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22 years ago By Chief Editor

 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

22 years ago By Chief Editor

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

Green Card

EB1- Outstanding Researcher

22 years ago By Chief Editor

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

Green Card

EB1 - Outstanding Researcher/Professor

22 years ago By Chief Editor

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

Green Card

Watch out for the latest phone scams against immigrants

11 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Several of our clients, team members and I have experienced a new wave of phone scams. We have received (multiple) phone call stating one of many alarming things, including the following:

I am calling from the immigration service. We are about to issue a warrant for your arrest. Call Officer XYZ back at 555-XXX.XXXX.?

I am calling from the IRS. We are about to issue a warrant for your arrest. Call Officer XYZ back at 555-XXX.XXXX.?

USCIS Introduces Form I-910 and Centralizes the Civil Surgeon Application Process

11 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS has implemented a new process to receive and adjudicate applications for civil surgeon designation centrally at the National Benefits Center. This process change requires physicians seeking civil surgeon designation to file a formal application at a USCIS Lockbox. Centralizing the civil surgeon application process will:

USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for 1st Half of FY-2014

11 years ago By Editor

USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. March 14, 2014 is the final receipt date for new H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date before April 1, 2014.

How We Determine the Final Receipt Date

The final receipt date is when we have received enough cap-subject petitions to reach the statutory limit of 33,000 H-2B workers for the first half of FY 2014. There will not be any carry over spots from the first half to the second half of FY 2014.

Boston MA - N-400 TimeLine

11 years ago By Editor

There were a few places that did the naturalization ceremonies in MA but it is a royal pain how long they take to schedule these. Back in 2010, I had to wait 3.5 months for my naturalization after passing the interview. They gave me my oath ceremony letter right after passing the interview. Seems like things have only gotten worse since 2010. I had my naturalization ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester and no, it was not because I lived in or near Worcester. I lived in the Boston city area at the time.

Citizenship and Naturalization

Waiver of Visa Fees for 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games - DOS

11 years ago By Chief Editor

Deputy Secretary Burns has authorized a waiver of application (i.e., MRV) and visa issuance (i.e., reciprocity) fees for participants in the 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games Invitational taking place in Los Angeles, CA, from June 6 to 8, 2014, and the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Los Angeles, CA, from July 25 to August 2, 2015.

USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2015 Beginning April 1, 2014

11 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date: March 25, 2014

Premium Processing for Cap-Subject Petitions to Begin by April 28, 2014 

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2015 cap on April 1, 2014. Cases will be considered accepted on the date that USCIS receives a properly filed petition with the correct fee. USCIS will not rely on the date that the petition is postmarked.

USCIS to Begin Premium Processing of H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions by April 28, 2014

11 years ago By Chief Editor

The filing period for H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2015 numerical cap begins on April 1, 2014. USCIS will start premium processing of cap-subject H-1B petitions, including petitions seeking an exemption for individuals with a U.S. master’s degree or higher, no later than April 28. This date is based on past levels of premium processing requests and the possibility that the cap will be met in the first five business days of the filing season. 

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