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• American Citizenship
  • Obtaining Citizenship for Children Residing Outside the United States
  • Citizenship of Biological Children Living in the U.S.
  • Child Born Abroad to a US Citizen: Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Naturalization of Permanent Residents.
  • Guidance Clarifying the Adjudication of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions.
  • Yates Memo dtd April 25, 2006 re Background Checks and Naturalization Interview Scheduling.
  • USCIS Advisory on Processing times, naturalization applications filed after June 1, 2007 may take approximately 16-18 months to process.
  • USCIS announces new Citizenship Test.
  • USCIS Releases 144 Questions and Answers for the Pilot Test for New Naturalization Exam.
  • Secretary Chertoff advises of changes in FBI name check clearance process.
• Green Cards
  • Employment Green Card
    • EB-1: Persons of Extraordinary Ability
    • EB-1: Outstanding Professors and Researchers
    • EB-1: Multinational Executives and Managers
    • Professionals with Advanced Degrees
    • Applicants with Exceptional Ability
    • National Interest Waiver

    • Professionals  

    • Skilled Workers

    • Other Workers

    • Schedule A

    • Person seeking reacquisition of citizenship/and returning resident

    • Religious Worker

    • U.S. Employee Abroad or Employee of American Institute in Taiwan for 15 years

    • Panama Canal Company Employee, Canal Zone Government Employee, U.S. Government in the Canal Zone Employee

    • Foreign Medical Graduates

    • Commuters from the Border

    • International Organization Employee or Family Member

    • Court Dependent

    • Armed Forces Member

    • NATO Civilian Employees

    • Broadcasters working for the International Broadcasting Bureau of the Broadcasting Board of Governors

    • Afghanistan or Iraq national who supported the U.S. Armed Forces as a translator

    • Iraq national who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. Government in Iraq.

    • New Commercial Enterprise

    • What is Investment for the Purposes of the EB-5 category?

    • Partnerships and Multiple Investors

    • How is job creation for U.S. workers measured?

