Immigration Insider
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 9, No. 2A • February 01, 2013
Headlines: 1. President Obama Speaks on Immigration Reform, Senators Announce Bipartisan Agreement – President Obama spoke on his immigration reform proposal one day after a bipartisan group of senators also proposed principles for comprehensive immigration reform. 2. USCIS Updates FAQ on DACA, Releases Latest Statistics – USCIS has posted new information on the definition of DACA, accrual of unlawful […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 9, No. 1B • January 15, 2013
Headlines: 1. USCIS Final Rule Allows Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers To Reduce Separations From Immediate Relatives – The final rule establishes a process that allows certain individuals to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver before they leave the United States to attend immigrant visa interviews in their countries of origin. 2. USCIS Revises Guidance on Adjudication of […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 9, No. 1A • January 01, 2013
Headlines: 1. USCIS To Implement New Immigrant Visa Fee February 1 – USCIS will begin collecting a new fee of $165 from foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States. 2. USCIS Launches New E-Verify Employers Search Tool – The new online tool allows the user to find employers and federal contractors currently enrolled in E-Verify. 3. USCIS Issues […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 12B • December 15, 2012
Headlines: 1. EB-5 Adjudications Expected to Move to DC; Guidance Memo Not Yet Released – Within four to six months, EB-5 responsibilities will be moved to Washington, DC, under a new EB-5 Program Office. 2. DHS Adds Taiwan to Visa Waiver Program – In FY 2011, 243,186 visitors from Taiwan traveled to the United States. 3. USCIS Offers Guidance on […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 12A • December 01, 2012
Headlines: 1. House Passes STEM Bill; ‘Achieve Act’ Introduced in Senate, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Reacts; Obama, Dems Advocate Comprehensive Immigration Reform – The STEM bill would allocate visas to STEM graduates without increasing overall immigration, by eliminating the diversity visa program. Neither the STEM bill nor the Achieve Act are likely to survive in the Senate. 2. U.S. […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 11B • November 15, 2012
Headlines: 1. OFLC, USCIS Issue Guidance on Hurricane Sandy Relief; USCIS Extends RFE Deadlines – The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification issued a FAQ on Hurricane Sandy-related extensions and accommodations. Also, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a reminder on immigration benefits or relief that may be available to those affected. 2. State Dept. Projects […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 11A • November 01, 2012
Headlines: 1. E-Verify Mandated in Four States in 2013 – Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee have all passed mandatory work authorization verification laws, the final provisions of which take effect in 2013. 2. EB-2 Priority Dates Become ‘Current’ in November, Except for China and India – For China in November, the EB-2 priority date cut-off is September 1, […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 10B • October 15, 2012
Headlines: 1. USCIS Launches Online I-9 Resources for Employers and Employees in Spanish – The website provides employers and employees one-click access at no charge to Spanish-language resources, tips, and guidance on properly completing the I-9 and understanding the I-9 process. 2. Taiwan Joins Visa Waiver Program – In FY 2011, 243,186 visitors from Taiwan traveled to the United […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 10A • October 01, 2012
Headlines: 1. Details Released on DV-2014 Lottery Program; DV-2013 Entrants Should Keep Confirmation Numbers – Online registration for the DV-2014 Program begins on October 2, 2012, at noon EDT, and concludes on November 3, 2012, at noon EDT. The Department of State also said it may select more DV-2013 entries on October 1, 2012, so DV-2013 entrants […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 9B • September 15, 2012
Headlines: 1. USCIS Updates FAQs on Deferred Action – The latest FAQ was updated on September 7, 2012. 2. Congress Extends Four Immigration Programs for Three Years – The extended programs include the EB-5 regional center program, the E-Verify program, the special immigrant religious worker program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 visa waiver program for certain foreign doctors […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 9A • September 01, 2012
Headlines: 1. USCIS Submits Emergency Requests to OMB for Deferred Action-Related Forms; ICE Agents File Lawsuit – USCIS has submitted information collection requests to the OMB for “emergency” consideration related to the new deferred action program. 2. USCIS Allows 30 Additional Days for Public Comment on Revised I-9 – USCIS received over 6,200 comments in response to its earlier […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 8B • August 15, 2012
Headlines: 1. USCIS Begins Accepting Deferred Action Requests – USCIS has released forms, instructions, and additional information relevant to the deferred action for childhood arrivals process. 2. Use Current I-9 Even After August 31 OMB Expiration Passes, USCIS Says – Employers should continue to use the current I-9 employment eligibility verification form even after the August 31, 2012, OMB […]