Mandatory questions on the DS-160
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Are all questions on the DS-160 mandatory?
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Guestbook Entry for Smitha , United States
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Smitha
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DOL Published Federal Register Notice Announces an Amendment to the Appendix B.1 of the ETA Form
The Department has published in the Federal Register a notice announcing an amendment to the Appendix B.1 of the ETA Form 9142, Application for Temporary Employment Certification. The amendment reflects an employer's obligation to pay a prevailing wage determined under the new prevailing wage methodology promulgated by the Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program Final Rule, which published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2011, and applies to wages paid for work performed on or after January 1, 2012.
CIS Ombudsman Announces Teleconference on "Application Processing Times A Conversation with USCIS"
April 27, 2011, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
The Ombudsman's Office invites you to participate in a public teleconference on "Application Processing Times: A Conversation with USCIS." The Ombudsman's Office will interview guest speakers from USCIS' Office of Performance and Quality on the ins and outs of posting processing times and will reserve time for your questions, comments, and suggestions.
To participate, please RSVP to cisombudsman.publicaffairs@dhs.gov.
Guestbook Entry for Jitendra Chaudhary, United States
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Jitendra Chaudhary
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Texas
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Guestbook Entry for Saurabh Gupta, United States
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Saurabh Gupta
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USCIS Publishes Interim Memo For Comment On Recommending Revocation Of US Passport
USCIS interim memo for comment provides procedural guidance for USCIS employees on making requests for the revocation of U.S. Passports to State Department. The memo is in effect until further notice. Comments are due 5/5/11.
Please check the attachment to see the Interim Memo.
DOS Publishes Interim Final Rule And Comment Request On Summer Work Travel
[Federal Register: April 26, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 80)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23177-23185]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 62
RIN 1400-AC79
[Public Notice 7427]
Exchange Visitor Program--Summer Work Travel
AGENCY: Department of State.
DS-160 and additional forms
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When I apply for a nonimmigrant visa using the online DS-160, are additional forms required?
Selecting U.S. Embassy or Consulate while completing DS-160
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What happens to my DS-160 if I select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate where I will be applying for my visa, but end up making an interview appointment instead at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate?
National Identification Number and DS-160
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I do not have a National Identification Number. How should I answer this question?
If you are a citizen of a country that does not issue national identification numbers, select “Does not apply.”
Social Security number or a taxpayer identification number while completing DS-160
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What do I enter for U.S. Social Security Number and/or U.S. Taxpayer ID Number?
Applicants, who have worked in the United States, as well as others, will have Social Security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers. If you do not have a Social Security number or a taxpayer identification number, select “Does not apply”.
Home phone number while completing DS-160
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The form asks for my home phone number, but I do not have one.
You should provide at least one contact phone number, so that the U.S. Embassy or Consulate can contact you by phone, if necessary. If you have provided a mobile or cell phone number, you may enter “Does not apply” for home phone number.
Passport Book Number while completing DS-160
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The form asks for my Passport Book Number, but I am not sure if I have one.
Providing the name of a contact or organization while completing DS-160
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The form asks that I provide the name of a contact or organization and a phone number, but I am not visiting anyone in the United States.
If you do not know anyone personally in the United States, but you are traveling here to visit a particular store, company, or organization, you may provide the name of the store, company, or organization you intend to visit. Otherwise, you may select “Does not apply.”
Principal applicant while completing DS-160
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The form asks if I am the principal applicant. What is a principal applicant?
If you, or your family, are applying for B-1, B-2, or B1/B2 visas, you are all considered principal applicants, and each of you should select that box.
DS-160 and third party signature
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Can a third party complete the form on my behalf? Who is exempt from signing the form?
Guestbook Entry for Guru Ganesh, United States
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Guru Ganesh
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United States
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Wisconsin
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USCIS and State Department Partner to Improve Overseas I-730 Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) launched a pilot program to test new processing procedures for Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition follow-to-join cases (See definition below).
USCIS Announces That FY 2012 H-1B Cap Season Is Open
U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields, such as scientists, engineers, or computer programmers.
USCIS starts accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2012 cap on April 1, 2011. Cases will be considered accepted on the date USCIS receives a properly filed petition for which the correct fee has been submitted; not the date that the petition is postmarked.
Memorandum Of Understanding Between DHS And DOL Concerning Enforcement Activities At Worksites
This revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) is entered into by the DHS and the DOL. Its purpose to set forth the ways in which the Departments will work together to ensure that their respective civil worksite enforcement activities do not conflict and to advance the mission of each Department.
EB-2 experience
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I am currently on H1B and have I-140 approved on EB-3 with a PD of Oct 06. I have overall 9 years of experience, which includes 4.5 years outside current employer. However, I had resigned my current employer an year ago and worked for a different company for an year and then joined back my current employer in Aug 2010. Since I haven't been continuously employed with current employer, I am wondering if ALL years prior to Aug 2010 can be considered for EB2 qualification.
Continuous employment is not required, but you can use the experience with the same employer ONLY if the job you used to perform and the job you will perform after the green card are more than 50% different.
H-1B after CPT
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I do not qualify to apply for OPT. I have used my CPT completely by working for my current employer for past 1.5 yrs. They started my H-1B process. My current job (QA Analyst) minimum requirement is Associates degree or 0+ yrs experience. Lawyer came back saying job description should be changed to minimum bachelors or equivalent. I have 16 yrs education from India + MBA from here (April 2011) + 1.5 yrs experience. My employer is not willing to change the job description. Can they ask the lawyer to continue the process with the current job description?
An H-1 can be requested for a job that requires minimally a bachelor's degree. Note that the employer MUST TRUTHFULLY require a degree. If not, you cannot process an H-1.
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