Guestbook Entry for Arul Palanivelu, United States
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Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension
Between May 4, 2022, and June 2, 2022, some Forms I-797C, Notice of Action, issued to communicate receipt of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, included outdated language relating to a 180-day automatic extension for certain categories of renewal applicants, instead of language relating to the current 540-day automatic extension provided by the
Recording of July 07, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
FAQs: Experience & education requirements for a PERM/labor certification-based green card || Continuing work or reverting to STEM OPT during H-1B Change of Status || For PERM, can I use my master's degree completed after I joined?
Visa Bulletin For August 2022
Number 68
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August 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
Immigration Law
AAO Processing Times (April - June 2022)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions | 52.99% | 936 | |
| I-129CW | Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 1 |
| I-129E2 | CNMI Treaty Investor | 100% | 1 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée |
Agency
Immigration Law
PERM Processing Times (as of 6/30/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2021 |
| Audit Review | September 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | February 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
USCIS Announces New Citizenship Ambassador Initiative
Release Date
07/12/2022
Eight Citizenship Ambassadors to promote importance and opportunities of citizenship in communities nationwide
Recording of July 21, 2022 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Citizenship and Naturalization
Discussion Topics, Thursday, July 21, 2022:
USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields
Release Date
07/22/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today updated its Policy Manual to provide further guidance on evidence that can be used to support a petition for an O-1A nonimmigrant of extraordinary ability with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
USCIS Form Update - Form I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form:
Form I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)
07/15/2022 08:23 AM EDT
Edition Date: 07/15/22. Starting Sept. 21, 2022, USCIS will only accept the 07/15/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 03/29/21 and 03/10/21 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Rajiv's Article - Immigration scams are on the rise in the US. Here's what you should know
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: July 23, 2022
Synopsis
The scams are varied and use multiple points of contact like emails, websites, and mail. Many times, the amount of information the scammers possess about you might astonish you, but that should be taken as an indicator of the caller’s veracity.
For more on this article please see the attachment below.
USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
Release Date
07/25/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Oct. 23, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or notice was issued between March 1, 2020, and Oct. 23, 2022, inclusive:
Parolees Can Now File Form I-765 Online
Release Date
07/28/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that certain parolees can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online.
New STEM Resources Available on USCIS Website
Release Date
07/28/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published additional online resources on uscis.gov to provide an overview of some of the temporary and permanent pathways for noncitizens to work in the United States in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This guide also highlights some of the most important considerations for STEM professionals who want to work in the United States.
New pages:
PERM Processing Times (as of 07/08/2014)
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Immigration Law
Characteristics of Individuals Requesting and Approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Existing data currently published by USCIS for DACA provides statistics on program operations (e.g.,number of receipts accepted, rejected and approved, etc.). In contrast, this data table
release disseminates information on the characteristics of DACA requestors in a manner which sufficiently protects their privacy.
Please click on the attachment for more information on statistics and data table.
Memorandum: Employment Eligibility for Derivatives of Conrad State 30 Program Physicians
USCIS does not believe that a J-2 dependent of a J-1 foreign medical graduate can change to H-1B status, or any other employment-authorized nonimmigrant classification (with the exception of T or U status) until the principal Conrad State 30 waiver recipient has fulfilled his or her three-year employment obligations in a medically underserved area.However, USCIS is open to reviewing current regulations and considereing whether steps should be taken to enable such J-2 dependents to engage in employment while in H-4 status.
Exception to the Two - Year Custody and Two - Year Residency Requirement for Abused Adopted Children
This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers in adjudicating Form I - 360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant , filed by a self - petitioning adopted child, when the adopted child has been battered or abused.
Please click on the attachment to read more.
USCIS Processing Time Information for the Immigrant Investor Program Office
Instructions on Using the ChartBelow is a chart that shows the form number, form name and processing times for the following forms that are processed by the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO). Find the particular form number (in the left column) or form name (in the center column) in which you are interested. In the right column you will find a timeframe in months representing the average processing time for that form type. Please note some cases may take longer to process. |