Recent procedures obtained from USCIS for identifying and handling Diversity Visa (“DV,” also known as “lottery”) Form I-485s. These procedures are designed to increase the likelihood that these applications will be adjudicated by the September 30 deadline. The National Benefits role is very limited. Each Form I-485 is reviewed at…
They say that America is the land of opportunity, and therefore, so many people desire to Immigrate to this country. Amid the news of an upcoming General Motors bankruptcy, the recession is not showing any signs of retreat. During these tough economic times, many institutions are trying to do their…
DOS published a notice of the determination that the Abu Nidal Organization Movement (ANO) and Palestinian Liberation Front–Abu Abbas Faction (PLF) and all designated aliases will maintain designations as foreign terrorist organizations. Abu Nidal is a terrorist organization widely known for deadly attacks in the 1980s on Western, Palestinian, and…
A brief note to thank the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, and remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
President Barack Obama will gather congressional leaders at the White House next month to launch a policy discussion on immigration, according to an administration official, but legislative action isn’t likely until next year at the earliest. he June 8 meeting is meant to show the White House is moving on…
US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) today introduced legislation to re-emphasize family unity in the US immigration system. The Reuniting Families Act would help legal immigrants reunite with their families and end decade-long waiting times for legal immigrant…
BusinessWeek featured an excellent story about O1 visas, often known as the Genius visas. While the spotlight is now on H1B visas or the debate on Immigration Reform, it is important to cover this important and often overlooked visa. O1 visas are awarded to immigrants with extraordinary abilities in the…
The information that is provided in this post is relevant as of Friday May 15, 2009. This is coming from our local AILA chapter Chair. As many of our readers know, at the conclusion of the Marriage based adjustment of status interview, the immigration officer, upon approval, used to stamp…
Truly sign of the times. According to USCIS As of May 11, 2009, approximately 45,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B…