I read an interesting article on Informationweek.com regarding the Tech Skill shortage in the US. The fact is that we do have a shortage of qualified skilled tech workers whether you like it or not. How do I know that for a fact? Well maybe due to the fact that…
I just got the recent report from the American Immigration Lawyers Association regarding receipting processing schedule. This is the most current receipting times at CSC, NSC, TSC, VSC as of 1/4/08, and at the Chicago and Los Angeles lockboxes as of 1/14/08. Click here to get the full report Download…
On January 8, 2008, I appeared on the Rick Amato Show on radio station KCBQ 1170AM. Based in San Diego, California, The Rick Amato Show broadcasts from The Edge of America™. The Show exposes issues, raises awareness and often makes a difference in the lives of people during times of…
Thousands of Immigrants are facing sever processing delays due to Name Check and other security background checks delays. In some cases the delays is so severe, causing the applicants extreme hardship in every day life. I can say that every day we get calls from clients seeking assistance with the…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a few days ago a final rule establishing minimum security standards for state-issued drivers’ licenses and identification cards. Homeland Security Secretary said the following: “The American public’s desire for greater identity protection is undeniable,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “Americans understand…
As you may know starting January 31, 2008 all US Citizens who enter the US by land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda will need to present a valid passport. In addition to the regular passport, a Passport card will be available. U.S. citizens…
The February Visa Bulletin was just released, and it is getting worse every month. Now The EB2 category for advance degree professionals will be unavailable for a while. This is how we reward the Indian engineers and high skilled professionals that come to our country and help us move forward.…
As we approach the New Hampshire 2008 presidential primary, the immigration issue should remain a key factor to be addressed by all candidates. The importance of a reformed immigration policy in a broader homeland security strategy has made it a major subject of debate in the 2008 presidential election already.…
The January 14th issue of Businessweek, features an important article about the future of business under an enforcement only immigration policy. For years there has been an implicit understanding among businesses that need workers, illegal immigrants willing to do those jobs, communities that benefit from such commerce, and a government…
We just received breaking news from USCIS that the H2B CAP for the second half of 2008 has been reached. USCIS is hereby notifying the public that January 2, 2008 is the “final receipt date” for new H-2B worker petitions requesting employment start dates prior to October 1, 2008. The…