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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
Guestbook Entry for Ramesh Doraiswamy , United States
I-485 Pending Inventory Updated - January 2014
I-485 Pending Inventory has been updated for the month of January 2014. The “Pending Employment-Based Form I-485 Report,” displays the total number of pending adjustment of status applications, per preference classification. The report shows how many pending adjustment of status (green card) applications in each preference classification have priority dates in a given month and year.
OFLC Announcement on Deactivation of Select H-2A and H-2B Mailboxes
In order to implement the Department's IT modernization initiative and new cloud computing requirements, the OFLC Chicago National Processing Center (NPC) deactivated the following email boxes on February 3, 2014:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Processing Updates
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Processing Updates: 2012‐2014 First Quarter
See the Customer Servce Guide: How Do I Request Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in multiple languages below.
Guestbook Entry for Anonymous, United States
Obama Administration Expressed Hope That The US Congress Would Be Able To Pass The Immigration Reform Bill
According to the latest report from "Indian Express"
he Obama Administration has expressed hope that the US Congress would be able to pass the immigration reform bill, even as the House of Representative Speaker John Boehner remained doubtful about it.
Visa Bulletin - March 2014
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Reform Is A Matter of Economic Growth - Remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
Release Date: February 7, 2014
I begin by thanking the Woodrow Wilson Center and the Aspen Homeland Security Group for inviting me to speak here today.
I also want to thank Jane Harman for your leadership, your continued service to our country, and your willingness to be a supporter, mentor and advisor to me and to numerous others around this town. When Jane Harman advises, I listen.
FORM I-9: New Vignettes Make it Easier
USCIS released three short video vignettes for employees and employers that demonstrate how to complet
Statistics - SEVP Quarterly Review
SEVIS by the Numbers is a statistical summary report produced using data compiled from SEVIS. This report provides a snap-shot of relevant and useful information and is used as a resource by a variety of SEVP stakeholders and partner agencies.
This quarterly review is based on information retrieved on January 15, 2014. As SEVIS is a real-time database, exact numbers within this review were accurate as of the date retrieved.
N-400 - Naturalization Experience in Seattle
Citizenship and Naturalization
N-400 - Naturalization Experience
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Here is my experience of same day interview and oath in Seattle.
Interview
My interview was at 9:00 but I left early (6:30) since I live 30 miles away and traffic is a nightmare around there. I was lucky to bypass two bad crashes because I was listening to the radio and got to a Starbucks near there for breakfast.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Revised Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion
- Form I-290B (299 KB PDF)
- Instructions for Form I-290B (270 KB PDF)
- Form G-1145, E-Notification of Acceptance of Application/Petition (239 KB PDF)
Purpose of Form
AAO Processing Times as of February 01, 2013
AAO Processing Times
This chart shows the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision in a particular type of case after the case file is received by the AAO. Processing times are directly related to the volume of cases received.
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Revised Reciprocity Schedule For Mauritania
Effective February 11, 2014 The Department authorizes a reduction in reciprocity for business and tourist visa categories for Mauritanian visa applicants.
For more information please click on the attachment
Department of Treasury Publishes Final Rule on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8543-8601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03082]
[[Page 8543]]
Vol. 79
Wednesday,
No. 29
February 12, 2014
Part II
Department of the Treasury
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