For employers that rely on the H2B Visa to staff workers, 2009 may be the worst year ever. On December 3, 2008, USCIS updated the count of H-2B petitions received and counted towards the H-2B cap on the USCIS website. As of December 1, 2008, 12,371 petitions have been counted…
As the H1B season is coming up, I wanted to cover another category of this visa based on the Free Trade agreements with Singapore and Chile. Although Chilean and Singaporan nationals still have available to them the B and L visa categories, the new H-1B1 category is available to “professionals”…
It seems that in the near future Airline staff will function as semi immigration officers, examining travelers’ visas even before arrival to the US. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that 15,000 airline personnel have now been trained through its Carrier Liaison Program, with 5,665 carrier personnel trained in fiscal…
If you were planning to apply for the Green Card Lottery, but have not taken the time to do so, you had better move fast real fast. The DV-2010 lottery application period expires at noon, Eastern Standard Time, December 1st, that is actually today. You can still apply online without…
The recent drug and illegal alien busts show how the new x-ray machine helps screen for contraband coming from Mexico. Customs and Border Protection officials say its the first machine of its kind at the border. The xray machine sits at the entrance to San Ysidro’s secondary inspection. That’s where…
As Thanksgiving festivities end here in the US, we all have heard about horrible tragedy in India the loss of Rabbi and Rebbetzein Holzberg and the hundreds of people there. Giving up friends, family and ultimately their lives in the service of the Jewish People. Their attack on Chabad was…
I wanted to wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to our readers and clients. We hope you will take the time to relax this holiday and spend time with your families. During this week of Thanksgiving — the most American of holidays — NPR is spending time discussing about what…
According to ComputerWorld President-elect Barack Obama’s leading choice to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been a strong advocate of increasing H-1B visas — a stance that could turn out to be a major issue during her confirmation. Napolitano was one of 12…
Many of our readers ask when comprehensive immigration reform will come up before Congress, Immigration Daily has learnt that it will come to the floor early in 2009 though it is not currently planned for Mr. Obama’s first 100 days. Sen. Menendez and Rep. Gutierrez are on the warpath for…
At the request of our readers, we are providing more information about the above referenced process. Although it may seem to be simple, we suggest you consult a qualified immigration attorney before filing the application to become a permanent resident based on marriage to a US Citizen. Step 1: 1.…