Posted on August 5, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS released the summary of a teleconference for H-2A petitioners on prohibited fees. The summary includes information about H-2A regulations on prohibited fees, how USCIS determines whether the fees are conditions of employment, and RFEs.
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H-2A Job registry
H-2A temporary visa holders
Visa H-2A will receive a final ruling of it´s amended regulation
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding USCIS generally met mandated processing deadlines for military naturalizations, but processing applicants deployed overseas is a challenge. GAO found that not all A-files contained documentation required in USCIS April 2009 guidance.
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U.S Military Naturalization just got faster
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding USCIS generally met mandated processing deadlines for military naturalizations, but processing applicants deployed overseas is a challenge. GAO found that not all A-files contained documentation required in USCIS April 2009 guidance.
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
This panel will evaluate whether a noncitizen may be subject to reinstatement of removal and identify strategies for those who may not have a prior order but who may face the possibility of expedited removal.
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
Department of State (DOS) final rule to eventually eliminate the DS–230 and replace it with the DS–260, the Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, an electronic form designed to be completed and signed electronically.
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS news release and fact sheet on new website features on USCIS.gov including a new online inquiry tool and tailored case status information, as well as new features for Spanish-speaking customers available at USCIS.gov/espanol.
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/30/10, approximately 27,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees
The H-1B
H-1B CAP
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H-1B CAP season updates
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/30/10, approximately 27,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
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Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS announcement on revised filing addresses for petitioners who live in Canada, and who are filing a stand-alone Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. The new form is dated 6/14/10. This form is now processed through the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.
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I-130 approved despite little evidence
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