October 14, 2011 H-1B Cap Count
As of October 14, 2011, approximately 43,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 19,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
Category: News Updates
USCIS Announces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative
The USCIS posted the below announcement this morning. While I welcome any efforts made to assist entrepreneurs receive work-visas and residence in the US, I am not convinced that these[…]
September 23, 2011 H-1B Cap Count
As of September 23, 2011, approximately 36,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 17,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
U.K. to Restrict Family Immigration
Having recently returned from the International Bar Association Global Immigration Conference, the below news confirms the updates shared by UK lawyers. I will be writing a post on the conference[…]
Immigrants fearing deportation make plans for kids
This article is copied from Yahoo News. As a mother myself, the story is heartbreaking. I can only hope that the current administration will put comprehensive immigration reform on their[…]
November 2011 Visa Bulletin Commentary
Here is the pertinent information that most of my clients are interested in: For all countries except India, China, Mexico and Philippines: since the October 2011 visa bulletin was released-[…]
November 2011 Visa Bulletin Released today!
The Department of State released the November 2011 visa bulletin a short while ago today. Please come back for further commentary soon.
U visa cap met
From USCIS website: WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide relief to victims of crimes, has for the second straight[…]
IBA Global Immigration Conference kicks off today
Watson Immigration Law is proud to attend the Global Immigration Conference held by the International Bar Association in London, UK. The event kicks off tonight with a reception river cruise on[…]
FY2012 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 9/14/11)
September 9, 2011 H-1B Cap Count As of September 9, 2011, approximately 32,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 16,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.