U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance on its standards in customer service in theUSCIS Policy Manual.
U.S. Ambassador to Australia John Berry and Australia’s Minister for Immigration Scott Morrison signed a U.S.-Australia Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement on August 27, 2014.
The Department of Homeland Security recently achieved two major milestones for its trusted traveler programs. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre✓™ application program, which began in December 2013, has now enrolled more than half a million travelers. Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has enrolled more than three million users in their trusted traveler programs: Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI.
This quick guide is intended for Employers, Attorneys and Agents and their representatives using the PERM system. To enhance PERM Online System security OFLC has upgraded the Account Management features to be consistent with DOL and Federal Government standards. This guide is a quick overview of the account management changes.
Please click the attached guide to learn more.
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51247-51254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20516]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 22
[Public Notice: 8850]
RIN 1400-AD47
Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and
Overseas Embassies and Consulates--Visa and Citizenship Services Fee
Changes
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Interim final rule.
This link below shows the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision in a particular type of case after the case file is received by the AAO. Processing times are directly related to the volume of cases received.
http://www.immigration.com/processing-times-status-checks/aao-processin…
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s)
Note:
If the case is likely to be complicated, we may charge higher amounts for legal fees.
For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).
L-1 A CLASSIFICATIONS
The fee schedule for L-1A classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card) is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal fee | $2,200 |
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Fee For Border Applications | $2,400 | Our Office | Petitioner or Beneficiery |
| Legal Fee For Cases filed within the U.S.A | $1,800 | Our Office | |
Fee schedule for B-1/B-2 visa classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Legal fees payable to our Office at the commencement of the case | $5,200 |
| Fedex Expenses | appx. $100 |
| Filing fees to the USCIS ( Form I-129): |
$1,055 (for companies with 26 or more employees) |
| 1. | Legal fees (for our Office): $4,200 payable at the commencement of the case |
| 2. | Filing fees (to the USCIS) Form DS 3035: $120 Form I-612: $1,100 |
| 3. | Federal Express Expenses: approx. $100 |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Legal fees (to our Office, payable at the commencement of the case) | $3,600 |
| Fedex Expenses | appx. $100 |
| Filing fees (Form I-129) (to the USCIS) |
$1,015 (for companies with 25 or more employees) |
| 1. | Legal fees (for our Office) | $3,600 payable at the commencement of the case |
| 2. | Filing fees (to the USCIS) for Form I-129 |
$1,015 (for companies with 26 or more employees) $510 (if filing as a small employer with 25 or fewer employees or as a non-profit entity) |