DOL will issue PERM approvals by email between Mar 25 to June 30, 2020 due to Coronavirus emergency.
PERM processing time remains same but cutting down mail time.

USCIS should accept the PERM approval printed from email with i140 application.

https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-perm-approval-by-email/

USCIS is open & working.
Sends #H1B Specialty Occupation RFE for Doctor in #coronavirus emergency.
H1B healthcare workers in rural American cannot work at other clinic.

And we are expecting that automatic H1B extensions will be given in Stimulus bill. Chances are slim.

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

Stimulus bill 2020 #coronavirus help payments will be sent to all taxpayers based on 2019 or 2018 income including #H1B, L visa workers. Public charge rule expected to be excluded. No explicit mention of visa workers though.

https://www.am22tech.com/is-coronavirus-help-check-public-charge/

Calculate your #coronavirus stimulus check amount here.

#h1B is considered a resident alien if they are currently working in the USA.

All income taxpayers are eligible for #Stimuluscheck
https://www.am22tech.com/is-coronavirus-help-check-public-charge/

USA calling all medical professionals to apply for H or J visa at the nearest US embassy. Expedited visas may be given to treat COVID-19 emergency.

No clear instructions on how to contact!

USCIS has not yet announced any #H1B relaxation for doctors in the USA.

USA has crossed China in total number of confirmed Coronavirus Cases today!

https://www.am22tech.com/usa-giving-faster-h-j-visa-to-medical-workers-to-treat-covid-19/

USCIS announces an extra 60 days to respond to RFE & NOID issued between Mar 1 to May 1. Attorneys & Employers can wait until their offices are reopened.

Just add 60 days to the current RFE or NOID deadline. No need to register.

You can reply early as well if your paperwork is ready.

This is a big relief for #H1B employers who are struggling to follow the immigration law rules in #Coronavirus emergency.

https://www.am22tech.com/covid-19-uscis-extra-60-days-rfe/

Good News: Trump will sign the Stimulus Act today at 4 PM.

The check may be sent within 4-6 weeks.

Compare your check amount with 2018 & 2019 Income. Wait to file 2019 taxes if 2018 gets you a bigger Check.

https://www.am22tech.com/compare-stimulus-check-amount-2018-vs-2019/

#coronavirus #H1B

Sharing the common questions that people are asking me on private chats.
I can't answer them individually due to lack of time. Hence, sharing the links:

https://forum.am22tech.com/t/did-uscis-gave-any-relaxations-if-h1b-petition-is-denied-in-march-2020/9228

Check your eligibility for Stimulus Check 2020.
Many #H1B, L visa holder may be eligible if they have SSN.

F1 with OPT, J, B visa not eligible.

We have designed it based on our interpretation of Stimulus bill language and various other tax resources.
https://www.am22tech.com/am-i-eligible-stimulus-2020-check/

Attorney Leon Fresco’s Top 10 Points for USCIS to Help Legal People in Coronavirus Emergency

He wants USCIS to give an automatic extension for legal visa holders in the US, waive biometric, visa interview waiver for Doctors.

Practical and doable suggestions in a national emergency.

Share widely to make it reach national news and USCIS ears.

https://www.am22tech.com/attorney-advice-for-uscis-in-coronavirus/

#H1B #coronavirus

Do not worry. If you get #coronavirus and you are on visa in the US, you will be treated the same as any other US citizen.

Do not believe the rumors that your visa will be canceled and you will be deported.

The ventilator will be decided based on the chances of survival. US government does not discriminate on the basis of visa status for medical treatment.

New York state has guidelines for who gets preference for Ventilators.

https://www.am22tech.com/visa-holder-ventilator-preference-covid-19/

NEWS highlights from last week (if you missed):

1. H1B Lottery Status Submitted – Am I in Wait-list after Mar 31?
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-status-submitted/

2. Check H1B Stimulus Check eligibility and compare 2018 vs 2019 amount:
https://www.am22tech.com/am-i-eligible-stimulus-2020-check/

3. Who will Doctor choose: Visa holder or US citizen in case of Ventilator Shortage?
https://www.am22tech.com/visa-holder-ventilator-preference-covid-19/

4. US embassy emergency appointment for Doctors & Nurses - who can treat COVID-19 in USA.
https://www.am22tech.com/usa-giving-faster-h-j-visa-to-medical-workers-to-treat-covid-19/

EAD Expedite Requests in Coronavirus:

Many people have reported that USCIS is approving their EAD expedite request if the job is in the medical field or your employer has healthcare-related business.

This H4 EAD expedite request was approved by USCIS swiftly in coronavirus emergency even though the first two expedite requests were denied earlier.

There is no harm in trying if your H4 EAD or L2 EAD is pending at this time.

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

My heart goes out to all doctors and medical workers who are working relentlessly to save Americans affected by COVID-19.

I want to give my special thanks to all Indian doctors who are on a restricted H1B visa and still doing their best to treat patients.

H1B Indian doctors are worried about family if something happens to them while treating Coronavirus patients in the USA.
They want green card for their family.

https://www.am22tech.com/indian-doctor-ask-attorney-gc-for-family-dies-covid-19/
#coronavirus

Coronavirus testing is free but not treatment.
Aetna, Cigna cover hospitalization but not UnitedHealthCare.

B2 visitor travel insurance - not a pre-existing condition.

HSA account can be used to buy over the counter medicine during Coronavirus emergency.

https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/
#coronavirus #H1B #H4EAD

IRS is ready to send #StimulusPlan stimulus 2020 payments in 3 weeks by using either 2019 or 2018 tax return.

No need to hurry as Payment check will be available until the end of 2020.

No explicit clarification has been given by IRS for H1B, L visa, F and other's eligibility. But, similar payments in 2008 excluded tax returns with ITIN.

https://www.am22tech.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq/

S386 news today –

CIS published the S386 analysis report by Congressional Research Service which claims that S386 will not stop the growth of backlogs in the future.

This report describes the 10-year impact of eliminating the 7% per country ceiling on the first three employment-based immigration categories: EB1, EB2, and EB3, which can be removed in 3, 17, and 7 years respectively.

As per the report, the S386 may just help reduce the Green card wait times for Indian and Chinese nationals initially but it would create a backlog for other countries.

If there is no S386 law, CATO institute projects that this employment-based backlog will double by FY 2030 to 2 million as compared to the current 1 million.

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/

It is important you stay at home not for the fear of Coronavirus but the medical bills.

Only #coronavirus testing is free.
Visiting E.R. charges, out-of-network doctor Visits may not be free based on your insurance plan.
https://www.am22tech.com/coronavirus-health-insurance-usa/