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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 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. Congress Extends Four Immigration Programs for Three Years – The non-minister religious worker, “Conrad 30,” EB-5 immigrant investor pilot, and E-Verify programs are extended for three years, until September 30, 2012. 2. USCIS Ombudsman Recommends Temporary Acceptance of Filed LCAs for Certain H-1B Filings – The USCIS ombudsman made several recommendations in light […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Issues Guidance on E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule – Companies awarded a contract with the E-Verify clause are now required to enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of the contract award date. 2. October Visa Bulletin Shows EB-3s Backlogged 7 Years, Several Programs Expiring on September 30 – EB-3 cut-off dates are in […]
Headlines: 1. More on E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Delay – USCIS has instructed federal contractors not to use E-Verify to verify current employees until the final rule becomes effective on September 8, 2009, and they are awarded a contract that includes the FAR’s E-Verify clause. 2. China, India EB-2 Priority Dates Progress in August; DOS […]
Headlines: 1. Current I-9 Form Validity Extended Beyond June 30 – The I-9 form currently in use will continue to be valid beyond June 30, 2009. 2. H-1B Processing Time Will Increase July 1 – The ability to file an H-1B extension or change of employer petition for an H-1B employee on a same-day, or […]
Headlines: 1. Outlook Grim for India, China Employment-Based Visa Categories – The July cut-off date for the India and China EB-2 categories is January 1, 2000; both could become unavailable in August or September and remain unavailable indefinitely. 2. E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Delayed Until September 8, 2009 – The effective date to require federal […]
Headlines: 1. Economic Stimulus Bill Includes H-1B Restrictions for TARP Recipients – The final economic stimulus legislation includes H-1B restrictions for recipients of TARP. 2. US-VISIT Procedures Expanded to Additional Travelers – All non-U.S. citizens, except certain Canadians, must follow US-VISIT procedures when entering the U.S. 3. DHS Directive Includes Analysis of E-Verify – The […]
Headlines: 1. Prepare Early for H-1B Lottery – The Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers recommends contacting your ABIL member now to begin preparing your H-1B strategy and paperwork. 2. New I-9 Form Available, USCIS Delays Change in List of Acceptable Documents – The new form reflects the DHS’s amended regulations governing the types of acceptable […]
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