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Exception to the Two Year Custody and Two Year Residency Requirement for Abused Adopted Children
This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers in adjudicating Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant, filed by a self-petitioning adopted child, when the adopted child has been battered or abused. Please click the attachment for more information on the memorandum
H-2A and H-2B Ombudsman Customer Service On-line Survey
The OFLC Ombudsman is pleased to announce a new on-line survey intended to encourage stakeholder feedback on their experience with Ombudsman Program. Survey questions are designed to promote the enhancement of customer service and overall satisfaction with the Program. The survey is located on both the H-2A and H-2B Ombudsman webpages: H-2A Ombudsman Webpage H-2B Ombudsman Webpage
USCIS Policy Memo on Adjudicating Form I-360 for Abused Adopted Children
- USCIS memo on the adjudication of Form I-360 filed by a self-petitioning adopted child when the child has been abused by the adoptive parent, since the two-year legal custody and residency requirements for these individuals has been eliminated.
Immigration Forms Data
USCIS regularly publishes a variety of reports on the numbers of application receipts and other topics. See the following categories for current reports.
Civil Fines and Criminal Penalties for Form I-9 Violations
Employers have certain responsibilities under immigration law during the hiring process. The employer sanctions provisions, found in section 274A
Applied based on Marriage- My Story - need more document to prove my marriage
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I have applied for Naturalization based on Marriage. Just had my interview this morning. Something i would like to share with this forum members:
Citizenship and Naturalization
N-400 Timeline - Naturalization Experiences
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Just came back from the Oath Ceremony at White Plains' Court House. It was emotional, finally it is over. I was able to apply for my passport at the same place right after the ceremony. The Actually Ceremony only took about 15 minutes, it was the process before hand, waiting for the Immigration officers to check everyone's info that took a while. Thanks god and everyone, and good luck to all who is currently on the process...See you all in Family based forum!
5 yrs rule
DO :NYC
12/17/12: (Day 0) N-400 mailed to Lewisville
Citizenship and Naturalization
Guestbook Entry for SHILPI MAHAJAN, United States
White House Memorandum for Government Departments and Agencies Against Potential Government Shut-Down
- White House memorandum which is entitled "Planning for Agency Operations during a Potential Lapse in Appropriations" gives a picture as to what will happen, should there indeed be the federal government shut-down on October 1, 2013 and thereafter.
PERM Processing Times (as of 09/03/2013)
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PERM Processing Times (as of September 3, 2013)
Processing Queue Priority Dates Month Year Analyst Reviews February 28 2013 Audit Review August 31 2012 Reconsideration Requests to the CO August 3 2013 Gov't Error Reconsiderations Current
Fiscal Year 2014 Limit Set for CNMI-Only Transitional Workers
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a limit of 14,000 nonimmigrants for fiscal year (FY) 2014 for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) program. DHS published the notice in today’s Federal Register.
Radio Show, 2013, September 27
Citizenship and Naturalization
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
US Government Shutdown and Implications
As reported by The Indian Express :
It is a political situation in which government stops providing for all but 'essential' services. Unless Congress raises federal borrowing cap, government will shut down on Oct 1 as it will run out of money to pay bills
Why will government stop funding services?
Updated PERM Statistics Released
The U.S. Department of Labor has released PERM statistics for the first eight months of the fiscal year that began last October. Of the 43,100 applications it processed, 27,600 (64%) were certified, 83% were for H-1B and H-1B1 visas, 44% were for IT-related fields, and 55% were for applicants from India. The minimum education requirement was an advanced degree for 51% of those certified, and a bachelor degree for 39%. The Department certified more applications in the last two months than in either of the prior three-month periods.
Israeli Investors Eligible for E-2 Investor Visas
Israeli investors will soon be able to apply for the E-2 visa, which allows holders to live and work in the U.S. for an extended period of time while overseeing a major investment in the United States. Legislation to allow Israelis to apply for these visas was approved in Congress in May 31 and signed by the President this month. The legislation requires that similarly situated United States nationals must be eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel. Therefore, visa applications will be accepted once Israel confirms that it will issue similar visas to U.S. citizens.
Options after H-1 Quota is Over
Can You Do Business in USA on your current Visa?
Requirements for Naturalization in USA (Forms I-131/N-470)
I-131 (Reentry Permit) and N-470 FAQ
DOS Comments on Priority Dates Movement for FY 2012-2013
US Department of State, which is responsible for monitoring and controlling the priority date movement, has made the following comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013):
EB-2 China and India
Movement on H.R. 3012, Bill to Remove Per Country Quota for Green Cards
Legislation to Eliminate Annual Per-Country H-1B Limits Passes One Hurdle