The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2011 to May 6, 2011. As of May 6, 2011, approximately
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BIA on Service of an NTA to a Minor 14 Years or Older in Matter of Cubor-Cruz, 25 I & N Dec. 470 (BIA 2011)
On April 29, 2011, the Board of Immigration held that service of an NTA on a minor 14 years of age or older at the
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of April 22, 2011
The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2011 to April 22, 2011. As of April 22, 2011, approximately
Read moreObama Hosts White House Meeting on Immigration Reform
On April 19, 2011, President Obama hosted a White House Meeting with 70 national leaders—including Mayor Bloomberg, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others—to discuss the
Read moreBIA on Immigration Courts and Evidence Outside the Record of Conviction | Matter of Ahortalejo-Guzman, 25 I & N Dec 465 (BIA 2011)
One of the elements for Cancellation of Removal for Non-LPR (10 year cancellation case) eligibility is “good moral character.” If the applicant has been convicted
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of April 15, 2011
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
Read moreUSCIS 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
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