Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS provides e-mail addresses for inquiries involving lockbox-filed forms.
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Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
GAO report finding that demand for new H-1B workers tended to exceed the cap from 2000 to 2009, and that reforms are needed to minimize the risks and costs of the H-1B program. GAO recommends that DHS and DOL work to improve the efficiency and monitoring of the program.
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Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
DHS advance copy of a notice on the identification of foreign countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and the H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs. The notice becomes effective when it is published in the Federal Register on 1/18/11.
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Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
As of 1/11/11, ICE has activated the Secure Communities biometric information sharing capability in 969 jurisdictions across 37 states.
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Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
FAQs from the US Embassy in Mexico City on the new nonimmigrant visa procedures which took effect on 1/10/11. Please note that DOS website erroneously listed the start date of these new procedures as 1/10/10.
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Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
A 1/05/11 edition of the M-274, Handbook for Employers, Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form) from USCIS.
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Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
When it comes to birthright citizenship and the fourteenth amendment, there is no shortage of myths being circulated. Instead of throwing your hands up in frustration and defeat when you hear this misinformation, consider responding with quick mythbusting facts!
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Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS 1/11/11 interim memo for comment provides guidance on handling of AOS cases interviewed at USCIS field offices that have been impacted by visa retrogression. The memo is in effect until further notice.
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Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS updated its count of FY2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 1/07/11, approximately 58,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 20,000 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
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