USCIS Completed FY 2019 H-1B Cap Lottery Process

USCIS Completed FY 2019 H-1B Cap Lottery Process USCIS completed FY 2019 H-1B Cap lottery process on April 11, 2018 for the 190,098 petitions received. Premium processing for H-1B Cap Petitions has...

No More DACA Deal? TN For Mexico in Crisis!

President Trump tweeted: “NO MORE DACA DEAL!” and threatened to terminate NAFTA with Mexico if it doesn't stop people from flowing through Mexico's Southern Border and then into U.S. It is unclear if...

Washington, DC USCIS in Fairfax, Virginia: Saturday I-485 and I-751 Interviews

Washington, DC USCIS in Fairfax, Virginia: Saturday I-485 and I-751 Interviews In the summer months of 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Washington District Office in Fairfax,...

USCIS Immigration Policy Changes for P-1 Entertainer of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group

USCIS Immigration Policy Changes for P-1 Entertainer of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new immigration policy changes...

U.S. Work Visas and Options for Nurses

U.S. Work Visas and Options for Nurses Many foreign nurses in the U.S. have expired or expiring work visa/status since H-1C nonimmigrant visa program for nurses sunset (expired) on December 20, 2009....

This Proposed Provisional Waiver Procedures for Unlawful Presence Are Not Effective Yet

The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet Not too long ago, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a proposed change to allow...

USCIS Not Yet Accepting Deferred Action Applications From Certain Young People But Will Be Soon!

USCIS Not Yet Accepting Deferred Action Applications From Certain Young People But Will Be Soon! On June 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, effective immediately,...

London E Visa Services Temporary Closure Due to 2012 Olympics

London E Visa Services Temporary Closure Due to 2012 Olympics The E Visa Office of the Embassy of the United States of America in London, England will be closed from July 16, 2012 to August 17, 2012...

Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070

Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070 In a ruling in Arizona v. the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has confirmed that state laws cannot dictate the federal government’s immigration...

Immigrant Visa Number Retrogressed to January 2009 for EB-2 Worldwide, Philippines and Mexico, & Unavailable for China and India

Immigrant Visa Number Retrogressed to January 2009 for EB-2 Worldwide, Philippines and Mexico, & Unavailable for China and India The U.S. Department of State announced recently immigration visa...

Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)

Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today (June 15, 2012) , effective...

New Online Filing Immigration System USCIS ELIS

New Online Filing Immigration System USCIS ELIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is moving toward green (environmental) modernization. On May 22, 2012, USCIS will launch a new online...

CBP Travel Advisory: Border Crossing from Canada to USA

CBP Travel Advisory: Border Crossing from Canada to USA With Victoria Day (May 21, 2012) holiday weekend approaching in Canada, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is anticipating a substantial...

36,700 H-1B Regular Cap Work Visas, and 14,800 H-1B Master’s Degree Exemption Visas Received for FY2013 (May 11, 2012)

36,700 H-1B Regular Cap Work Visas, and 14,800 H-1B Master’s Degree Exemption Visas Received for FY2013 (May 11, 2012) What is H-1B? H-1B petitions are temporary work visas for positions requiring...

P Work Visas, Performing Artists and Entertainers

P Work Visas, Performing Artists and Entertainers On May 15, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) issued a binding precedent decision...

N-400 Naturalization or Citizenship Oath Ceremonies

N-400 Naturalization or Citizenship Oath Ceremonies The district office Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) located in Fairfax, Virginia, has several large Oath Ceremonies...

Student Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Expanded STEM Degrees

F-1 Student Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Expanded STEM Degrees In an effort by the Obama administration to improve United States of America (USA)’s economic, scientific and technological...

Employment-Based ( EB ) Immigrant Visa Numbers for June 2012

Employment-Based ( EB ) Immigrant Visa Numbers for June 2012 Processing time for employment-based lawful permanent residence (green card) preference category cases (EB cases) are tied to immigrant...

Visas to the United States, and Obama Administration Continuing its Efforts to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States

Visas to the United States, and Obama Administration Continuing its Efforts to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States President Obama and the White House have taken important initiatives...

Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver is Not Yet in Effect

Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver is Not Yet in Effect Not too long ago, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a proposed change to allow certain immediate relatives...