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2012 Elections – Foreigners, the U.S. Political Process and Permitted Activities

We are in the peak of the Republican Party primary season and we are very close to have the general Presidential election campaign under way.   Some of the candidates have expressed opinions on immigration, in connection with the campaign, or previously, and it is natural for some foreign citizens, both living in the U.S. and [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:02-04:00February 29th, 2012|Articles, News|

H-1B Beneficiary Attestation Introduced by US Consulate in Hyderabad

Among increased scrutiny and often long waiting period to obtain an H-1B (and sometimes even H-4 for their dependents) visa stamp, a number of US-based IT consulting employees are understandably nervous about traveling abroad and attending the H-1B visa stamp interview. Our office handles a substantial number of such H-1B petitions and H-1B visa stamp [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:02-04:00February 14th, 2012|Articles, H-1B, News, Visa Processing|

Admission of Mexican TN Workers

Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), certain Canadian and Mexican professionals are allowed to enter the U.S. under the TN nonimmigrant classification to engage in certain TN-eligible occupations.   We wrote recently about Admission of TN Canadian Workers in the U.S.  This article is the second of the series and pertains to requirements and [...]

By |2012-02-09T10:48:12-05:00February 9th, 2012|Articles, News, TN|

March 2012 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India and China Advance by Four Months; Slow Movement in EB-3; FB-1 Advances Again; Moderate Movement in FB2A

The U.S. State Department just released the March 2012 Visa Bulletin which is the sixth Visa Bulletin for the FY2012 fiscal year.    The major headline in the upcoming month’s bulletin is the continuing significant (but decreasing) forward movement in EB-2 India and China (by four months) and the continued forward movement in FB-1. Summary of [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:03-04:00February 8th, 2012|Articles, EB-2, EB-3, News, Visa Bulletin|

Visa Bulletin Updates and Predictions by Charles Oppenheim (January 19, 2012)

Mr. Oppenheim is the Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division at the U.S. Department of State.  For many, he is simply known as the person responsible for the monthly and annual visa number allocations for family- and employment-based green cards.  He is also the person who prepares and publishes the monthly visa bulletin [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:03-04:00January 24th, 2012|Articles, I-485, News, Visa Bulletin|

Updates from the Department of Labor (H-1B/PERM)

The Department of Labor has provided some updates (as of January 6, 2012) on their processing of employment-based cases and we are happy to share them with our clients and readers.   This kind of information is generally available, but if rarely combined in one place while it is still fairly recent information. DOL Processing [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:03-04:00January 19th, 2012|Articles, DOL, News|

Admission of Canadian TN Workers

Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), certain Canadian and Mexican professionals are allowed to enter the U.S. under the TN nonimmigrant classification to engage in certain TN-eligible occupations. TN Admission Requirements It is important to note that requirements for admission of Canadian and Mexican TN workers vary.   A Canadian citizen TN worker may [...]

By |2012-01-19T09:24:34-05:00January 19th, 2012|Articles, News, TN|

Biometrics Codes and Reusing/Transferring Biometrics

Many of our clients and readers are familiar with the requirement to submit to biometrics (digital fingerprinting and/or photograph, please see below) in connection with certain USCIS applications.    The biometrics are often taken at USCIS Application Support Centers (ASC) after a notice, showing a specific ASC address and appointment date/time, is issued and mailed to [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:04-04:00January 12th, 2012|Articles, I-131, I-485, News|

February 2012 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India and China Advance by Twelve Months; Slow Movement in EB-3; FB-1 Advances Again; Moderate Movement in FB2A

The U.S. State Department just released the February 2012 Visa Bulletin which is the fifth Visa Bulletin for the FY2012 fiscal year.    The major headline in the upcoming month’s bulletin is the significant forward movement in EB-2 India and China (by twelve months) and the continued forward movement in FB-1. Summary of the February 2012 [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:48:04-04:00January 6th, 2012|Articles, EB-2, EB-3, News, Visa Bulletin|

US Consulate in Chennai, India No Longer Accepts Immigrant Visa Applications

The Department of State has confirmed that as of January 1, 2012, the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India will no longer accept and process immigrant visa (IV, or green card) applications.    The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and U.S. Consulate in Mumbai will become the only acceptance centers in India for immigrant visas. The change [...]

By |2012-01-05T20:50:37-05:00January 5th, 2012|Articles, News, Visa Processing|

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