DHS Reforms To Attract And Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
DHS Reforms To Attract And Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
Release Date: January 31, 2012
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State Dept. Releases Pending Final Rule On L Visas Full Validity
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 41
[Public Notice:]
Visas: Issuance of Full Validity L Visas to Qualified Applicants
AGENCY: State Department.
ACTION: Final Rule.
DHS Fact Sheet on " Impact of Counting Changes on Nonimmigrant Admissions"
Interpreting recent trends in I-94 nonimmigrant admissions has been complicated by more complete recording of entries into the United States. Beginning in 2005, at selected Southwest border crossings, the Department of Homeland Security installed new technology to record land admissions previously excluded from I-94 data systems; by 2010 this technology was installed at nearly all pedestrian crossings and vehicular lanes along the Southwest and Northern borders.
Canada Ottawa consulate stamping
Stayed at HolidayInn rented a car , got the scottia bank deposit slip from a near by bank.
Morning 9:55 AM eached embassay, interview was at 10:00,Security checked my confirmation letter and asked me to go to cashier window , cahier window person was realy sweet and was joking all the way. Asked 1) what visa am i applying for ?- H1b 2) what is my status in canada - Tourism - visitor visa , took the scotiia bank slip and gave me a number
Nonimmigrant Visas
H-1 Visa Stamping at Toronto
Having benefited a lot by reading all the posts here, just want to share my experience to benefit others.
Background:
• Haven’t been back home for over 10 years since first entry to the States.
• Status: J-1 -> F-1 -> H1 -> F-1 -> H-1
• Canadian PR
Scheduled the appointment in Toronto with the new system (I think it is much easier to book appointment now than the older system).
Drove to Toronto 2 days before the appointment
In the morning of appointment:
• Check appointment letter