    • Types of Evidence Typically Required

    • Initial Conditional Nature of EB-5 Status

    • Investor Pilot Program: Regional Centers

  • PERM
    • DOL User Guide For PERM Online System.
    • PERM to go into effect on March 28, 2005, Summary of PERM (AILA).
    • State Job Order Processes.
    • DOL states that under PERM an employer cannot have more than one Labor Certification application in process for same alien.
    • DOL Guidelines in regard to duplicate PERM filings.
    • FAQs re Payment of Legal Fees for Perm by Employer and Alien
    • PERM FAQ Round 1.
    • PERM FAQ Round 2.
    • PERM FAQ Round 3.
    • PERM FAQ Round 4.
    • PERM FAQ Round 5.
    • PERM FAQ Round 6.
    • PERM FAQ Round 7.
    • PERM FAQ Round 8.
    • PERM FAQ Round 9.
    • PERM FAQ Round 10.
  • Adjustment of Status
    • Only USCIS Service Centers to issue EADs.
    • USCIS Guidance on rescheduling an interview and failure to attend an interview.
    • Biometrics Appointments.
    • Retrogression FAQ, courtesy of AILA member Peter Larrabee.
    • USCIS extends suspension of Premium Processing of 140s.
    • EAD extension not to be filed prior to 120 days before expiration.
  • Employment Green Card Process
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Deferred Inspection SItes
    • INS Memo on EB-2 Equivalency
    • Dept. of labor proposed PERM regulations (to expedite Green Card processing).
    • Maintaining Lawful Permanent Residence (Green Card) Status.
    • Preserving Residence for Naturalization Purposes.
    • Adjustment of Status Application Under Section 245 (I).
    • Immigrant Visa Applicants in India required to present Indian Police Certificates and Certificate from Regional Passport Office.
    • INS allows I-140 and I-485 to be filed together.
    • Poverty Guidelines for 2005.
    • INS Memo on various Medical Issues.
    • INS Memo re continued validity of Medical Certificate during delayed Adjustment processing.
    • USCIS Memo dated May 04, 2004 in regard to Ability to Pay.
    • Form I-140 Approval and Labor Certification to remain valid if Form I-140 Approval revoked after 180 days.
    • USCIS Photo requirements.
    • USCIS Bulletin on temporary I-551 Stamp as evidence of employment authorization for I-9.
    • USCIS to continue issuing I-551 stamps.
    • US Supreme Court rule DUI not a crime of violence.
    • FAQ Re payment of Legal Fees for PERM Green Cards By Employer and Alien.
    • Oregon District Court directs USCIS to approve EB-3 I-140 on basis of education and experience equivalency to a Bachelor's degree.
    • New procedure of renewing & replacing Green Cards.
  • Green Card Nurses
    • Green Card Requirement for Foreign Nurses
    • Possible Blanket VisaScreen Denial for Certain Filipino Nurses.
  • Family Immigration
    • Removal of Conditional Residency during Separation Where Citizen Spouse Will Cooperate: Joint Filing
    • Removal of Conditional Residency Where Citizen Spouse Will Not Cooperate:  Waiver of Joint Filing Requirement
    • Sponsor Requirements for I-864 Affidavit of Support
    • Neufeld Memo on 1-751 Filed Prior to Termination of Marriage
    • USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Petitions
    • USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing Service
    • USCIS Guidance on H-1B Denials for Health Care Specialty Workers
    • CIS Memo regarding Extension of Status for Conditional Residents Pending Form I-751 beyond one (1) year
    • USCIS Memo in regard to local USCIS offices accepting an I-130 Receipt Notice in lieu of a duplicate I-130 Petition
    • Mailing Instructions for Family Based Adjustment of Status Applications.
    • CIS Memo re filing Form I-751 for aliens with pending divorce/annulment.
    • CIS Memo re effect of separation/divorce on filing and adjudication of Form I-751.
    • USCIS Memo (10/31/2005) re Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered Spouse or Child of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Within Two Years of the Abuser's Loss of Status .
    • Aytes Memo in regard to Freeman V. Gonzales (re US Citizen's widow's application for AOS).
