H1b update as of November 27, 2009
As of November 27, 2009, approximately 58,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the exemption of 20,000[…]
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H1b update as of November 13, 2009
Reprinted from USCIS: As of November 13, 2009, approximately 55,600 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the[…]
H1b update as of Nov. 6, 2009
Reprinted from USCIS: As of November 6, 2009, approximately 54,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H1-B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the[…]
USCIS extends use of old G-28 form
USCIS annouced that the old G28 form will be accepted until further notice, though it is encouraged to use the new version. This is to accommodate law students who represents[…]
Public Charge Fact Sheet
Reprinted from USCIS: Introduction Public charge has been part of U.S. immigration law for more than 100 years as a ground of inadmissibility and deportation. An individual who is likely at[…]
USCIS offering free naturalization sessions!
USCIS is offering the public free naturalization sessions. Learn about the requirements of citizenship, the application process and much more. Click here to find a location near you.
New immigration law goes into effect; “widow’s penalty” ends
Reprinted from wrdw.com: Reporter: Melissa Tune AUGUSTA,Ga. — A new immigration law is now in effect and this means new changes for Americans who marry foreign nationals. What’s known as[…]
H1b update
Reprinted from USCIS website: As of October 25, 2009, approximately 52,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. Any H1-B[…]
Senate Measure Gives Rights to Widows of Citizens
Reprinted from the New York Times: By KIRK SEMPLE Published: October 20, 2009 The Senate approved a measure on Tuesday that would end what has become known as the “widow[…]
AILA – American Immigration Lawyers Association: RFEs and the Nobel Prize
This is a post from AILA on Facebook. It made me laugh and feel sad at the same time. When I advise people about EB1 (employment-based first preference), I always[…]