Guestbook Entry for Bharath S, United States
Name
Bharath S
Country
United States
State
New Jersey
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United States and Russia Announce Bilateral Adoption Agreement
Department of State (DOS) announced today that the Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children will enter into force on Nov. 1, 2012.
Guestbook Entry for SharathMaheswaraiaha, United States
Name
SharathMaheswaraiaha
Country
United States
State
CA
Data on Naturalization
N-400 Average Cycle Time
This report provides the service-wide military naturalization average cycle times by month.
N-400 Performance Data
This report provides the number of Naturalizations N-400 Regular and Military Service. It includes office locations, receipts, approvals, denials and pending by fiscal year with current year-to-date figures.
Citizenship and Naturalization
DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H
Please check the attachment to read the DOS cabel on "DOS Issues Cable on B-1 in Lieu of H".
Guestbook Entry for kanhai lal sah, United States
Name
kanhai lal sah
Country
United States
State
Utah
DOL Issues Guidance Letter On Services For Trafficking Victims
DOL issues guidance letter on services for trafficking victims.
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USCIS Creates Controversy Over Tenant-Occupancy Economic Model
USCIS created a new controversy in the EB-5 immigrant investor world when it released a memorandum on February 17, 2012, concerning what it calls the “tenant-occupancy” economic methodology. On May 8, 2012, USCIS provided guidance on what deference it would give prior EB-5 adjudications that involved tenant-occupancy issues:
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State Dept. Final Rule Repealing Regulations on Consular Role in Marriages
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65477-65478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26554]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 52
[Public Notice 8074]
RIN 1400-AD27
Repeal of Regulations on Marriages
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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DHS Issues Information On How To File Complaints Against Its Agencies, Including USCIS And ICE
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has many avenues for the public to make complaints involving DHS employees or programs, alleged violations of civil rights and civil liberties, immigration filing, travel redress, and other types of grievances. This guide brings together information about these avenues.
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EB-1 Outstanding Researcher-Professor
Our client received an approved I-140 for EB-2, but, with the priority dates at a standstill, opted to file under EB-1 as well. She had three Ph.D.’s in Marketing and Management. We provided documentary evidence to show her unique specialty in the social sciences. This applicant had some significant publications but not as many of some other scientists. However, we were able to prove that, with social scientists, the data collection process takes substantially more time and, therefore, the volume of publications would not be the same as a hard scientist. We wer
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EB-1 Outstanding Researcher
The applicant had a Ph.D. (Physics), Master of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Science and more than fourteen years’ research experience working for several world-renowned institutions. Her discipline was Biometeorology – Atmospheric Scientist. We were able to provide substantial documentary evidence of the applicant’s original contributions that began as early has her Ph.D.
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USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now accepting applications for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, a competitive grant opportunity for organizations that prepare permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics.
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2015
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for
Community Conference Call, 2015, April 2 (Every Other Thursday)
Citizenship and Naturalization
Immigration Law
Substantial transcription for video
Discussed: FAQ Dual intent visas and filing green Card in multiple categories simultaneously, CSPA, Denial of F-1 student visa, FAQ: H-1 Receiving payments for past work/bonus (1099), change of location H-1B amendment, AC21 green card portability, naturalization, J-1 waiver, H-4 EAD: travel, fingerprinting, reentry permit
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Guestbook Entry for Bhushan Patil, India
Name
Bhushan Patil
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
Delivery Service Error Guidance for FY2016 H-1B Cap Filings
USCIS would like to inform stakeholders about the proper action to take if cap-subject filings for fiscal year 2016 H-1B petitions are mishandled by delivery services. If a petitioner filed an FY16 H-1B cap petition in a timely manner, but received notification from the delivery service that suggests that there may be a delay or damage to the package, the petitioner may file a second H-1B petition with a new fee payment and the following:
USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption.
USCIS will use a computer-generated process, also known as the lottery, to randomly select the petitions needed to meet the caps of 65,000 visas for the general category and 20,000 for the advanced degree exemption.
AAO Processing Times as of April 1, 2015
| Form Number |
Case Type |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| I-129CW | CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 6 months or less |
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I-129F |
Petition for Fiancée |
6 months or less |
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I-129 H1B |
Nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Worker |
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Visa Bulletin For May 2015
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Visa Bulletin For May 2015
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May.