Processing Times and Status Checks
Processing Times for immigration matters vary widely. The U.S. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S.
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Guestbook Entry for Sudhakar Madduri , United States
Name
Sudhakar Madduri
Country
United States
State
Texas
Guestbook Entry for Praveen Kotha , United States
Name
Praveen Kotha
Country
United States
State
NC
Guestbook Entry for Abdel-Moneim Attia , United States
Name
Abdel-Moneim Attia
Country
United States
State
NY
Guestbook Entry for Nagarjuna Rao Chakka , United States
Name
Nagarjuna Rao Chakka
Country
United States
State
NJ
Guestbook Entry for Mangal Nagarkar, United States
Name
Mangal Nagarkar
Country
United States
State
IL
Guestbook Entry for Sriram, United States
Name
Sriram
Country
United States
State
VA
DOL Releases FY2011 PERM Statistics
Please see the attachment to view the PERM Statistics.
New Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2010 Updated
In January 2010 the BLS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) was updated. This year the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) began issuing prevailing wages using the new SOC occupations and a few transitional occupations. The OFLC iCERT system and FLC Data Center incorporated this data as of July 5, 2011. To read the full text, please click here.
CRS Report On Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues
Please check the attachment to view CRS report on "Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues".
DOL Posted New H-2A FAQ
The Department has posted a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) to assist employers and others regarding the H-2A program. The FAQ is available here on the FAQs page of the OFLC website under the H-2A heading.
DOL Posted FAQ to Assist Employers and Others Regarding the H-2B Program
The Department has posted a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) to assist employers and others regarding the H-2B program.
Please check attachment.
Guestbook Entry for Mohammed Yaseen, United States
Name
Mohammed Yaseen
Country
United States
State
Minnesota
Attention: University of Northern Virginia Students
- On July 28, 2011, pursuant to a review of University of Northern Virginia’s (UNVA) certification, an SEVP representative served school officials at UNVA with a Notice of Intent to Withdraw (NOIW) the school’s SEVP-certification and SEVIS access.
Please see http://www.ice.gov/sevis/UNVA/ for details.
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Nonimmigrant Visas
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Glossary
USCIS Publishes Tips On Filing H-2A Petitions
Please check the attachment.
Implementation of New USCIS Immigrant Fee Feb. 1
New fee allows USCIS to recover the costs of processing immigrant visas after individuals receive their visa packages from the Department of State abroad
N-400 interview with continuous residence issues - APPROVED!
Hi all,
I wanted to share my wife's N400 interview experience which had lots of continuous residency issues. it is thanks to this forum's contributions that we decided to apply anyway in spite of the fact our own lawyer advised us against it. and she got approved and had her oath on the very same day!
Citizenship and Naturalization
New Interview Requirement for B-1 Employers in Manila, Philippines
Visas for Domestic Employees of B, E, F, H, I, J, L, O, P, and Q Visa Holders and U.S. Citizens Temporarily Assigned To The United States (B-1)
Why Should Immigration Law Interest or Alarm You?
Immigration.com
Immigration Law
Substantial transcription for video
A Continuing Legal Education seminar delivered by Rajiv S. Khanna. This information is relevant for lawyers and business/HR management professionals. This seminar was presented for American Law Institute/American Bar Association and Lawline.
State Dept. Notice on Exchange Visitor Program Fees & Charges
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 30, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6263-6269]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01555]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 62
[Public Notice 8163]
RIN 1400-AD28
Exchange Visitor Program--Fees and Charges
AGENCY: U.S. Department of State.
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comment.
USCIS Publishes Improved Forms in Easier-To-Use Format
USCIS published improved forms in easier-to-use formats and with new data collection technologies:
USCIS Form Improvements Initiative Web page
USCIS has launched a new Form Improvements Initiative Web page which explains the types of improvements in the initiative, introduces recently published and upcoming forms, and links to each form’s landing Web page. You’ll also find information related to form improvement initiatives, including enhanced Web content (i.e., posting filing addresses and detailed fee information on form landing pages) and filing reminders.
AAO Processing Times February 1, 2013
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AAO Processing Times as of February 1, 2013 |
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I - 129 CW |
CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker |
Current |
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I - 129 F |
Petition for Fiancee |
Current |
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I - 129 H1B |
Nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Worker | ||