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DOS: Grim Outlook for Visa Availability PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jordana Hart   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The Department of State (DOS) Visa Office has advised the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) of the following predictions for the movement of priority dates for the remainder of FY2009 and future years.

The Visa Office's Charles Oppenheim estimated that all 140,000 employment-based immigrant visa numbers will be used this fiscal year (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009). The office notes that the estimates provided on visa availability for the remainder of FY2009 were based on USCIS processing during the first 7 ½ months of the fiscal year, and any changes to USCIS processing patterns would impact availability. Mr. Oppenheim reported:

- The employment-based fourth preference, which includes religious workers and other special immigrants, has experienced a surge in usage of immigrant visa numbers this year. While this preference is current for June 2009, continued heavy demand for numbers could require the establishment of a cut-off date later in the fiscal year.

- The employment-based fifth preference (immigrant investors) has also experienced a surge in usage of immigrant visa numbers this year.

- The surge in usage of the employment-based fourth and fifth preference numbers is significant beyond those specific categories themselves because, historically, there have been substantial unused numbers in these categories which have been used to meet demand for visas in the employment-based first and second preference categories, allowing the China and India cut-off dates to advance further than would be possible if those categories are limited to only their annual limits. This means EB-2 immigrants from China and India could have an even longer wait to obtain green cards.
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DHS Establishes Interim Relief for Widows and Widowers of U.S. Citizens PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jordana Hart   
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today granted deferred action for two years to widows and widowers of U.S. citizens—as well as their unmarried children under 18 years old—who reside in the United States and who were married for less than two years prior to their spouse’s death, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

“Smart immigration policy balances strong enforcement practices with common-sense, practical solutions to complicated issues,” said Secretary Napolitano. “Granting deferred action to the widows and widowers of U.S. citizens who otherwise would have been denied the right to remain in the United States allows these individuals and their children an opportunity to stay in the country that has become their home while their legal status is resolved.”
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USCIS Update on H-1B Cap Count PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jordana Hart   
Wednesday, 03 June 2009

As of May 29, 2009, the USCIS reports today that approximately 45,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received and counted towards the H-1B cap of 58,200 visa numbers (with an additional 6,800 H-1B visa numbers for nationals of Singapore and Chile under treaties between the U.S. and those two countries). Approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption of 20,000 have been filed.

USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 June 2009 )
 
USCIS: Two-month Delay to Issue Green Cards while Upgrading Card Production Equipment PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jordana Hart   
Monday, 01 June 2009
USCIS has announced that applicants may experience up to an eight-week delay in the delivery of their permanent resident card while it is in the process of upgrading its card production equipment.

USCIS Field Offices will be issuing temporary evidence of permanent residence in the form of an I-551 stamp to applicants approved for permanent residence at the time of their interview. Applicants will need to take their passports to their appointments. If they do not have a passport, they must bring a passport-style photo and government issued photo identification to receive temporary evidence of permanent residence.

If the application is approved subsequent to the applicant's interview or by a Service Center or the National Benefit Center, the applicant should bring the above documents to an INFOPASS appointment to be issued temporary evidence of permanent residence in the form of an I-551 stamp.

To make an INFOPASS appointment, please go to http://infopass.uscis.gov/
Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 )
 
H-1B Cap Count Updated PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jordana Hart   
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
On May 26, 2009, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the count of H-1B petitions received and counted towards the H-1B cap. As of May 22, 2009, approximately 45,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received. The cap total is 58,200 (plus 6,800 additional H-1B visa numbers specifically for Chilean and Singaporean nationals under treaties with the U.S.) Also, USCIS has received approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption.

USCIS states that it will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions has been received to reach the statutory limits.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 May 2009 )
 
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