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Author: Tahmina Watson
January 2012 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The Department of State released the January 2012 visa bulletin today. Here are comments about the categories that most of my clients and readers are waiting to see: For all countries except India,[…]
January 2012 Visa Bulletin Released
The January 2012 visa bulletin was released today the Department of State. More commentary to follow soon on this issue. Below is their note about EB2 for China and India.[…]
Reauthorization of EB5 Program Hearing Appears Successful
Senator Leahy chaired a Senate Judiciary Committee today on the EB5 Regional Center Program. Sentator Leahy stated at the hearing that he would like to the program become permanent. He acknowledged that the[…]
“Reauthorizing the EB-5 Regional Center Program: Promoting Job Creation and Economic Development in American Communities”
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to meet tomorrow, December 7th, for a committee hearing on the current EB5 program. It is hoped that the EB5 program will be made[…]
Hold up on HR 3012
Senator Grassley holds up the Fairness for high skilled immigrants act because he ‘wants better protection’ for American workers. Not much has been detailed to explain how he envisions the[…]
USCIS SCOPS Update on FY 2012 H-1B Cap
(copied from AILA) USCIS Service Center Operations has confirmed that November 22, 2011, was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start date[…]
House passes HR 3012
Today the House passed H.R. 3012 the Fairness for high skilled immigrants act with 389 votes. The bill will reduce the waiting time for employment based and family based preferences.[…]
House to consider HR 3012 Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act
To all our visa-bulletin readers: Today the House will be considering the above bill that intends to reduce the waiting time for both employment-based and family-based preferences. We will post updated[…]
Heathrow passengers face a 12 hour immigration wait on Wednesday
There is set to be a workers strike in the UK on Wednesday. The strike is about government spending cuts. The effect of the strike will be felt throughout each[…]