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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work for YC and startups. AMA

201 points proberts | 4 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

1. buzer ◴[16 May 25 15:40 UTC] No.44006763[source]▶
Do L1B visa holders have reasonable chance of getting compelling circumstances EAD if their visa date isn't current for EB-3? I'm wondering if I should suggest that option for HR when they file the I-140 (or after if it's approved, whatever the process is).
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2. proberts ◴[16 May 25 16:42 UTC] No.44007452[source]▶
USCIS rarely issues I-140 EADs based on compelling circumstances unless there are government/national interests at stake or significant humanitarian issues.
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3. buzer ◴[16 May 25 17:04 UTC] No.44007686[source]▶
Okay, thanks. I was primarily wondering due to "Significant Disruption to the Employer" seems to be one of the possible categories and it's description sounded similar to reasons why one would get L1B visa.
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4. proberts ◴[16 May 25 20:05 UTC] No.44009327{3}[source]▶
Essentially disruption here means significant financial impact.