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DHS Update on The Impact of Counting Changes on Nonimmigrant Admissions

12 years ago By Editor

This report provides an update on trends in I-94 non-immigrant admissions and the estimated number of individual nonimmigrants admitted to the United States. In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began an effort to record all land admissions of an I-94 nonimmigrant; previously, only the initial admission was typically recorded. This process was completed at nearly all pedestrian crossings and vehicular lanes along the Southwest and Northern borders by March 2010. Increases in admissions after 2005 as reported by OIS are partly due to the counting changes.

Social Security Number And Card

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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How do I get a number and card?

A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services. Many other businesses, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number.If you are a noncitizen living in the United States, you also may need a Social Security number. For more information, see Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens (Publication No. 05-10096).

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Workload Transfer from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center

10 years ago By Chief Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently began transferring some extension of stay casework from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center to balance workloads. The affected casework includes the following form:

Licensing of Foreign Persons Employed by a U.S. Person

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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When is a foreign person considered an employee?
If residing overseas, is the foreign person employee considered a broker?
Should current authorizations be replaced or amended to be consistent with current guidance?
Can multiple employees be covered under one authorization?
How is an employee providing marketing services overseas identified in a license application?
What if the foreign person’s place of birth is different from the country he/she now resides in and holds citizenship from?
What value should be entered on the license application?
How should the foreign person employee of a U.S. person be identified in the TAA or MLA?
Who should sign the DSP-83 for the transfer of U.S. classified information?

When is a foreign person considered an employee?

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Radio Show Discussing Visa Interview Waiver Program in India 2014, January 4

10 years ago By admin

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Visa Status (Void when out of status)

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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How do I know if my visa is voided or not? I applied for a change of status while in the USA and got a denial, so I left the country 11 days after, with my I-94 already expired. Some people say my visa is voided, but where can I check this?

That is covered by section 222(g) of INA. See this link:

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USCIS to Begin Premium Processing of H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions by April 28, 2014

10 years ago By Chief Editor

The filing period for H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2015 numerical cap begins on April 1, 2014. USCIS will start premium processing of cap-subject H-1B petitions, including petitions seeking an exemption for individuals with a U.S. master’s degree or higher, no later than April 28. This date is based on past levels of premium processing requests and the possibility that the cap will be met in the first five business days of the filing season.

Radio Show, 2014, March 26 Discussing: immigration reform, applying for parents and student visa/status difference

10 years ago By Editor

Can H-4/F-2, etc. non-work visa holders volunteer?

10 years ago By Chief Editor

This question is raised often and debated much amongst lawyers focusing their practice on employment-based immigration. I have a call scheduled with a corporate client who is considering the legality of accepting a volunteer in their for-profit IT business.

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DOS Final Rule on Visa and Passport Requirements for Members of Armed Forces and Coast Guards of Foreign Countries

10 years ago By Editor

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19288-19289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07866]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 41

[Public Notice: 8687] RIN 1400-AD51

Visas: Waiver by Joint Action of Visa and Passport Requirements for Members of Armed Forces and Coast Guards of Foreign Countries

Radio Show, 2014 May 4, Discussing Status of Immigration Reform, H-1 Reaffirming Stamping and Tourist Visa

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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DOS Releases Data on Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Ineligibilities

10 years ago By Editor

DOS releases chart on Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Ineligibilities. Please find the attached chart below.

DHS Announces Proposals to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants

10 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date:

Guestbook Entry for RosieJai , United States

15 years ago By Chief Editor

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RosieJai

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United States

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We thank you very much Mr. Rajiv Khanna, for providing us by far the best advisement on our case. Your suggested course of action turned out to be the winner since it comprehensively favored us. So we would like to take this opportunity to convey our appreciations for your meticulous judgment and astute advisement on our case.

