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Visa Bulletin for September 2010
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Steve Garmo
On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); "C" means current, i.e., numbers are available for all qualified applicants; and "U" means unavailable, i.e., no numbers are available. (NOTE: Numbers are available only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed below.)
Family
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed
CHINA-mainland born
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
INDIA
MEXICO
PHILIPPINES
1st
01JAN06
01JAN06
01JAN06
01JAN06
01DEC92
01JAN97
2A
01JAN10
01JAN10
01JAN09
01JAN10
01JAN09
01JAN10
2B
01JAN05
01JAN05
01JAN05
01JAN05
15JUN92
01AUG02
3rd
01MAR02
01MAR02
01MAR02
01MAR02
01MAR92
01JAN95
4th
15OCT01
15OCT01
15OCT01
15OCT01
01JAN94
01JAN91
*NOTE: For September, 2A numbers EXEMPT from per-country limit are available to applicants from all countries with priority dates earlier than 01JAN09. 2A numbers SUBJECT to per-country limit are available to applicants chargeable to all countries EXCEPT the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and MEXICO…
Written on Saturday, 21 August 2010 13:27
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USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of El Salvador to Re-Register for TPS
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Steve Garmo
USCIS reminder to nationals of El Salvador who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to file their re-registration applications for TPS before the end of the re-registration period on 9/7/10. A Spanish version of this reminder is available on the USCIS website.
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Federal Jury Convicts U.S. Resident Who Participated in War in Bosnia of Immigration Fraud
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Steve Garmo
ICE press release announcing that a man who served for four years in the Zvornik Brigade in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the mid-1990s was convicted of immigration fraud by a federal jury. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 1998.
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FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 8/19/10)
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Steve Garmo
USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 8/13/10, approximately 29,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 12,300 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
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Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School
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Steve Garmo
USCIS special instructions for B-1/B-2 visitors who want to enroll in school including information on F-1 (academic student) or M-1 (vocational student) status.
Is it permissible to enroll in school while in B-1/B-2 status?
No, it is not. The regulations, at 8 CFR 214.2(b)(7), specifically prohibit study in the United States while
in B-1 or B-2 status.
Before enrolling in classes, individuals who are in B-1 or B-2 status must first acquire F-1 (academic
student) or M-1 (vocational student) status. Enrolling in classes while in B-1/B-2 status will result in a
status violation. Individuals in B-1 or B-2 status, who have violated their nonimmigrant status by
enrolling in classes, are not eligible to extend their B status or change to F-1 or M-1 status. These
regulations provide no exceptions.
How can I obtain F-1 or M-1 status?
If you currently hold B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant status and would like to…
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USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase
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Steve Garmo
On Aug. 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230, whichcontains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees. Effective immediately. Public Law
111-230 requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $2,250 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions postmarked on or after Aug. 14, 2010, and will remain in effect through Sept. 30, 2014. These additional fees apply to petitioners who employ 50 or more employees in the United States with more than 50 percent of its employees in the United States in H-1B or L (including L-1A, L-1B and L-2) nonimmigrant status. Petitioners meeting these criteria must submit the fee with an H-1B or L-1 petition filed:
• Initially to grant an alien nonimmigrant status described in subparagraph (H)(i)(b) or (L) of section 101(a)(15), or
• To obtain authorization for an alien having such status to change employers.
USCIS…
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New Immigration Policy, "Parole in place" will help mixed military families
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Steve Garmo
The new policy allows illegal immigrants who are spouses, parents and children of American citizens serving in the military to complete the process of becoming legal residents without having to leave the United States — a procedure that is known in immigration law terms as granting parole. The memo says agency officials approved the new parole approach “to preserve family unity and address Department of Defense concerns regarding soldier safety and readiness for duty.
According to the NYT article, The Obama administration, responding to requests from Democratic and Republican lawmakers, has taken steps to make it easier for illegal immigrants who are spouses and family members of Americans serving in the military to gain legal status.
The new policy was described in an internal memorandum from Citizenship and Immigration Services that was released last week by Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, and caused a furor in Washington…
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Michigan's Conrad 30 application packet for 2010-11 is now available for request!
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Steve Garmo
To request a Conrad 30 Application Packet, Make your request in writing including the physician's full-name, professional acronym (MD/DO), address, email, phone number, specialty and graduation date from training. Be sure to include your email address if you would like to receive the packet electronically on behalf of your client. Mail your request (email requests are not valid) and a non-refundable application fee of $100 - payable to Michigan Health Council - to:
Michigan Conrad 30 ProgramMichigan Health Council2410 Woodlake DriveOkemos, MI 48864 You will receive a personalized cover letter and application packet; numbered and registered in your client's name. The application submission window is October 1st - November 30th, 2010.
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Department of State (DOS) Final Rule: DS–260 - Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
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Steve Garmo
This final rule amends the Department of State’s regulations related to the application for an immigrant visa and alien registration, to offer a completely electronic application procedure as an alternative to submission of Form DS–230, the Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. DATES: This rule is effective August 3, 2010." This is expected to save a significant time in the processing of immigrant visa's world wide. Our office does a significant amount of visa processing cases all over the world and this will reduce the costs associated with the process for our clients.
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I-9 Final Rule: Electronic Signature and Storage
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Steve Garmo
This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security regulations to provide that employers and recruiters or referrers for a fee who are required to complete and retain the Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification, may sign this form electronically and retain this form in an electronic format.
Changes Made by This Final Rule
In this final rule, DHS makes minor modifications to 8 CFR 274a.2 to clarify certain provisions that:
• Employers must complete a Form I–9 within three business (not calendar) days;
• Employers may use paper, electronic systems, or a combination of paper and electronic systems;
• Employers may change electronic storage systems as long as the systems meet the performance requirements of the regulations;
• Employers need not retain audit trails of each time a Form I–9 is electronically viewed, but only when the Form I–9 is created, completed, updated, modified, altered, or corrected; and
• Employers may…
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