Entrepreneur in Residence- Expect Updates Soon
The USCIS held a follow up conference on the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program today in Atlanta, GA. The event was supposed to be broadcast via live web stream. However,[…]
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EB-5 Adjudications Policy: Draft Memo for Comment
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Outreach/Feedback%20Opportunities/Draft%20Memorandum%20for%20Comment/EB_5_Adjudications_Policy2.pdf The USCIS issued the above linked draft memo today, outlining some new policies that are in discussion. In addition, today (11/9/2011), there was a stakeholder meeting to address the[…]
October 21, 2011 H-1B Cap Count
As of October 21, 2011, approximately 46,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 20,000 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. There are no more H1b visas[…]
FY2012 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 8/31/11)
August 26, 2011 H-1B Cap Count As of August 26, 2011, approximately 29,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 15,800 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
EB2 Entrepreneurs- National Interest Waiver (NIW)
The USCIS in line with current government policy issued new regulations to work within the current law to help boost the economy by way of allowing entrepreneurs the option to[…]
EB2 for Entrepreneurs (and high skilled immigrant workers) explained:
The govt. announced two days ago that new policy is introduced to enable entrepreneurs to apply for visas. The idea is to facilitate investment, job creation and development of the economy. […]
June 17, 2011 H-1B Cap Count (FY 2012)
As of June 17, 2011, approximately 16,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 10,800 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
June 13, 2011 H-1B Cap Count (FY2012)
As of June 13, 2011, approximately 15,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 10,200 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
Pitfalls of Esta (published version)
This article was published in Seattle South Asian, February 2011. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was established in 2009 to screen Visa Waiver Program (VWP) applicants before allowing[…]
H1b applications closed for FY2011
As of January 26, 2011, USCIS has received a sufficient number of cap-subject H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for FY 2011. USCIS also has received more than 20,000[…]