Guestbook Entry for Ishtmeet Singh, United States
Name
Ishtmeet Singh
Country
United States
State
MA
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Guestbook Entry for P. Manickam, United States
Name
P. Manickam
Country
United States
State
AL
Guestbook Entry for P. Manickam, United States
Name
P. Manickam
Country
United States
State
AL
Guestbook Entry for Phanendra Babu, United States
Name
Phanendra Babu
Country
United States
State
CA
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
Form I-131A Now Available
USCIS has published Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), a new form that allows lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation) if they:
DOS Releases Interim Final Rule Establishing Different Types of Passports Issued by State Department
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 190 (Friday, September 30, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations] [Pages 67156-67158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-23568]
[[Page 67156]]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 51
[Public Notice: 9680] RIN 1400-AE01
Passports: Service Passports
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Interim final rule.
PERM Processing Times (as of 10/1/2016)
PERM Processing Times (as of 10/1/2016)
Green Card
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Rama Gadam, United States
Name
Rama Gadam
Country
United States
State
Florida
State Department Publishes Fact Sheet On Fiscal Year 2016 Refugee Admissions
- Office of the SpokespersonWashington, DCOctober 4, 2016
The United States is taking the lead in meeting the unprecedented challenge of the global refugee crisis. At the Leaders’ Summit on Refugees in September, President Obama brought together world leaders on the margins of the UN General Assembly to galvanize additional humanitarian support, improve educational and access to lawful work for refugees, and expand opportunities for refugee resettlement.
USCIS Increases Validity of Work Permits to Two Years for Asylum Applicants
Effective October 5, 2016, USCIS has increased the validity period for initial or renewal Employment Authorization Documents for asylum applicants from one year to two years. Applicants with pending asylum claims file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, under category (c)(8). This change applies to all (c)(8)-based applications that are pending as of October 5, 2016 and all such applications filed on or after October 5, 2016.
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 6 October 2016
Nonimmigrant Visas
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics, Thursday, 6 October 2016:
FAQ: Issues regarding changing jobs while on H-1:-- Is there a minimum time gap necessary to transfer H-1 from one job to another, change jobs| timing of resigning and joining; Errors in visa and passport; Name spellings different in various documents; Arrival departure records from-to Canada; Liquidated damages clause in H-1 employment contract; Applying for EB-1 if EB-2 is in process; Changing careers on H-1
Other: Indian passport for child born in USA; Priority dates movement; Work visa or status for students; Correcting errors in I-140 approval; Changing from B (visitors visa, tourist visa, business visa) to student status; Minimum days needed on passport expiration for visa entry; Processing through NVC; H-1B extension beyond 6 years; Visa dates movement, changing jobs on H-1, priority date transfer, approval of I-140; Adoption and immigration; Name discrepancy when applying for parents visa; Changing jobs, filing I-485, precautions for priority date transfer, etc
DOL Publishes H-2B Interim Final Rule FAQs Round 17
The Department of Labor has published a seventeenth round of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the filing and processing of H-2B Applications for Temporary Employment Certification covering issues related to the area of intended employment and what constitutes a worksite under the H-2B program. The Round 17 FAQs are posted on the H-2B Interim Final Rule Implementation Page on the Office of Foreign Labor Certification website at https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/2015_H-2B_IFR.cfm.
DOL Releases PERM FAQ on Preparation of Recruitment Report
The Department of Labor has published a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Round 13 related to preparing the required recruitment report for employers seeking labor certification under the PERM Program along with two "best practice" sample recruitment reports. The Round 13 FAQ is posted on the PERM Program Page on the Office of Foreign Labor Certification website at https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/faqs_pdf.cfm.
Visa Bulletin - November 2016
Number 98
Volume IX
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during November for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
Agency
Green Card
AAO Processing Times as of October 1, 2016
| Form Number |
Case Type |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-129CW | CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 6 months or less |
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I-129F |
Petition for Fiancée |
6 months or less |
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I-129 H1B |
Nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Worker |
Agency
Immigration Law
USCIS SAVE CaseCheck Now in Spanish Language
Benefit applicants can now view their case status in Spanish through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE) CaseCheck website.
SAVE CaseCheck is a free online service that lets benefit applicants follow the progress of their SAVE verification case. Applicants may enter document information such as their passport number and date of birth to securely check their case status.
SAVE CaseCheck:
Guestbook Entry for Varun Maheshwari, United States
Name
Varun Maheshwari
Country
United States
State
MO
Guestbook Entry for Mahesh, United States
Name
Mahesh
Country
United States
State
North Carolina
Citizenship interview schedule
We completed our interviews and oath ceremony this week. I speak from my personal experience only but I believe when you submit your N-400 applications, they try to keep track of both spouse's cases together. We filed 3 years ago and both our case statuses would change at the same time, even though I know I was the primary applicant responsible for the delay due to name and security checks.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Seattle USCIS DO Naturalization interview and Oath experience
My citizenship journey is over. I am a naturalized US citizen as of 09/23. Things that I learned from this forum gave me confidence to complete the journey. I must detail my experience for the benefit of the posterity.
Seattle USCIS DO naturalization interview experience