    • Only USCIS Service Centers to issue EADs.
    • USCIS Guidance on rescheduling an interview and failure to attend an interview.
    • Biometrics Appointments.
    • Retrogression FAQ, courtesy of AILA member Peter Larrabee.
    • USCIS announces Direct Filing Instructions for Form I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907.
    • USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on the Applicability of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) (May 06, 2008).
    • Neufeld Memo (04/30/2008) re Revised Guidance for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
    • Relative I-130s to be filed to be filed at Chicago.
• Temp. Visas
  • H-Visa
    • US Department of Labor’s Rules Regarding Deductions from H-1B Employees’ Pay.
    • Write Up on H-1B visa
    • Detailed Write Up on H-1B Visa for Physical Therapist
    • INS Directive on H-1B Travel and AC-21. Michael A. Pearson Memo dated Jan. 29, 2001
    • USCIS Letter Addresses Travel After Change of Status
    • DOL Finds Filing & Attorney Fees must be paid by Employer
    • Amended H-1B not required if LCA certified prior to move
    • USCIS Memo (11/27/2002) re Guidance on Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Filed on Behalf of Nurses.
    • Public Access File.
    • USCIS Memo re Mexican TN visas & Singapore/Chile free trade H-1B and E visas.
    • List of Customs & Border Protection Bureau (CBP) deferred inspection offices for correction of erroneous Form I-94s.
    • Changes to the NSEERS Program, DHS Issues a Fact Sheet, FAQs and Press Release.
    • Department of State (DOS) to end revalidation of visas in the US.
    • Electronic I-9 Signature and Storage Bill signed into Law.
    • USCIS Memo re H-1B & L-1 Visa holders being allowed to recapture all the days spent outside the US.
    • USCIS Memo dated 12/05/2006 on periods of H & L admissions.
    • USCIS Memo (09/23/2005) re Interim Guidance Regarding the Impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL) PERM Rule on Determining Labor Certification Validity, Priority Dates for Employment-Based Form I-140 Petitions, Duplicate Labor Certification Requests and Requests for Extension of H-1B Status Beyond the 6th Year.
    • USCIS Memo regarding AC 21 issues.
    • USCIS Memo rescinds Memo on denials without RFE and new instructions on RFEs.
    • USCIS announces Direct Filing Instructions for Form I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765 and I-907.
    • USCIS Memo (06/18/2001) Travel After Filing a Request for a Change of Nonimmigrant Status.
    • Update Regarding New PIMS System.
  • L-Visa
    • L-1 Visa Requirements.
    • USCIS Implements L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004.
    • USCIS Memo dated October 21. 2005 re H-1B & L-1 Visa holders being allowed to recapture all the days spent outside the US.
  • Student Visa
    • ICE updates list of SEVP approved schools
    • Questions and Answers Regarding Automatic F-1 Visa Extensions for Students with Pending or Approved H-1B Petitions With an Employment Start Date of October 1, 2011
    • Questions and Answers Regarding Automatic F-1 Visa Extensions for Students with Pending or Approved H-1B Petitions With an Employment Start Date of October 1, 2011
    • Detailed Write-up of Student Visa
    • Question & Answer: Extension of Optional Practical Training Program for Qualified Students
    • Questions & Answers #2: Extension of Optional Practical Training Program for Qualified Students.
    • STEM Designated Degree Programs
    • Department of Homeland Security Publishes Interim Final Rule Extending OPT Period
    • Arrival Procedures for Students or Exchange Visitors at the US Port of Entry.
    • USCIS to Allow Students to Request Change of Status.
    • Q&A re extending OPT for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) F-1 students.
    • USCIS Extends F-1 OPT for Certain Highly Skilled Students by 17 Months.
  • Tourist Visa
  • J Visa
  • E visa
    • Department of State implements E-3 visa.
  • U visa
