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PERM Processing Times (as of 12/6/2013)
PERM Processing Times (as of 12/6/2013)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Reviews | April | 2013 |
| Audit Review | October | 2012 |
| Reconsideration Requests to the CO | December | 2013 |
| Gov't Error Reconsiderations | Current | |
Green Card
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Shekhar, United States
Name
Shekhar
Country
United States
State
TX
Guestbook Entry for Marcy Dreimiller, United States
Name
Marcy Dreimiller
Country
United States
State
New York
USCIS Fact Sheet on Interstate Migration of Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) Who Naturalize
The geographic mobility of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) within the United States has implications for their integration and socioeconomic achievement. Migration data on LPRs are not routinely collected by the Department of Homeland Security. However, information supplied on applications for LPR status and naturalization may be used to measure changes in the state of residence occurring between the grant of LPR status and the time of naturalization. This Office of Immigration Statistics Fact Sheet examines interstate migration among LPRs who became naturalized U.S.
Guestbook Entry for Carine Ghoussoub, Canada
Name
Carine Ghoussoub
Country
Canada
State
Ontario
Guestbook Entry for Diamond Information Systems, United States
Name
Diamond Information Systems
Country
United States
State
VA
DHS, DOT Publish Final Rule on Members of a Family for Purpose of Filing CBP Family Declaration
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 18, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76529-76533]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30075]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
19 CFR Part 148
[CBP Dec. 13-19; USCBP-2012-0008]
RIN 1515-AD76
Guestbook Entry for Guru Ganesh, United States
Name
Guru Ganesh
Country
United States
State
Wisconsin
Guestbook Entry for Immer Ramirez, United States
Name
Immer Ramirez
Country
United States
State
Pennsylvania
DHS Announces Expansion of Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the launch of the 2014 Secretary’s Honors Program (SHP) Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative for college students. Through the program, more than 100 unpaid student volunteer assignments will be available to support DHS’ cyber mission at local DHS field offices in over 60 locations across the country.
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
We filed a petition premium processing for a self-petitioning researcher. The petitioner had over 15 years of research experience in the nanotechnology field. He had an extraordinary research career which included 52 scholarly scientific articles with over 1,020 citations of his work. His publications were featured in numerous high impact international journals. In addition to his noteworthy research publications, the petitioner was a highly sought after reviewer for a multitude of prestigious, international scientific journals. He was also selected to an editorial board.
Workload Transfer from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently began transferring some extension of stay casework from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance workloads. The affected casework includes the following form:
- I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, filed by an employer to extend the stay of an alien to perform services as an H-1B specialty occupation worker.
How You Will Be Affected
Indian Consulate - Notice to Immigrant Visa Applicants Regarding DS-260
All immigrant visa applicants now must complete the DS-260 online immigrant visa application at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac and login tohttp://www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment at Visa Application Center(VAC) for biometric fingerprint and photograph collection prior to their Embassy or Consulate appointment. Failure to follow these new procedures will significantly delay visa processing.
Guestbook Entry for Wenjun Zhang, United States
Name
Wenjun Zhang
Country
United States
Ph.D. in Accounting and Master of Finance with High Distinction, EB1/OR-P
We won a case for a Ph.D. in Accounting under the Outstanding Researcher and Professor Category. This individual had over nine years of teaching and research experience. He held a position as an Assistant Professor at a prestigious academic institution. He was noted for innovative and pioneering work in his field as well as significant contributions to accounting principles. This applicant was awarded for outstanding teaching each year from his students and fellow professors.
Physician in Medically Underserved Area, EB2/NIW
This applicant provided a 5-year contract for services in a medically underserved area, a copy of his J-1 residency requirement waiver, letters from the Health and Human Services office in his area requesting his services, documentation to reflect the statistics of the health professional shortage in his employment area as well as copies of his license to practice medicine.
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Ph.D. in Microbiology, EB1/AEA
We won a case following a Request for Evidence for a scientist considered extraordinary in his field. This Ph.D. was an internationally renowned scientist who is acclaimed and respected in the international research community for his expertise in the area of corneal innate immunity and microbial keratitis. His unique specialty set him apart from others in the field. He was invited to review for a high impact scientific journal. He also had an extensive publication list as well as presentations world-wide for his innovative and pioneering work.
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Physician in Medically Underserved Area, EB2/NIW
We won a case for a physician who provided a contract for services for 5 years in a medically underserved area. This applicant also submitted copies of his degree, medical license, medical degree equivalency evaluation, USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3, status paperwork, letter from potential employer stating need, documentation of statistical data on medically underserved area and a letter from Bureau of Health Care Services.