Department of State Raising Visa Fees
February 09, 2010
The Department of State has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register announcing fee adjustments, with the majority being increases.
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H-1B Cap Reached
December 22, 2009
USCIS has announced that the H-1B cap was reached on December 21st.
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Napolitano Says Obama to Push for Immigration Reform in Early 2010
November 13, 2009
Various news sources are reporting that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is stating that President Obama will push for comprehensive immigration reform in early 2010.
No new law has been introduced or passed yet.
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PERM Processing Times
October 06, 2009
The US Department of Labor has posted its PERM processing times on line at http://icert.doleta.gov/index.cfm?event=ehGeneral.dspAutoLogout under the “PERM Processing Times” tab beneath the login section.
The “Final Reviews” processing times are for cases that were not audited. The “Audits” processing times are for cases that were audited.
Haitians Granted TPS
January 15, 2010
Today, Janet Napolitano announced that Haitian nationals who were in the US as of January 12, 2010 are eligible for TPS.
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Department of State Raising Visa Fees
December 11, 2009
The Department of State will be raising its non-immigrant visa fees early next year.
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HPV & Zoster Vaccinations Will No Longer Be Required
November 13, 2009
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published a Final Notice in the Federal Register that eliminates the requirement for the Human Papilloma Virus and the Herpes Zoster vaccinations from those required for immigration purposes. The change is effective on December 13, 2009.
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Electronic System for Travel Authorization
March 18, 2009
Visa Waiver Program Travelers Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Information:
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