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As expected the H1B 2016 Cap is reached.
For those who were hoping there will be no lottery on the H1B visa 2016, we have bad news. Today USCIS announced that the cap is reached both. Please see announcement from the USCIS today. WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016….
USCIS H1B delivery Alert – Delivery Service Error Guidance for FY16 H-1B Cap Filings
USCIS would like to inform stakeholders about the proper action to take if cap-subject filings for fiscal year 2016 H-1B petitions are mishandled by delivery services. If a petitioner filed an FY16 H-1B cap petition in a timely manner, but received notification from the delivery service that suggests that there may be a delay or damage…
Petition to Reduce Green Card Waiting Time for Indian Nationals
Thousands of people from India are awaiting for their permanent residence based on employment categories 2 (EB 2) and (EB3). Unlike many other countries, India has the highest backlog in the entire waiting time. The reasons this time should be reduced are: 1. Most employees waiting on their Green Cards are under Science, Technology, Engineering…
Message from AILA on H1B Cap package delivery through Fedex!
This was released by AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) April 2, 2015- This morning, AILA received reports from members who were unable to CONFIRM delivery of H-1B cap petitions shipped via FedEx on Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday to the VSC or CSC. Upon contacting FedEx, some were advised that the CSC and VSC had…
Petition on Change.org: TPS for Yemen Nationals
Under 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, such as an ongoing armed conflict. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions…
USCIS Posts Updated L-1B Adjudications Policy for Public Feedback
Release Date: March 24, 2015 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez today announced the release of an updated policy memorandum on the L-1B nonimmigrant visa classification for workers with specialized knowledge. The memorandum, which clarifies for USCIS officers how L-1B petitioners may demonstrate that an employee has specialized knowledge, will be posted on-line…
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