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USCIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Affecting Certain Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
USCIS is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would modernize and improve certain aspects of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa programs. USCIS is also proposing regulatory amendments to better enable U.S. employers to hire and retain certain foreign workers who are beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
Naturalization & Name change
I had my interview for N-400 on this month , the IO gave me N-652 at the end of the interview, she congratulate me and checked the box of recommended for approval
Citizenship and Naturalization
Update to Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service
USCIS posted an update to Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. The new edition is dated 12/11/15. The 01/29/15 version will also still be accepted.
Visa Reciprocity Updates
The following chart shows the changes that have been made to the Country Reciprocity Tables.
| Date | Area/Country of Change | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/16 | Slovakia | Updated validities of various visa classes. |
| 1/5/16 | Dominican Republic | Updated police record information. |
| 12/15/15 | Spain |
Updated police record information.
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Guestbook Entry for Gaytri Dani, United States
BALCA Appeal Times (as of January 08, 2016)
BALCA Appeal Times as of January 08, 2016
Bottomline: BALCA appeals take approximately 3.5 to 4 years from the date the appeal is filed.
- Appeals from PERM denials with BALCA office are currently taking about 3.5 - 4 years from date of docket
- Dockets are a few months backlogged right now - after BALCA receives the case from DOL, it takes about 5-6 months for them to issue the Docketing Notice
New Law Increases H-1B and L-1 Petition Fees
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113), signed into law by President Obama on December 18, 2015, increases fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitioners. These petitioners must submit an additional fee of $4,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $4,500 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions postmarked on or after December 18, 2015.
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: February 2016
Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please learn more about the Adjustment of Status Filing Process.
PERM Processing Times (as of 01/04/2016)
PERM Processing Times (as of 01/04/2016)
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Processing Queue |
Priority Dates |
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Month |
Year |
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Analyst Review |
June |
2015 |
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Audit Review |
November |
2014 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Bhakti Sanap , United States
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 14 January 2016
Citizenship and Naturalization
Green Card
Discussion Topics, Thursday, 14 January 2016:
FAQ: Percentage arrangement for salary; Naturalization (citizenship) after lengthy stay abroad; H-1 6 years expiring, options; H-1 Cap exemption, visa stamped, but never worked; FAQ: Can I apply for H-4 visa if H-1 visa is rejected; can I convert from H-4 to H-1; Filing multiple PERM/green card petitions; Green card EB-1C international executive or manager, L-1A.
Other: Entering USA close to visa expiration; L-1B to L-1A and PERM; Transfer of priority date, green card through future employment, H-4 EAD based upon old employer’s I-140; H-4 EAD applying for green card, extending H-1; H-4 to H-1 conversion; Green card through future employer; Green card job duties, job title, promotion; G-315a RFE; Affidavit of birth; H-4 EAD and Change of Status; Priority date transfer, etc.
DHS Enhances Opportunities for H-1B1, E-3, CW-1 Nonimmigrants and Certain EB-1 Immigrants, Final Rule Posted
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amended its regulations today to improve the programs serving the H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrant classifications and the EB-1 immigrant classification, and remove unnecessary hurdles that place such workers at a disadvantage when compared to similarly situated workers in other visa classifications.
Guestbook Entry for Viral Shah, India
Guestbook Entry for Gopinath kakarla , United States
DHS Announces Updates to implementation of the REAL ID Act
For Immediate Release
DHS Press Office
AAO Processing Times as of January 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 |
7 months |
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I-129 H1B |
Nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Worker |
6 months or less |