The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2011 to April 15, 2011. As of April 15, 2011, approximately
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USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9)
On April 14, 2011, the USCIS announced its final rule regarding the employment eligibility verification process. Under federal law, employers must complete Form I-9 for
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of April 7, 2011
The H-1B filing season has started on April 1, 2011 for fiscal year (FY) 2012. Annually, there is a cap of 65,000 for the H-1B
Read moreMovements in the May 2011 Visa Bulletin
The May 2011 Visa Bulletin is out and below are some notes on specific movements this month: The F-2A (Spouse of Legal Permanent Resident) preference
Read moreImmigration Agencies in Case of a Government Shutdown
On April 8, 2011, AILA released an update on what would happen to different immigration-related government agencies in case the government shuts down. Please note
Read moreAC21 and the Same or Similar Occupation Provision
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
Read moreShortage 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,
Read moreLatest FAM Revision and Its Impact on B-2 Visa Applicants Planning to Take the NPTE
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 moreH-1B Cap-Gap Info and Recent CIS Guidelines for F-1 / OPT Students
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.
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