We believe that people, who engaged services of Mr. Khanna's law firm for their immigration matters have certainly made one of the best choices in their lives. Also we would strongly recommend hiring Law Offices of Mr. Rajiv S Khanna, if anyone can choose to pick and is on the look out for a reputable Law firm to handle his/her immigration needs. Rest assured you can’t go wrong with that decision. In fact your case will be dealt with utmost trust and care by this firm that you won’t worry about anything ever again. Surely, you will agree that such a feeling is priceless.

Mr. Khanna and his staff constantly keep abreast of all the changes that are taking place in immigration law on daily basis is another reason why one should trust them completely.

Can H-4/F-2, etc. non-work visa holders volunteer?

10 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Please visit my LinkedIn article posted this morning for a brief explanation on this issue:
https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/...?trk=prof-post

NIV Dropbox Renewal Service - Nigeria

10 years ago By Chief Editor 1 comment

The United States Mission to Nigeria is pleased to announce an expansion of the Drop Box Visa Renewal Program, tentatively to start of June 9th. This program allows certain visa applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas to renew their visas without attending an interview.

Is CPT an Acceptable Way of Working?

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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My H-1 6 years are about to be over. No way to extend per lawyers. Can I move to CPT?

This is tricky. Usually CPT in the first semester is looked upon with suspicion by USCIS, unless: 1. yours is a graduate program; 2. the practical training is integral to the academic program; and 3. the employer has signed a co-operative agreement with the school.

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State Dept. Amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services

10 years ago By Editor

[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.

Can I Travel Back On F-1 Visa If My Reinstatement Is Denied?

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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Do I have to get a new visa stamp for my F-1 or can I travel back using the same F-1 visa stamp if my reinstatement is denied? I fell out of status because I registered for less than a full course load.

In my view, it is unsafe to travel on an existing visa after being out of status. If they become aware of your status problems, CBP, upon returning, can turn you back at the airport, or worse, even formally deny you admission thereby laying a five-year bar against reentry.

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DOL Updates Program Fact Sheet of 4th Quarter of FY 2014 as of 08/31/2014

10 years ago By Editor

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has posted updated program factsheets containing the FY 2014 Q4 TD selected statistics for the Permanent Labor Certification Program, Prevailing Wage Determination Program, H-1B Temporary Visa Program,

Detailed Visa Appointment Procedure

18 years ago By Chief Editor

Appointments' procedures for all non-immigrant visas are the same. This is from my personal experience in Nov 2005.

Step 1.
Make the two payments - either by DD or cash at the designated branch of HDFC bank. Take copy of passport along. Get receipt of the payment. There'll be a barcode sticker on the receipt which will also have the number which will be your receipt no. for all future references. This can be done by the individual applying for the visa or any representative but should carry the Passport copy of the individual travelling.

Nonimmigrant Visas

General Nonimmigrant Visa

USCIS Changes Secure Ink Color in Certain Immigration Document Stamps

10 years ago By Chief Editor

On July 1, 2014, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began using a new secure blue ink for many of its secure stamps.

LCA for Singapore H-1B1

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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Do we need to send an LCA for H-1B1 Singapore quota?

Yes, you do. E-3 visas for Australia and H-1B1 for Singapore and Chile, all require an LCA.

Yes, you do. E-3 visas for Australia and H-1B1 forand Chile, all require an - See more at: http://www.immigration.com/comment/14777#comment-14777

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Fiscal Year 2015 Limit Set for CNMI-Only Transitional Workers

10 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date: September 29, 2014

DHS will allow 13,999 CW-1 nonimmigrants for FY 2015

Sister Filed Petition

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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My sister filed petition for me last year maybe I-130. I am an Indian and my wife is Italian, I am in California nowadays since last week. Can we stay here permanently under I-485 or AOS whatever?

That category takes 13-14 years. During the time you are waiting for your priority date to be current, you cannot stay in the USA just because your green card is pending. You can, however, stay or come to the USA under a visa independent of the green card such as L-1, H-1. You can also apply for a green card in several categories simultaneously.

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