Cap-Subject H-1B Filing Pace AcceleratesThe pace of filing cap-subject petitions increases as USCIS closes in on reaching the cap. The week of May 7, it was receiving an average of 840 per day . The next week it was 1060, the next week 1280, and the week of May 28 it was 1800 per day...
June 4, 2012A Comparison of the DREAM Act and Other Proposals for Undocumented YouthJune 1, 2012Washington D.C. - Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases A Comparison of the DREAM Act and Other Proposals for Undocumented Youth, a fact sheet comparing various proposals that attempt t...
May 31, 2012May 18, 2012 H-2B Cap CountAs of 5/18/12, USCIS receipted 25,722 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 23,548 approved and 2,174 pending petitions. H-2B cap count information for the first half of FY2012 also is availa...
May 22, 2012H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa ProgramThe percent of new employers using the H-2A program for the first time in FY 2012 Q1/Q2 was 13.5%; compared to approximately 17% in FY 2011.ľ Significant program use increases in key agricultural states like North Carolina (110.0%&#...
May 22, 2012Temporary Delay in Issuance of I-129 Receipt NoticesDue to the high number of recently filed I-129 petitions with USCIS, customers may experience a longer than usual period of time to receive a receipt notice from USCIS. Usually, customers can expect to receive their receipt notice ...
May 22, 2012AAO Issues P-3 Precedent DecisionAAO Clarifies "Culturally Unique"The AAO approved the petition, noted the term “culturally unique” is not limited to traditional art forms and calls for a case-by-case analysis, and found the expert opinions to be reliable and probative. Matter...
May 17, 2012Three Myths the Adjustment of Status ProcessIn reading some of the online immigration forums, we have noticed that there are a few myths on the internet about the adjustment of status, also known as the Green Card process. We hope this post helps to clear up any confusion you have ab...
May 17, 2012H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Cap Season MAY 11, 2012FY 2013 H-1B Cap CountCap TypeCap AmountCap Eligible PetitionsDate of Last CountH-1B Regular Cap65,00036,70005/11/2012H-1B Master’s Degree Exemption20,000...
May 17, 2012Obama Administration Files Suit Against Arizona Sheriff Joe ArpaioEarlier today, the Department of Justice filed suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office alleging a pattern and practice of discriminatory behavior against Latinos. According...
May 10, 2012May 4, 2012 H-1B Cap CountAs of May 4, 2012, approximately 32,500 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 13,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. ...
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