Guestbook Entry for Prateek Rishi, United States
Name
Prateek Rishi
Country
United States
State
NY
Search
O1
We obtained an O1 for an applicant who achieved a Master in Bonsai technique. He had apprenticed under one of the premier experts in Japan. We offered letters from field experts praising the applicant's work and noting his extraordinary artistic abilities. We also provided documentation of the applicant's participation as a trade show "featured artist" which is an honor only bestowed on the very best in the field.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Profession/Occupation
EB1 - Outstanding Researcher
We won this case with an applicant having over fourteen years of research experience in major industry. We were able to provide 7 letters of recommendation from internationally known scientists. This applicant made great strides in the advancements in hepatitis C research . His work was admired worldwide.
Profession/Occupation
EB1- Outstanding Researcher
We won this case for an applicant with over twelve years research experience. We were able to provide evidence to reflect the multiple contributions to the metallurgy and metal physics industry made by the applicant. He was the recipient of numerous international awards. He was also a member of many prestigious professional societies.
Profession/Occupation
EB1 - Outstanding Researcher/Professor
This individual acted as a judge of the work of his research peers. We were able to provide 12 letters of recommendation reflecting the innovative work performed by this applicant. We also provide evidence to show the extensive citations of his findings. He had over eleven years of research experience and was world-renowned.
Profession/Occupation
Prevailing Wage: Validity Period for H-2B prevailing wage determinations
On August 30, 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Comitè de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas (CATA) v. Solis, et al., Civil No. 2:09-cv-240-LP, 2010 WL 3431761 (E.D. Pa.) invalidated the Department's use of skill levels in establishing prevailing wages and the Department's reliance upon Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data in lieu of Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act rates.
DHS Fact Sheet on Naturalizations Trends between 1980 and 2008
DHS Office of Immigration Statistics provides updated information on the cumulative naturalization rates and the timing of naturalization through 2008 of immigrants who obtained legal permanent resident status from 1973 through 1999.
Please check the attached document for detail information.
State Department Briefing on 2012 Diversity Visa Lottery Program
FOREIGN PRESS CENTER BRIEFING WITH JOHN WILCOCK,
DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM OFFICER, BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS
TOPIC: 2012 DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM & REGISTRATION
THE WASHINGTON FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010, 1:00 P.M. EDT
DOS Issues Notice On Registration For Diversity Immigrant (DV-2012) Visa Program
[Federal Register: October 1, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 190)]
[Notices]
[Page 60846-60854]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr01oc10-116]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 7184]
Bureau of Consular Affairs; Registration for the Diversity Immigrant (DV-2012) Visa Program
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice.
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Guestbook Entry for Vishalkumar Patel, United States
Name
Vishalkumar Patel
Country
United States
State
North Dakota
E-Verify User Manual for Federal Contractors
USCIS released a user manual that provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for federal contractors.
Guestbook Entry for Anil Mathew, United States
Name
Anil Mathew
Country
United States
State
CA
Guestbook Entry for Ramesh Sagili, United States
Name
Ramesh Sagili
Country
United States
State
Oregon
USCIS Issues Notice To TPS Re-registrants From El Salvador, Honduras And Nicaragua
If you are from El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua and have successfully re-registered for TPS, you should be aware that new Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) may not be issued until early November 2010.
While awaiting your new EAD, you may provide your existing EAD as proof of employment authorization. You may also provide your employer with a copy of your country’s most recent Federal Register notice announcing the TPS 18-month extension and the 6-month auto-extension of EADs.
Visa Bulletin for November 2010
Number 26
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
Agency
Green Card
Guestbook Entry for Ramesh, United States
Name
Ramesh
Country
United States
State
NY
USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase According to P.L. 111-230
Introduction
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed Public Law 111-230, which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees. The following Questions and Answers provide public guidance concerning the additional fees.
Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Public Law 111-230?
A1. Signed by President Obama on August 13, 2010, Public Law 111-230 requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $2,250 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions.
DOL Publishes PERM Round 12 FAQs
The Department has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing employer point of contact requirements. To view PERM Round 12 FAQs, please check attachment.
Presidential Memo Outlines Refugee Admissions
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release October 08, 2010
Presidential Memorandum--Refugee Admissions
Presidential Determination
No. 2011-2
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
PERM Processing Dates - 9/30/2010
According to DOL updates as of 9/30/2010, they are working on PERM application filed in the following months.
U.S. Embassy in London O and P Visa Reissuance Program
Please check the link to know more about the O and P visa Reissuance in London embassy.
Guestbook Entry for marilee cordero, United States
Name
marilee cordero
Country
United States
Social Security
Social Security—An Overview
Social Security is a program that automatically deducts a portion of your earnings, denoted as FICA on your pay-stub, in order to provide certain benefits when you retire. The Social Security Number (“SSN”) enables the federal government to track these transactions.