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U.S. Embassy London remind members that the Border Security Fee now in effect for certain H-1B and L-1 cases

U.S. Embassy London remind members of the Border Security Fee now in effect for certain H-1B and L-1 cases. Although the fee in most cases is usually paid to USCIS when the petition is filed, blanket L-1 fees are collected at the Embassy or Consulate.

Secure Communities is now activated in Saline County, Kansas

ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Saline County, Kansas. With the expansion of Secure Communities to Saline County, ICE is now using this capability in two Kansas jurisdictions.

USCIS inventory of employment-based AOS cases pending at the Service Centers and Field Offices

USCIS inventory of employment-based AOS cases pending at the Service Centers and Field Offices as of 1/5/11.

USCIS provides e-mail addresses for inquiries involving lockbox-filed forms

USCIS provides e-mail addresses for inquiries involving lockbox-filed forms.

US Embassy in Mexico City on the new Nonimmigrant Visa Procedures

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.

Revised M-274, Handbook for Employers

A 1/05/11 edition of the M-274, Handbook for Employers, Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form) from USCIS.

USCIS announces 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremonies

USCIS announces 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremonies.

Myths on Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment

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!

Guidance on handling of AOS cases interviewed at USCIS field offices

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.

H-1B Cap Count for FY2011

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.