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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.

H-2B Cap Count for FY2011

As of 1/07/11, USCIS receipted 2,129 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 1,452 approved and 677 pending petitions. H-2B cap count information for the first half of FY2011 is also available.

PERM and iCERT both have been restored at this time

PERM and iCERT both have been restored at this time.

Indiana Chinese restaurant owner was sentenced 3 years in prison for concealing undocumented employees and mail fraud

ICE press release announcing that the former owner of a Chinese restaurant in Indiana was sentenced in federal court to three years in prison for concealing undocumented employees and mail fraud.

Employer’s mailing address could have confused the U.S. Postal Service

BALCA remanded the case for processing, finding sua sponte that the employer’s mailing address could have confused the U.S. Postal Service and could explain why the employer did not receive the audit notification letter. (Matter of 41st Street Corp., 1/7/11)