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Immigration Webinar for Physicians-May 24, 2017

Free Webinar on May 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST! Immigration Options for International Medical Graduates. Join attorney Heather Crews for an educational overview of the J-1 waiver process, including steps to waiver approval, H-1B sponsorship, and green… Read More
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Policy Memorandum: Change in H-1B Guidance for Computer Programmers

On March 31, 2017, USCIS released a policy memorandum regarding H-1B petitions for those in computer programming positions. The subject of the memorandum was “Rescission of the December 22, 2000 “Guidance memo on H1B computer related posi… Read More
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June 2017 Visa Bulletin Published

June 2017 Visa Bulletin Published Read More
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May 2017 Adjustment of Status Filing Dates

Use the following Visa Bulletin charts to determine when to file your application for adjustment of status. How do I use these charts? Find your visa type in the left-most column of the appropriate chart (family or employment based). Stay in that row… Read More
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Electronic PERM Audit Responses Now Accepted

On April 15, 2017, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) made an announcement regarding the PERM Case Management System portal and the PERM audit process. What is the change? According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)… Read More
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2018 H-1B Cap Subject Petitions

USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2018 H-1B Cap Subject Petitions Read More
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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Updates and Remarks

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) (AILA Doc. No. 17011306) compiled remarks from a recent stakeholder engagement for the EB-5 program. Remarks came from Immigrant Investor Program Office Chief Nicholas Colucci as well as Deputy Chie… Read More
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Q&A About Revised Form I-9

According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) (AILA Doc. No. 16122004), the USCIS Verification Division presented an overview of the revised Form I-9. The Division also responded to questions about the revised form. Listed below ar… Read More
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DOS's Charlie Oppenheim Weighs in on May Visa Bulletin

Every month, the Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division of the Department of State, Charlie Oppenheim, talks with the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association about the visa bulletin. AILA publishes the interview monthly (AILA Doc. N… Read More
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USCIS to Redesign Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents

As part of their “Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project,” USCIS announced on April 19, 2017 the redesign of both Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). According to the American Immigration Lawyers Asso… Read More
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