Headlines: 1. Few H-1 Petitions Filed So Far – USCIS has received approximately 13,500 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap. 2. USCIS Discusses Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training and F-1 Status for Students Under H-1B Cap-Gap Regulations – The Q&A explains the cap-gap and other details. 3. Dept. of State Discusses Visa Number […]
Headlines: 1. ABIL Meets With USCIS, Proposes Immigration Reforms – ABIL said it believes that employment-based immigration reforms should encompass changes in both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories so that the U.S. becomes the most attractive global destination for highly skilled and essential workers. 2. USCIS To Accept FY 2011 H-1B Petitions Beginning April 1 […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Stops Allowing H-1B Filings With Uncertified LCAs – USCIS will not extend the period in which it temporarily accepted H-1B petitions filed with uncertified labor condition applications. 2. DOS Proposes Increase in Passport Fees – A first-time U.S. passport book for adults (age 16 and over) will increase from $100 to $135. […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Changes Filing Location for Employment Authorization Application – USCIS has revised filing instructions and addresses for the I-765. 2. USCIS Revises Permanent Residence Application, Changes Filing Locations – USCIS has posted a revised I-485 and changed the filing locations. 3. Kerry, Lugar Introduce Immigrant Entrepreneur Bill – The “StartUp Visa Act of […]
Headlines: 1. H-1B Update: Filing Date Approaches; Scrutiny at POEs Increases; USCIS Issues H-1B Guidance Under Economic Stimulus – Employers will be able to submit cap-subject H-1B petitions on April 1, 2010, for the FY 2011 H-1B program. 2. State Dept. Proposes Fee Changes for Consular Services – Among other things, the application fee for […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Releases Tips on Filing I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker – USCIS released a Q&A on ways to ensure that an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker will not be rejected. 2. USCIS Is Reissuing Advance Parole Documents To Correct Date – USCIS is reissuing Advance Parole documents because some were mailed to […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Releases Tips on Filing I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker – USCIS released a Q&A on ways to ensure that an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker will not be rejected. 2. USCIS Is Reissuing Advance Parole Documents To Correct Date – USCIS is reissuing Advance Parole documents because some were mailed to […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Issues Controversial Memo on Determining Employer-Employee Relationships for Adjudication of H-1B Petitions – The memo states that a lack of guidance clearly defining what constitutes a valid employer-employee relationship has raised problems. 2. SSA Fails To Verify 19 Percent of New Hires – The SSA also improperly E-Verified volunteers who should not […]
Headlines: 1. FY 2010 H-1B Cap Reached – December 21, 2009, is the “final receipt date” for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start date in FY 2010. 2. H-1C Nonimmigrant Nurse Classification Expires – The H-1C nonimmigrant nurse category expired on December 21, 2009. 3. USCIS Changes Address of Filing Location for […]
Headlines: 1. H-1B Cap Count Near Limit; File Now or Wait Until April – The pace of H-1B filings has increased significantly in recent weeks. 2. Self-Check Verification In the Works, USCIS Head Says; ‘Verification Initiative for Business Enterprise’ Discussed – The recent pace of filings suggests that H-1B numbers may be exhausted for this […]