Guestbook Entry for Tanvir, United States
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Tanvir
Country
United States
State
TX
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State Dept. Announces that One Millionth Visa Issued in China
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC
December 15, 2011
On December 14 at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, Ambassador Gary Locke presented the one millionth visa adjudicated in China this year. With the help of additional personnel and process improvements, Mission China has also successfully reduced the average wait time for a visa interview appointment to less than one week.
Visa Bulletin For June 2024
Number 90
Volume X
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during June for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
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Immigration Law
USCIS Requests Comments on Draft RFE Template for I-129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees
USCIS comment request on a draft Request for Evidence (RFE) template on Form I-129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees’ qualifying relationship of ownership and control, and evidence of doing business.
Please check the attachment to see the USCIS draft.
PERM: Recruitment Updates from BALCA
In the Matter of Tanaka, 2010-PER-01060 (BALCA)
Recording for May 09, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
Discussion Topics:
FAQ’s: EAD delayed - options || Benefits of National Interest Waiver
Guestbook Entry for Anand Marathe, United States
Name
Anand Marathe
Country
United States
State
Illinois
PERM Processing Times (as of 5/01/2024)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | April 2023 |
| Audit Review | December 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | April 2023 |
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Green Card
Immigration Law
DOL Updates Labor Certification Debarment List
The OFLC Program Debarments List has been updated.
Click attachment to view this list.
Ombudsman’s Office Now Requires Form DHS 7001 for Employment Authorization Cases
The Ombudsman's Office requests that customers submit Form DHS 7001 for all cases, including those related to applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). Form DHS 7001 is required by the Ombudsman’s Office for compliance with applicable privacy rules.
Labor Dept. Advises Public on UPS Mail Schedule During Holidays
United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that they will not be providing delivery or pick-up services on Friday, December 23, 2011. The public is encouraged to submit their correspondence timely to the Chicago National Processing Center, being mindful of the holiday schedule if using UPS. The Chicago National Processing Center will endeavor to ensure all H-2A and H-2B deadlines for December 23 and 26, 2011 will be met by December 22, 2011.
Guestbook Entry for Mohammed Sarwar, United States
Name
Mohammed Sarwar
Country
United States
State
Maryland
Guestbook Entry for sachin, United States
Name
sachin
Country
United States
State
VA
Guestbook Entry for A Kumar, United States
Name
A Kumar
Country
United States
State
VA
DOL Publishes Adverse Effect Wage Rates for 2012
The Department’s H-2A regulations at 20 CFR 655.120(l) provide that employers must pay their H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment at least the highest of: (i) the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR); (ii) the prevailing wage; (iii) the prevailing piece rate; (iv) the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage, if applicable; or (v) the Federal or State minimum wage, in effect at the time the work is performed.
USCIS Announces Changes to Stand-Alone I-130 Filing Locations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will change the filing locations for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, domestic petitioners will mail their stand-alone I-130 applications to either the Chicago Lockbox or the Phoenix Lockbox, depending on where they reside in the United States. The new filing locations will be updated with the corresponding addresses on Jan.
EAD delayed - options
Question details
If EAD approval is delayed and the employment is no longer valid unless the EAD is received by USCIS, then the employer has to terminate the employee. Can the company send the employee on leave without pay temporarily until the EAD is received? Both can be done, and it is up to the company how they want to handle the case.
FAQ Transcript
The employer can put the employee on unpaid leave to avoid unauthorized work. Termination is also an option but not mandatory. The company decides between leave and termination.
Benefits of National Interest Waiver
Question details
Two general questions,
1. What are the benefits of filing an EB2 NIW for a person whose I-140 has already been approved by an employer in the same category apart from NIW, not depending on your employer? Also, can you get your I140 approved priority date to your NIW?
2. Is it possible to renew the H-1B visa stamp before expiration? For example, if my H1B expires on November 1st and I apply for a visa stamp in October with approved extension I797, Would I be able to renew it?
FAQ Transcript
While an approved I-140 with an employer offers some benefits, an EB-2 NIW grants portability - you can keep your green card across job changes in your field. It also allows extending your H-1B past the 6-year limit and enables your spouse to work and travel with you. For those with backlogged priority dates (e.g., India), NIW can help with I-130 petitions in specific situations. If your I-140 is approved already, the main advantage of NIW becomes self-sponsorship. Finally, you can renew your H-1B visa stamp before expiry, though consulate lead times (like four months) might apply.
Rajiv's Article - Is it a good idea for laid off H-1B workers to switch to a US tourist visa, and back again?
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: May 25, 2024
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/is-it-a-good-idea-for-…
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May 24, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
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mmigration.com, Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna PC, US Immigration Attorney
Recording for May 23, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Options when H-1B project is canceled || B-2 visa dilemma: Extend or switch to CPT for PERM/I-140 || Procedure to recapture H-1B/L-1 time outside the U.S.
USCIS Form Update Notice - Form G-1055
USCIS recently updated the following form:
05/29/2024 03:37 PM EDT
Edition Date: 05/29/24. The edition date is at the bottom of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.