As of 6/11/10, USCIS receipted 27,778 H-2B petitions, including approved and pending, towards the 47,000 beneficiaries target for the 2nd half of FY 2010. Beneficiaries target is the estimated number of petitions needed to reach the cap and is higher than the actual cap.
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As of 6/11/10, USCIS receipted 27,778 H-2B petitions, including approved and pending, towards the 47,000 beneficiaries target for the 2nd half of FY 2010. Beneficiaries target is the estimated number of petitions needed to reach the cap and is higher than the actual cap.
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USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 06/11/10, approximately 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 9,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
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USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 06/11/10, approximately 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 9,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
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USCIS announced that a new version of the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) is available on the USCIS website. USCIS will accept previous versions of Form I-90 until 07/28/10.
Are you a lawful permanent resident?
The US to help possible lawful permanent residents to prepare for citizenship
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BIA granted a motion to reopen an in absentia order of deportation based on Matter of Lozada. BIA found Matter of Lozada substantially satisfied where prior attorney is now deceased.
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BIA granted a motion to reopen an in absentia order of deportation based on Matter of Lozada. BIA found Matter of Lozada substantially satisfied where prior attorney is now deceased.
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USCIS launched a redesigned web interface for employers using the E-Verify Program. All current E-Verify users are required to complete an updated tutorial. The new homepage includes a case alerts feature and masking Social Security numbers as a security feature.
Fourth circuit denial decision on the motion of injunction on e-verify far ruling
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Supreme Court reversed, holding that second or subsequent simple possession offenses are not aggravated felonies under INA §1101(a)(43) when the state conviction is not based on the fact of a prior conviction. (Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder, 6/14/10).
Aggravated felonies and immigration
Does this qualify as aggravated felony?
Directors of Washington company plead guilty to felony immigration violations
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Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, Eric Schwartz issued a press release explaining the role of the DOS Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. He stated that nearly 75,000 refugees resettled in the U.S. in fiscal year 2009.
Bureau of population refugees and migration
Form G-646 regarding refugees applying for admission to the US
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