Update to Form G-639
Update to Form G-639, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Request; New Edition Dated 06/20/19. For more information, please visit Forms Updates page.
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Visa Bulletin - August 2019
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August 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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Green Card
AAO Processing Times (April - June 2019)
Timeliness of Fiscal Year 2019 Third Quarter Completions (April - June 2019)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative of all completions | 94.81% | 1445 | |
| I-129CW | CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 2 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée | 84.62% | 13 |
| I-129H1B |
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Immigration Law
July 11, 2019 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
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Substantial transcription for video
Topics of Discussion:
- Change of status from H4-EAD to H-1B
- STEM OPT EXT
- EB5 investment requirement
- I-485 using cross chargeability
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: August 2019
Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please learn more about the Adjustment of Status Filing Process.
July 16, 2019. Occupational Employment Survey Wage Data Update
On July 1, 2019, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) published the latest prevailing wage data from the Occupational Employment Survey as generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for use July 2019-June 2020. Updates include:
Rajiv's Comments in the News - US’ OPT programme for int’l students challenged in court
"Having these three organizations to intervene in the case is a good development for students,” says Rajiv Khanna, Managing Attorney at Immigration.com.
For more on this news please read the attached file.
USCIS Announces Plan to Improve the Naturalization Test
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising the current naturalization test with improvements to ensure it continues to serve as an accurate measure of a naturalization applicant’s civics knowledge and that it reflects best practices in adult education assessments. The goal is to create a meaningful, uniform, and efficient test that will assess applicants’ knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, government and values.
PERM Processing Times (as of 6/30/2019)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Review | May | 2019 |
| Audit Review | December | 2018 |
| Reconsideration Requests to the CO | March | 2019 |
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Immigration Law
Asylum and Internal Relocation Guidance
A message sent by the acting director to USCIS asylum officers regarding asylum and internal relocation guidance.
Release Date: July 26, 2019
H-2B Petitioners Must Include Temporary Labor Certification Final Determination with Form I-129
On July 3, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented its new Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system for the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker program. As of July 3, employers who file an H-2B application for temporary labor certification in FLAG will only receive a temporary labor certification electronically.
USCIS Announces Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Opportunities
Release Date: July 30, 2019
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it is accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program that will provide up to $10 million in grants for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.
These competitive grant opportunities are open to organizations that prepare lawful permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic assimilation through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history, and civics.
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):