The July 2012 Visa Bulletin is out, and please be informed that the EB2 Category is not current anymore for Mexico, Philippines, and “Other Countries”.
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H-1B Fiscal Year 2013 Cap Has Been Reached
On June 11, 2012, the SCIS received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the statutory cap for FY 2013. On June 7, 2012, USCIS
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of June 1 2012
The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012. As of June 1, 2012, approximately
Read moreAttorney Sung Hee (Glen) Yu Invited For Immigration Law Practice Panel at the Third Annual Case Western Midwest APALSA Conference
Our Associate Attorney, Sung Hee (Glen) Yu, Esq. was invited to talk about the practice of immigration law practice and his professional experience at the
Read moreCongress Passes the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrant Act Which Can Affect Priority Dates and Visa Availabilities
On November 29, 2011, Congress passed H.R. 3012 (The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrant Act) by a vote of 389-15 with no additional amendments. The measure
Read moreB-2 Status and Extensions for Cohabiting Partners and Family Members of Non-Immigrants
The USCIS on August 17, 2011 issued a policy memorandum regarding officer adjudication of B-2 applications by cohabiting partners or family members of non-immigrants in
Read moreUSCIS Updates H-1B Guidance Focusing, Entrepreneurs, Start-Up Businesses and the Employer-Employee Relationship
The USCIS updated its H-1B guidance to clarify the employer-employee relationship standard for self-employed individuals. The memorandum does not change any of the requirements for
Read moreU.S. Embassy in Manila Philippines Announces Tourist (B1/B2) Visa Reissuance Program
On August 2, 2011, the U.S. Embassy in Manila established its Visa Reissuance Program (VRP) to expedite tourist visa renewals for those who previously have
Read moreAccreditation Requirement for English as a Second Language (ESL) Schools Seeking to Enroll F-1 International Students
On December 14, 2011, President Obama signed the Accreditation of English Language Training Programs Act which requires ESL programs seeking to enroll international students to
Read moreBIA Addresses K-2 Age Out Eligibility for Adjustment of Status – Matter of Le, 25 I & N Dec. 541 (BIA 2011).
On June 23, 2011, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) concluded that the derivative child of a finacee visa holder is not ineligible for adjustment
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