    • Guidance from USCIS on U Nonimmigrant Visa status.
    • USCIS Memo (04/11/2008) Adjustment of status for VAWA self-petitioner who is present without inspection.
  • T Visa
  • B-1 Visa
    • Detailed B-1 Visa write-up
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• Immigration News
  • DHS Reforms To Attract And Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
  • Capitalizing on Visa Demand to Spur Economic Growth in the United States
  • Office of Foreign Labor Certification: Permanent Labor Certification Program - Select Statistics, FY 2012
  • Visa Office Update on Priority Dates and Demand
  • Department of Labor Stakeholders Meeting
  • EB2 Cutoff dates moves to January 01, 2010 for India and China
  • DHS proposed regulation for processing Unlawful Presence Waivers
  • U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India has stopped processing Immigrant Visa Petitions as of January 01, 2012.
  • Changes to the filing location of stand-alone I-130 petitions
  • Bill to End Per Country Limits on Immigrant Worker Visas Blocked in Senate – Unlikely to Pass says AILA Blogger
  • US Deputy Secretary of State Dedicates New Consulate Compound in Mumbai, India
  • Personnel and Process Improvements in China drop wait time for visa interview appointments
  • House Votes to End Per Country Limits on Worker Visas
  • Original Notices Will be Sent to G-28 Attorney or Representative of Record as of November 30, 2011
  • H-1B Cap for FY 2012 Is Closed
  • H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2012 has been reached
  • A Potential New Bill in the Senate: Buy a House, Get a Visa
  • New USCIS Policy Requires Original I-797 Approval Notices to be Sent Directly to Petitioner/Applicant, Not Attorney of Record, is Revoked
  • Blanket L Visa Processing Moves to Chennai
  • U.S. Consulate, Mumbai moves to a new location
  • Eligible Widow(er)s of Deceased U.S. Citizens must file I-360 Visa Petitions by October 28, 2011
  • USCIS to mail “courtesy copy” of I-797 approval notice to Attorney of Record
  • AAO remands for 212(e) waiver recommendation based on political and social turmoil in Pakistan, including financial hardship
  • Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) releases Q&A’s on Delays in issuing Prevailing Wage Determination and H-1B Labor Condition Applications
  • Office of Foreign Labor Certification updates PERM FAQ on Recruitment Timelines and Time Periods
  • US Consulate in Mumbai, India resumes H and L non-immigrant visa processing
  • Employer Verification Questionnaire Sample Sent to Employer by FDNS
  • DOS Practice Tip: H1B1 Singapore/Chile Issues with DS-160
  • DOL’s Prevailing Wage Determinations temporarily suspended
  • USCIS Releases Immigrant Petition Statistics for EB-1 Alien Worker (I-140) Category
  • USCIS’s New Efforts to Encourage Skilled Immigrants to Start Companies and Create Jobs
  • Office of Foreign Labor Certification Releases Selected Statistics for FY2011
  • F-1 Students at California Community Colleges Have Trouble Maintaining Status
  • University of Northern Virginia SEVP Program is in the Process of Being Revoked
  • Prince George’s County Public Schools agrees to pay $4.2 million in back wages for violations of H-1B temporary foreign worker program
  • DOL updates Online Wage Library
  • Department of State Implements New DS-160 Form
  • USCIS holds EB-5 Immigrant Investor Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement
  • Justice Department settles Allegations of Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination
  • USCIS clarifies filing location of concurrent I-140/Adjustment of Status – I-485 Applications
  • U.S. Embassy Kabul’s Consular Section Returns to Full Service
  • The Department of Labor's Response to Senator Grassley Regarding Potential Fraud in the Use of B-1 Business Visas and the 'B-1 in lieu of H-1B' Note in the Foreign Affairs Manual
  • Senator Charles E. Grassley's Letter Regarding Potential Fraud in the Use of B-1 Business Visas and the 'B-1 in lieu of H-1B' Note in the Foreign Affairs Manual
  • E-Verify Self-Check Launched by DHS

