (H-2A, H-2B CW-1, PWD and PERM), but OFLC has not received an increase in funding to manage the increased workload. As OFLC is bound by statutory and regulatory timeframes for processing H-2A and H-2B cases, this has led to increased ETA Form 9141 and ETA Form 9089 processing times and requires shifting of resources from

September 28, 2024

Sachin Raval Has Been Included On The 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List

Disclosure: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Please click on “Read More” to find the Super Lawyers selection methodology. Ramchand and Raval, P.C., is pleased to announce that Sachin Ramesh Raval, Esq. has been included on the 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Each year Super Lawyers evaluate the top lawyers across the country. Nominees from more than 70 areas are considered. Sachin Raval was named

May 2, 2022

Employment-Based Green Card Interview: Experience, Preparation and What To Expect

Here are some tips and what to expect for a Green Card interview with USCIS. Our youtube video also includes real-life experience on how to prepare with our client who recently found success in his Employment-based Green Card interview! Use this link to view our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whByzhifFp0 Tips before an interview: Study the Adjustment of Status package that was submitted to USCIS Study your Labor Certification Know the petitioner (your future GC-based employer) and information

April 11, 2022

Green Card Essentials: Birth Affidavits

https://youtu.be/cgRGjDhORMI Watch our Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/cgRGjDhORMI One essential document that you will need in the green card process is the birth certificate. However, if you are unable to obtain this document then you may substitute the birth certificate with a birth affidavit along with secondary evidence. What to do when a birth certificate is unavailable? Some examples of secondary evidence include: school records, religious records, medical records or a Certificate of Non Availability

February 1, 2022

USCIS Green Card Alert: Interfiling (EB3 to EB2)

https://youtu.be/QDNzfv-Pspw USCIS recently published an online alert persuading those with pending Adjustment of Status (“AOS”) applications a.k.a “Green Card” to consider interfiling or “Transfer of Underlying Basis”. If your AOS was based on the EB3 category then you should consider interfiling your case in the EB2 category (if you are eligible). USCIS wants you to file this request at a different location, which is a great sign! It seems as though USCIS is trying to

January 24, 2022

Green Card and I-140 Pending: What to do?

Have you filed your I-140 (EB2 to EB3 downgrade) concurrently with your I-485, Adjustment of Status (a.k.a “Green Card”)? Are you wondering if you have any action items? Here’s the video for you. In this brief video overview, I explain some of the key things you should look out for while you are awaiting your I-140 and AOS to be adjudicated! Best wishes! 00:00 – Introduction 00:23 – Maintain nonimmigrant status 00:44 – Try to

August 8, 2021

Q&A Quicktake: Is It Safe To Downgrade From EB2 to EB3?

SYNOPSIS: Despite the numerous EB2 to EB3 downgrades that happened in Q4 of 2020, I still get asked whether it’s safe to downgrade the I-140 from EB2 to EB3. I understand it’s concerning to jeopardize the existing I-140 approval. As such, in this quicktake I explain why I find it to be a relatively low-risk, high-reward case. However, I do recommend you discuss the individual merits of your case with a qualified attorney! PRESENTER: Sachin

June 6, 2021

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