Guestbook Entry for Krishna V, United States
Name
Krishna V
Country
United States
State
TX
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Guestbook Entry for Indrani Mookerjee, United States
Name
Indrani Mookerjee
Country
United States
State
MD
Guestbook Entry for Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi , United States
Name
Dr.Venkata S.Nagireddi
Country
United States
State
MO
Additional documents for Interim EAD card
Recently I have been to Baltimore District Office to collect my interim EAD, I was told that if INS Processing Center(Vermont) requested some additional documentation, that requested documentation should be sent to Vermont(that information should be updated in INS database), then only they can issue interim EAD. They are taking 30 days to issue Interim EAD.
EAD experience at Detroit USCIS office
I walked in to the Detroit USCIS Center on Monday Sept 9th 2003 at 11:30pm. They gave me the waiting number & gave me an application form for Employment Authorization. At around 3:00 pm the duty officer wanted receipt notices (over 90-day proof), the original I-765 application, I-94 & driving licence (proof of picture ID). She asked me to get photo copies of each of these documents, which I got it immediately for her. After an hour someone called my name and took my picture and provided the card good for 6 months.
PERM Processing Times - 06/14/2013
Please click on the link for the updated PERM Processing Times.
N-400 - Naturalization Experience
This week I went for my oath ceremony and I am now officially a US Citizen.
The process was very smooth overall.
My only beef is that for the interview I had to go to Holtsville and for the oath I had to go to Central Islip. I live in Queens and I don't drive so getting to those places was a major issue.
Here's my N400 timetable:
Queens/NY
5 years rule
Sent N400 to Texas: 12/19/2012
USCIS Received application: 12/24/2012
Check cashed: 12/27/2012
Received receipt: 01/05/2013
Citizenship and Naturalization
N-400 - Naturalization Experience
So I just had my interview at federal plaza in NYC. Interview was at 11 got there around 1015. Took 15 mins for security got up stairs around 1030, and waited until 1105 till they called my name. The IO wasn't mean but neither was she friendly, I guess she just wanted to get it over with. When we got into the office she asked me to raise my right hand and swear to tell the truth. Then she asked for passport and green card. We went over the application and then she asked me to read "WHO CAN VOTE" and write "CITIZENS CAN VOTE"
She then asked me 7 questions because I got one wrong.
Citizenship and Naturalization
State Dept. Publishes Final Rule on Visa Documentation of Immigrants under INA
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 106 (Monday, June 3, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32989-32990] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-13065] [[Page 32989]]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice 8345] RIN 1400-AC86 Visas: Documentation of Immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Final rule.
PERM Processing Times (as of 05/06/2013)
PERM Processing Times (as of May 6, 2013)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Reviews | December 21 | 2012 |
| Audits | June 30 | 2012 |
| Reconsideration Requests to the CO | April 29 | 2013 |
| Gov't Error Reconsiderations | Current | |
Green Card
Immigration Law
USCIS Publishes Policy Memorandum on Ethiopia Pre-Adoption Immigration Review
- USCIS policy memorandum stating that effective September 1, 2013, the Government of Ethiopia will require prospective adoptive parents include evidence that U.S. government completed a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) review of the prospective adoptive child’s immigration eligibility.
Please check the attachment to read USCIS Policy Memo.
Fiscal Year 2013 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
USCIS is reopening the FY 2013 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program funding opportunity announcement (DHS-13-CIS-010-002). Applications may be filed through Grants.gov from June 3, 2013 through June 5, 2013 at 11:59:59 PM EDT. USCIS learned after the close of the original application period on May 22, 2013 that Grants.gov rejected a significant percentage of applications to this funding opportunity. Given those rejections, USCIS is reopening this opportunity for a brief period to allow potential applicants to resubmit an application.
DOS Publishes Final Rule on Visa Classification of Immediate Family Members as G Nonimmigrants
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 5, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33699-33700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13315]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 41
[Public Notice 8348]
RIN 1400-AD21
Visas: Classification of Immediate Family Members as G
Nonimmigrants
AGENCY: State Department.
ACTION: Final rule.
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Guestbook Entry for Balaji Balasubramaniam, United States
Name
Balaji Balasubramaniam
Country
United States
State
NJ
Naturalization Interview Experience
I hit a major block! My interview went with no problems until the very end, when the officer said that my old A-file was missing, and no decision can be made until it's found. I'm heartbroken.
Interview:
Citizenship and Naturalization
Comments on Immigration Reform Principles by the Republican Party (Continually Updated)
The GOP has announced the following principles for immigration reform. Most observers including this writer are encouraged by the willingness of GOP to address the immigration reform issues. These represent a broad overview and perhaps a point of departure from where detailed bills can be crafted in a manner acceptable to all stakeholders. My comments are enclosed in HTML quotes. I have highlighted certain areas with "bold" fonts to make for easy reading.
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Explaining the news story: "Obama is using executive power to affect immigration law"
This is an explanations of the above news story and that it has no direct effect on DREAMers.
Eligibility of Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain a License to Practice Law in California
The Committee of Bar Examiners (Committee) — the entity within the State Bar of California (State Bar) that administers the California bar examination, investigates the qualifications of bar applicants, and certifies to this court candidates it finds qualified for admission to the State Bar — has submitted the name of Sergio C. Garcia (hereafter Garcia or applicant) for admission to the State Bar.
USCIS Field Office Closings - Friday, January 3, 2014
USCIS Northeast Region offices: All interviews and appointments at the following offices for Friday, January 3, 2014 are being rescheduled due to inclement weather. USCIS will contact those affected and reschedule appointments for a new date and time.
N-400 timeline - 2013
N-400 timeline (2013):
SC: Texas
USCIS: NYC
April:
22 : Application Filed
24 : USCIS Received Date
24 : Priority Date
26 : NOA - (I-797C)
29 : Check Cashed
May:
02 : FP Notice Received
29 : FP Done
31 : In-line for Interview
August:
06 : NOA - interview scheduled
08 : YL received
10 : Interview letter received
September:
10 : Interview - passed
11 : NOA - Oath letter sent
16 : Oath letter received
October:
04 : Oath
Citizenship and Naturalization
Applying for Green Card while on Visitors Visa/ESTA, Fraud
Citizenship and Naturalization
Immigration Law
Green Card
New 2014 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates
The Department has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for each state, based on the Farm Labor Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The AEWRs are the minimum hourly wage rates the Department has determined must be offered and paid by employers to H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment for a particular agricultural job and area, so that the wages of similarly employed U.S. workers will not be adversely affected.