  • USCIS REPORTS IT WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE, Except E-Verify, IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN

  • Potential for EB-2 Visa Priority Date Movement in Coming Months
  • USCIS Starts Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2012
  • USCIS Now Issuing Combined EAD & Advanced Parole Cards
  • NEW EXPORT CONTROL ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT ON FORM I-129
  • USCIS Reaches FY 2011 H-1B Cap
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of January 14, 2011. H-1B Quota for US Masters is exhausted. 3,850 H-1B visas still available under the general quota.
  • 6,350 unused H-1B1 for Chile-Singapore in FY2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of December 31, 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of December 17, 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of December 03, 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of November 26, 2010
  • U.S. ambassador announces more convenient U.S. visa application process
  • USCIS Revised the Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker)
  • USCIS Introduces First-Ever Fee Waiver Form
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of November 12 , 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of November 5, 2010
  • New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
  • Legal Rights of Immigrant Domestic Violence Victims & Immigration Through Marriage
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of 10/22/2010
  • USCIS Issues Two Precedent Appeals Decisions
  • USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security: Questions and Answers
  • Senator Grassley Alleges Improper Influence in Immigration Benefits Adjudication Reform.
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of October 15, 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of October 08, 2010
  • Fiscal year 2011 H-1B Quota May Be Reached by December 2010
  • Comments by Charles Oppenheim Concerning Trends in Priority Dates
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of October 01, 2010
  • USCIS Holds First Military Naturalization Ceremony on Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan
  • USCIS Informally Advises AILA on Priority Adjudication of H-1B Cap-Gap Cases
  • After Public Comment, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Final Rule Adjusting Fees for Immigration Benefits
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of September 17, 2010
  • Naturalization Fact Sheet
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of September 10, 2010
  • Kentucky Consular Center Begins Audit of Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions – Important Information for Employers
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of August 27, 2010
  • NVC Immigrant Visa Electronic Processing
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of August 20, 2010
  • USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase According to Public Law 111-230
  • EAD and Advance Parole Delays FAQ
  • Visa Bulletin September 2010
  • President signs Bill increasing H-1B/L-1 Fees
  • US suspends Abandonment-Based Nepal Adoption Cases
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of July 30, 2010
  • US Senate passes bill increasing H-1B/L-1 fees to fund border security on the US Mexican border
  • Text of Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 ( H.R. 5875)
  • Leaked USCIS Internal Draft Memo entitled “Administrative Alternatives to Comprehensive Immigration Reform”
  • The National Physical Therapy Examination Suspended for All Candidates Educated in India, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines
  • Summary of Annual USCIS Report on H1-B for fiscal year 2009
  • Lawsuit filed by AILA against USCIS seeking transparency in the H-1B visa program.
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of July 23, 2010
  • China: Super Saturday Visa Program
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of May 21, 2010
  • I-601 Waiver Approval
  • Utilization rate of H-1B visas
  • US Labor Department unveils new tool to help employees and small businesses understand foreign worker certification
  • USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
  • Q&A: USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of May 11, 2010
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of April 27, 2010.
  • Legislative framework for comprehensive immigration reform
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of April 22, 2010
  • President statement on senate proposal to fix our nation’s broken immigration system
  • H-1B Cap Count for FY 2011 as of April 15, 2010
  • USCIS Continues to Accept H-1B Applications for fiscal year 2011
  • H-1B Petitions Received by VSC
  • Update on Comprehensive Immigration Reform – March 23, 2010
  • USCIS Centralizes Processing of Orphan Adoptions Change will Streamline Processing
  • Humanitarian Parole Fact Sheet
  • USCIS Reminds Chilean Nationals of Immigration Benefits Available
  • USCIS Reminds Petitioners to Provide Approved Labor Condition Applications
  • Change in K-3 Processing Procedures by the Department of State
  • VSC Examiners to Get “Credit” For Issuing an RFE
  • USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY 2011 Beginning April 1, 2010
  • H-1B Workers being sent back from Newark Liberty International Airport
  • Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
  • USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
  • DOL Releases FAQs on Filing and Processing of Prevailing Wage Determination
  • USCIS Reaches FY 2010 H-1B Cap
  • Change of Filing Location for Form N-400
  • USCIS Memo on Adjudication of EB-5 Regional Center Proposals
  • Fact Sheet: USCIS To Process Applications of Widow(er)s of Deceased U.S. Citizens
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count 12/17/09
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count 12/14/09
  • Q&A re Temporary Acceptance of H-1B Petition without LCA
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count 12/10/09
  • USCIS Memo on HIV
  • Medical Examination Form 1-639
  • FAQs: Change of Address
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • USCIS Notice for Customers With Disabilities
  • USCIS Requirements for the O and P Visa Classifications
  • USCIS Vaccination Requirements
  • Record Foreign Students attending US schools.
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • USCIS update regarding Certified LCA.
  • VSC Practice Pointer: L-1B to L-1A Conversion
  • Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • CIS Ombudsman Recommendation on Temporary Acceptance on LCAs for Certain H-1B Filings
  • USCIS Reminds Applicants for Travel Documents to Apply Early
  • NSC Tip on Completing New Form G-28
  • USCIS Naturalization Test to Become Fully Implemented
  • Additional iCERT problems confirmed by DOL.
  • Withdrawal of the OPT (Optional Practical Training) Application for F-1 student.
  • Senator Grassley's letter to USCIS Director regarding fraud in the H-1B program
  • USCIS Q&A: Filing I-485, I-765, or I-131 for Refugees and Asylees
  • Leader of counterfeit immigration document ring sentenced
  • August 28, H-1B Cap Count
  • USCIS Guidance for Surviving Spouses of US Citizens
  • USCIS Clarification on H2B Petitions by Certain Associations
  • August 14, 2009 H-1B Cap Count
  • Neufeld Memo Provides Guidance on H-2A and H-2B Cases
  • Filing Delays of H-1B applications due to delays in LCAs

