Outline of Compelling Circumstances EAD Regs
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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 10, 2017
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Substantial transcription for video
Discussion topics:
EAD Renewals, prevailing wages for Illinois, H-1B transfer, F2A category Green Card, Rules changed on LCA,
Point system - how it will affect those who are already waiting for Green Card.
New USCIS Policy Memo
The following Immigration Policy Memorandum is now available:
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 24, 2017
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: Fastest method of getting spouse of a green card into the USA and reducing wait
FAQ: Is new H-1B visa stamping needed if you change employers?
FAQ: H-1B visa stamping in Canada or Mexico; importance of I-94
FAQ: What are the options of an H-1B visa is denied and petition sent for revocation?
USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase
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On Aug. 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230, which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees. Effective immediately, Public Law 111-230 requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $2,250 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions postmarked on or after Aug. 14, 2010, and will remain in effect through Sept. 30, 2014. |
Another attack on H-1 and L-1 visas. Raised fees
H.R. 6080 has been passed and is expected to be signed by the President today, 13 August 2010. This Bill raises The H-1B and L-1 application filing fees (fraud prevention and detection) by $2,000 for companies with 50 or more employees in USA if more than 50% of the employees are on H/L status. The fees are to be effective upon enactment (when the President signs and USCIS can implement) and will end on September 30, 2014.
The Bill states: