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Join Chugh, LLP attorney Jacqueline Valle for a two-minute video overview of the major US employment-based immigration reforms expected under the Biden presidency.

EB-1 green cards provide a faster pathway to United States permanent residence than other green card categories, but only certain professionals are eligible. Join an experienced team of Chugh, LLP legal professionals for an in-depth presentation on EB-1 green cards.

United States president-elect Joe Biden is expected to bring drastic changes to US immigration policy and enforcement that will impact many employers and foreign nationals alike after the Biden presidency begins on January 20, 2021.

A ruling from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois had previously blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from enforcing its public charge rule as of November 2, 2020.  However, the US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit granted a request for stay against this decision …

DHS Public Charge Rule Can Be Enforced Again After Request for Stay Granted Read More »

Chugh, LLP’s Managing Director Navneet Chugh appeared on Hindi-language news show Aaj Tak on November 3, 2020 to discuss the potential outcomes of the United States presidential election and what would be the most beneficial for India.

Chugh, LLP’s Managing Partner Navneet Chugh appeared on Hindi-language news channel ABP News on November 3, 2020 to share his analysis of the United States presidential election.

The United States district court for the Northern District of Illinois vacated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public charge rule on November 2, 2020. The court ruled that the public charge rule exceeds DHS authority, is not in accordance with the law, and is arbitrary or capricious. DHS may …

DHS Barred from enforcing public charge rule nationwide based on us district court ruling Read More »

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a change to the way United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards cap-subject H-1B visas.

The California State Constitution prohibits[1] public or governmental agencies from giving or spending public funds for private purposes. These “gifts” of public funds are prohibited to make sure that public agencies are accountable to society and do not misuse public money. However, public agencies may spend public funds for public …

Can Nongovernmental Organizations Receive Public Funds in the State of California? Read More »

Final Action Dates have advanced in most employment-based green card categories in the US State Department’s November 2020 Visa Bulletin. Individuals are eligible to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident in the United States or obtain their immigrant visa at the consulate if their priority date is earlier than …

Final Action Dates Advance in Most Employment-Based Visa Categories in the November 2020 Visa Bulletin While USCIS Announces it Will Honor Largely Unchanged Dates for Filing Read More »