  • July 3, 2009 H-1B Cap Count

  • ICE Launches I-9 Audit Initiative

  • USCIS Releases Immigration Q&As for Members of Armed Forces and Their Families

  • June 19, 2009 H-1B Cap Count

  • I-140 Premium Processing Resumes

  • Perm Resident Card Production Delays

  • USCIS Update on Advance Parole for Travel Abroad

  • AILA-USCIS TSC Liason Meeting Update

  • May 26, 2009 H-1B Cap Count

  • USCIS Memo Regarding Health Workers

  • NSC Liaison Teleconference on 4/23/09

  • May 11, 2009 H-1B Cap Count

  • USCIS Revises Intructions for Filing Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (I-90).

  • CDC Issues Travel Notice for Mexico in Response to Flu Outbreak

  • USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 4/27/09)

  • Durbin, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Reform H-1B Visa Program

  • U.S. Embassy in Mexico Takes Precautionary Measures

  • USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings

  • USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings to approximately 42,000 H-1B petitions received out 65,000 H-1B cap.

  • H1B UPDATE: USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2010 H-1B Petitions

  • Neufeld Memo dated 12/10/08 Extends Validity of Civil Surgeon Endorsements for Adjustment of Status Applicants

  • USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY 2010 Beginning April 1, 2009. Information for Completing and Submitting an FY 2010 H-1 B Cap Case

  • Announcement of new iCert Visa Portal System.

  • USCIS memo on H/L Visa holders entering the US on Advance Parole

  • 2009 Poverty Guidelines for Immigrant Visa Processing

  • USCIS Meets Another Milestone in Eliminating FBI Name Check Backlogs

  • CSC Specifies Required Documentation to Confirm H-1B Beneficiary has Completed Requisite Degree Requirements

  • 11 arrested, indicted in multi-state visa fraud operation

  • Visa Bulletin Update – March 2009

  • US Senate Imposes Conditions on H-1B Hiring in Economics Stimulus Bill

  • Aytes Memo on Processing Delays for EADs as Response to CIS Ombudsman

  • DOL Briefing re new LCA and PERM Forms

  • Changing Status from H-1B, L-1, TN, etc. after Lay Off

  • Estimated Dates from Department of Labor for Introduction of New Forms ETA 9035 and 9089

  • Possible Delays in the certification of LCAs for the 2010 H1B Quota

  • VSC sends out of Blank I-539 Approval Notices
  • VSC is sending I-539, I-751 and I-130 applications to CSC
  • Update on USCIS Aytes February 4, 2008, Background Check Memo

  • Attorney Change of Address Procedure for Pending Petitions in Nebraska Service Center Updated

  • NSC EB-3 I-140 Processing Dates
  • Advance Copy of Notice of Public Briefings on Using New ETA 9035 and ETA 9089

  • USCIS Changes Filing Location for EB-5 Related Items

  • USCIS Announces more than 100,000 Employers now Using E-Verify

  • Form I-90 Processing and Adjudication

  • USCIS Accomplishment Fact Sheet 2008

  • USCIS Naturalization processing times as of Nov 06, 2008
  • USCIS New Citizens by year 2003 to 2008

  • N-400 Naturalization Application Expired on 10/31/2008, Still Valid

  • U.S. Embassy Adjusts Consular Exchange Rate

  • Q & A USCIS National Stakeholder Meeting Sep. 2008

  • 7 Countries Admitted into Visa Waiver Program

  • EOIR Fact Sheet on FOIA Request Filings
  • Form N-400s Continue to be Filed at Service Centers as Notice to Revise Direct Mail Program Withdrawn
  • SEVIS General Summary Quarterly Review

  • Visa Bulletin Update – November 2008

    USCIS Increases Period of Stay for Trade-NAFTA Professional Workers from Canada and Mexico

