USCIS #H1B site visit for verifying employer ID card, physical work location, daily work assignments done by Interview over phone in #coronavirus , asked to email documents.
Avoid scams by first verifying USCIS officer's email.
Inform employer attorney before sending documents.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-site-visit/

I think the #H1B interview dates in India are just showing up something in future. If you will really try to book that date in feb 2021, the system will not let you book it either.

That’s because there is no fixed date for re-opening the appointments at this time.
https://forum.am22tech.com/t/h1-b-visa-interview-date-showing-feb-2021-in-india/9121
#coronavirus

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/

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

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/

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

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/

#H1B April 2020 lottery registrations result:

USCIS received total 275k applications
-- 223k from India,
-- 36k from China.
Selected candidates apply starting Apr 1.
https://www.am22tech.com/h1b-lottery-result-2020/
#coronavirus

AILA files lawsuit against USCIS in District court asking to allow automatic #H1B, L visa extensions until Trump ends emergency.

Add extra 90 days after #COVID-19 ends.

https://www.am22tech.com/aila-lawsuit-uscis-extensions-coronavirus/
#coronavirus

Multiple people report that USCIS is approving applications faster in #COVID-19 closures.

i485 is being approved without an interview.
#H1B extension regular in 2 weeks approved straight without premium.

Are you the lucky one? Help us collect data and we will share with all.
https://www.am22tech.com/is-uscis-approving-applications-faster-covid-19/
#coronavirus

Indian media has caused mayhem by declaring that USCIS has allowed 8 months of visa extensions in #coronavirus
This is NOT true. All Indian news sites just copy-paste if one media house runs half baked news. 240 day rule was always available!

USCIS has not given even a cent extra! So, Stay calm.

https://www.am22tech.com/240-day-rule-uscis/

USCIS allows Extension in special Situations if you cannot leave the US but final decision is on their discretion. My Suggestions:
1. H1B Denied, file B2 COS to stay in US.
2. File Parent's B2 extension
https://www.am22tech.com/extension-in-uscis-special-situation/

Air India #coronavirus emergency flights available to travel from India to USA. Flight cost starts at 1.3 lakh per person.
Valid 1 year US visa required to board. #H1B, B1/B2, Green card holder, US citizen, F1, L1 allowed to fly.

Book fast to avoid delays. Some flights are available to book as we checked.
https://www.am22tech.com/in/air-india-covid-flight-to-usa/

#H4EAD Good news - DHS asks court to not revoke H4 EAD work rule.

Looks like Trump government has a change of heart in current economic situation created by #Coronavirus.

Whatever it is, it's time to celebrate!
https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-news-termination/

In these stressful times, you have a couple of options to stay in the US if you lose your #H1B job.

1. H1B transfer within 60 days. If you get Severance, you can get more time: https://am22tech.com/h1b-60-days-grace-period-uscis-rule/
2. Get on to F1 & ride through the #CoronaVirus.
3. Change to B2 visa.
4. Have Canada PR, go there, and come back to the US once you get a new H1B sponsor.

You know more options? Share with us.

#H1B job lay off in #COVID-19 options - Change over to H4, B1/B2 or F1. H1B gets 60 grace days + severance days

Similar options for #L1 visa job lay off in the USA.

https://www.am22tech.com/usa-work-visa-job-lay-off-options/
#coronavirus