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Guestbook Entry for Vilasini Ganesan, United States
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Grace Period - Using Tourist Visa After Quitting A Job
I am here on an H-1B and I am looking at quitting my job very soon to leave the country. I am aware there is no grace period for quitting on an H-1B and I don't have a choice but to work till the last day. I do however have a tourist visa that is valid until 2016. Can I quit my job earlier and still stay a week on the account of the tourist visa to pack up and leave; or would the tourist visa have to be activated only be re-entering?
It has to be "activated." Note that under the circumstances reentry and hence "reactivation" is likely to be difficult.
EB-1 approval for scientist in 5 days!
I had to share this, an email from Diane, a member of our team yesterday:
PERM Processing Times (as of 11/06/2013)
The PERM Processing Times has been updated. Please click the link below to view the times.
http://www.immigration.com/PERM-processing-dates/perm-processing-times-11062013
ICE Memo - Clarification of Existing Practices Related to Certain Health Care Information
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 224, and the Social Security Act (SSA) require that individuals seeking coverage under a qualified health plan offered on a Health Insurance Marketplace or through an insurance affordability program (i.e., premium tax credits, cost sharing reductions, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, or Basic Health Program) provide information regarding their immigration status and certain information about their household members to determine eligibility for such coverage. This memorandum sets forth U.S.
Tips for Foreign Nationals in the United States Impacted by Civil Unrest or Natural Disasters in Their Home Country
If a foreign national in the United States who has been affected by civil unrest, a severe natural disaster or other extreme situation in your home country, the available options for which one may apply include:
OFLC Stakeholder Notice Regarding Handling of Applications and Responses After Government Shutdown
OFLC appreciates the challenges the regulated community has experienced as a result of the lapse in appropriations, which resulted in the cessation of the operation of OFLC's electronic systems, and further resulted in a backlog of documents submitted to OFLC during that period by mail, hand-delivery, or email.
Employment - Based I-485 Pending Inventory Updated
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.
Foreign Labor Certification Questions and Answers
1. What is the Foreign Labor Certification Process?
2. How long will the employment-based visa process take?
3. Are there any employment-based immigration fees?
4. How do I find out the status of my permanent case?
1. The actual process for the Foreign Labor Certification varies depending upon the program being used. This http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov website contains information regarding the process for filing for each of the programs under the Department of Labor's (DOL) jurisdiction.
Radio Show, 2013, November 6
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Rajalakshmi Aaasoori, United States
Guestbook Entry for Ravi Babu, United States
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Temporary Protected Status Extended for Somalis
WASHINGTON—Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Rand Beers has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Somalia for an additional 18 months, effective March 18, 2014, through Sept. 17, 2015.
DOS Publishes Final Rule on Regulatory Exception for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66813-66815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26590]
[[Page 66813]]
Vol. 78
Wednesday,
No. 215
November 6, 2013
Part II Department of State
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22 CFR Part 41
Visa Bulletin - December 2013
Number 63
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
Green Card
USCIS Honors Military Veterans During Naturalization Ceremonies
WASHINGTON—In recognition of Veterans Day, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct naturalization ceremonies across the country that will feature military members, military spouses and veterans taking the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. From Nov. 7-13, USCIS is welcoming approximately 8,000 new U.S. citizens during 120 naturalization ceremonies throughout the nation and overseas.
IRS Warns of Pervasive Telephone Scam
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country.
PERM Processing Times (as of 11/06/2013)
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PERM Processing Times (as of November 11, 2013)
Processing Queue Priority Dates Month Year Analyst Reviews March 2013 Audit Review
Criminal History Summary Checks - FAQ's
1. Does the FBI accept personal checks, business checks, or cash?
2. Do you have procedures for expeditious handling?
3. Where can I get my fingerprints taken?
4. What if my fingerprints are continuously rejected?
5. Can I use the fingerprint card I download from this site?
6. Will my fingerprint card be returned?
7. How do I notify the FBI if my address has changed since I submitted my request for my Criminal History Summary or if I want to verify my correct address was submitted?
8. Does the FBI provide apostilles*?
9. How do I challenge my FBI record?
10. How can law enforcement entities request certified copies of fingerprints and/or Criminal History Summary information?
1. No.
Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times
The NPWC uses the Prevailing Wage Determination Policy Guidance in issuing wage determinations for the Nonagricultural Immigration Programs. The Department updated the guidance in November 2009 following the publication of the H-2B regulation and the corresponding changes to PERM, H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C and E-3 regulations that affected the prevailing wage determination process.