Transcript: Press Conference on E-Verify Self Check
USCIS publishes transcript of E-Verify Self Check press conference. Please check the attachment to read the transcript.
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DHS Publishes Interim Final Rule On Countries Eligible For Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program
[Federal Register: March 23, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 56)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16231-16233]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States
The Department has published today in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States (H-2B program). The NPRM proposes to amend the H-2B regulations at 20 CFR Part 655, Subpart A which govern the process by which employers apply for a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor (Department) to be able to hire foreign workers in H-2B status. The Department is accepting comments on the proposed rulemaking until May 17, 2011. To read the full text
USCIS Releases Memo On Fee Waiver Guidelines
This Policy Memorandum provides guidance on processing fee waiver requests filed pursuant to 8 CFR 103.7(c) as amended by changes made in the final rule " U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Fee Schedule, " published in the Federal Register (FR) on September 24, 2010.
USCIS Ombudsman Update on H-2B Petition RFEs
USCIS Ombudsman update on H-2B Petition RFEs issued by USCIS that question the ”temporary” nature of the employer’s business need for foreign labor. Topics include a “temporary” employment need, and additional information that may help USCIS adjudicate the petition.
Click here to view CIS Ombudsman update.
DOS Issues Correction On Exchange Visitor Program Fees and Charges
Please check the attachment to view correction on Exchange Visitor Program Fees and Charges.
EB-2 Visa Number Availability Update
The U.S. Department of State's Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division, has confirmed a dramatic reduction in the use of EB-1 immigrant visa numbers and the resulting favorable effect on the EB-2 category for immigrant visas chargeable to India.
DOS advised that demand for visa numbers in the EB1 category has declined significantly. Thus, approximately 12,000 unused EB1 numbers will be available to shift downward to the EB2 category, starting in May 2011.
USCIS Reminds Grant Applicants of April 1 Deadline
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded potential applicants of the April 1 deadline to apply for funding under the fiscal year (FY) 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grants Program. Organizations must apply electronically by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 1 using the application package and instructions available at www.grants.gov.
Guestbook Entry for sid sinha, United States
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sid sinha
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United States
State
NJ
VAWA Reauthorization Bill, S. 47
As stated by The New York Times, the House on Thursday gave final approval to a renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, sending a bipartisan Senate measure to President Obama after a House plan endorsed by conservatives was defeated.
To read more on this news story click here
Guestbook Entry for Irtaza, United States
Name
Irtaza
Country
United States
State
Viriginia
CIS Ombudsman Outlines Recommendations To Improve Process For Removal of Conditions for Spouses and Children
CIS Ombudsman outlines recommendations to improve process for removal of conditions for spouses and children.
To check the recommendation please read attached document.
EOIR Releases FY 2012 Statistical Year Book
EOIR FY2012 Statistical Year Book, which includes a compilation of figures and tables on individuals who have appeared before an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Please check attached EOIR Year Book for FY 2012.
USCIS Introduces Provisional Waiver Application Process
Beginning March 4, certain immigrant visa applicants who are the spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens (immediate relatives), and have been unlawfully present in the United States, can start applying for provisional unlawful presence waivers through a new process.
AAO Processing Times March 1, 2013
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I - 129 CW |
CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker |
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I - 129 F |
Petition for Fiancee |
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Nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Worker | ||
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CBP Releases FAQ on Impacts to Travel & Trade during Sequestration
Frequently Asked Questions: Impacts to Travel and Trade during Sequestration
(03/02/2013)
What is sequestration?
CP interview in Delhi (India) - tips and recommendations
CP interview in Delhi (India) - tips and recommendations
went for my CP interview in Delhi and am writing my recommendations here. These were written for Delhi specifically, but general principles are same for all places. Add ur suggestions to make it complete.
going for CP interview involves:
1. Pre-travel arrangements
2. travel from US to India
3. Pre-interview work (on landing in India)
4. Interview
5. Post interview/travel back to US/port of entry
1. Pre-travel arrangements:
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Consular processing Interview at Montreal
Hi, I would like to share my experience of our interview in US consular in Montreal. Our appointment was schedule on June 20th 2011 at 8h30am. We arrived at the US consular at 8h00am and we got our interview only at 11h00am as there was a lot of peoples waiting in front of us. The interview went well. The typical questions are: How long have you been working? When did you apply for the visa? Confirmed the country of birth? How long have you been leaving in Canada? Confirmed your current address?
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Consular Proceesing Interview in Canada
My wife recently had her interview on June 6. the process was pain free except for one minor issue. she had become canadian citizen few days before and didnt have her canadian passport on her at the time of interview. Verbally the visa was approved but on the sheet handed to us, it said visa rejected due to Canadian Passport. We mailed the passport to the consulate the very next day and it was received by the consulate the next day. We are still awaiting a reply from the consulate and have been unable to contact the consulate via phone/email.
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E-Verify Employee Rights Toolkit
Please check attached "E-Verify Employee Rights Toolkit".
New SEVP-Certified School Locator for Foreign Students
Only schools that are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program are authorized to accept international students.
Please check the link "Study in the States" to know more.
President Obama Signs the VAWA Bill
Yesterday, President Obama signed a bill that both strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
For more on this news visit this link
USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
Revisions include new user-friendly instructions for completing Form I-9
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 for use. All employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for each employee hired in the United States.