  • USCIS FAQs on Intercountry Adoption
  • Instructions from DOS re DV-2010 Program
  • Rule to Streamline Issuance on Nonimmigrant Visas to HIV Positive Applicant

  • Consulate in Ciudad Juarez Begins Using Online Inquiry System

  • New Citizenship Test Effective Oct. 01, 2008
  • All US Embassies in Pakistan Halt Visa Issuance Indefinitely

  • USCIS on EADs Pending Adjudication for more than 90 days

  • Visa Bulletin Update – October 2008
  • USICS Memo re adjudication of petitions that have a pending appeal or are in litigation
  • AAO Decision Regarding Petitioner not Establishing Employer or Agent Relationship with H-1B Teacher."
  • USCIS Interprets Section 212
  • DOL Tries to Regulate Attorney-Client Relationship
  • Visa Bulletin Update – September 2008
  • USCIS Announces H-2B Proposed Changes
  • Russian Born US Gymnast Wins Olympic Gold
  • Zoster Vaccine Shortage
  • DOL Releases List of Debarred Employers

  • H-1B Debarred/Disqualified List of Employers

  • U.S to Issue One (1) Million Visas to Indians
  • Immigration Law Firm, Fragomen Sues Department Of Labor
  • USCIS Update on Processing Times for Naturalization Application
  • BALCA Concludes Private Household Must Have FEIN Number
  • USCIS Changes Vaccination Requirements for I-485 Applications
  • Q & As on Changes to Vaccination Requirements for Adjustments
  • USCIS to Start Issuing 2-Year EADs
  • USCIS Clarifies Language in Forms I-751
  • Neufeld AC21 Memo
  • USCIS Centralizes Initial Naturalization Application Processing
  • USCIS Announces A Proposal to Increase Periods of Stay For TN Professional Workers From Canada or Mexico.
  • USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) (May 06, 2008).
  • H-1B Approval Under the 2009 Cap Filing Filed via Normal Processing.
  • USCIS Releases Projected Naturalization Processing Times for Local Offices.
  • USCIS Runs Random Selection Process for H-1B Petitions.
  • USCIS releases preliminary number of FY 2009 H-1B Cap filings.
  • ICE arrests illegal workers at hotel resort in Northern Virginia.
  • USCIS reaches FY 2009 H-1B Cap.
  • DOL Statistics on PERM Processing.
  • FedEx Delivers 50,000 Packets to CSC on April 01, 2008.
  • USCIS Q & A Regarding H-1B Cap Mailing.
  • H-1B 2009 Cap Interim Final Rule.
  • Changes to FY 2009 H-1B Program.
  • Fact sheet re Changes to the FY 2009 H-1B Program.
  • Q & A From USCIS re changes to the FY 2009 H-1B Program.
  • Regulation regarding duplicate filings of H-1B visa petitions cleared for publication.
  • Bill Gates' statement regarding the need to increase the annual H-1B quota.
  • CBP Travel Advisory for Spring Break 2008.
  • Five IFCO Managers Indicted for Employment of Unauthorized Workers.
  • Executives of cleaning Co. sentenced for defrauding the United States and harboring illegal aliens.
  • Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents.
  • USCIS Releases Updated Background Check Q & As (Updated 2/28/08).
  • USCIS Loosens Background Check for Green Card.
  • Employer Cannot use Social Security Number in Place of FEIN for PERM ETA 9089.
  • USCIS Announces Centralized Filing Location for Certain H-1B Cap Exempt Petitioners.
  • Update from DOL re BEC and PERM.
  • EB 3 date ahead of EB 2 date for India in January 2008 visa bulletin.
  • Information from USCIS regarding FBI name check changes.
  • Press Release on Koch Foods Raids.
• News Letter Archive
  • Immigration Law Newsletter, June 2004
  • Immigration Law Newsletter, March 2004
  • Immigration Law Newsletter, January 2004
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