The CIS on April 7 provided a question and answer article about the AC21 same or similar occupation provision. Below is a summary of what
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Shortage in EB-1 Applications May Lead to Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates
Green card applications based on employment petitions rely on the visa bulletin to determine whether one can already apply. The visa bulletin is updated monthly,
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The Department of State (DOS) has recently revised the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), in particular 9 FAM 41.53 N4.1, the section regarding general licensure requirements
Read moreAdjustment of Status Approval Based on Marriage for Pakistani Client in New York
Our client is a Pakistani national who was on valid H-B Status when we met him at our New York office in September 2010. He
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Below is a summary of new issues the CIS addressed on its latest question and answer post on the H-1B Cap Gap. The typical school
Read moreE-Verify Self Check
The E-Verify Self Check is a free web-based service that can be used by a US-based worker to check on his or her employment eligibility.
Read moreRecent Trends and Proposals Regarding the H-1B Visa
One of the biggest recipients of H-1B visas in the past few years have been major outsourcing companies from India. Of the five biggest users
Read moreEOIR Swears In Three New Immigration Judges
Attorney General Eric Holder recently appointed three new immigration judges. Steve Day joins the Boston Immigration Court, while Edward Kelly and Deepali Nadkarni would each
Read moreH-1B For Nurses
Not all registered nurses are eligible for H-1B visas. In order for an H-1B for a registered nurse to be approved, the petition should prove
Read moreFee Waiver Guidelines from the March 2011 USCIS Policy Memorandum
Introduction People who could not afford to pay the filing fees for certain immigration paperwork can file a fee waiver request. The USCIS developed the
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