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May 2017 Visa Bulletin Published
April 18th, 2017
The May 2017 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State. View the May Visa Bulletin here. The visa bulletin is published monthly, usually about 2 weeks in advance of the next month. The dates listed in the bulletin are current pr…
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New EB-5 Compliance Audit Program
March 31st, 2017
USCIS has launched a new compliance audit program for the EB-5 Regional Center. According to USCIS, these audits are “an additional way to enhance program integrity and verify information in regional center applications and annual certification…
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H-1B Cap Season Coming Soon
March 29th, 2017
The H-1B Cap Season for this year will be opening on April 3, 2017. It will remain open for 5 days thereafter. This excludes non-profit institutions for research, institutions of higher education, and those seeking extension of H-1B status. Who can a…
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April 2017 Adjustment of Status Filing Dates
March 27th, 2017
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…
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Categories: Immigration News
April 2017 Visa Bulletin Published
March 23rd, 2017
The April 2017 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State. View the April Visa Bulletin here. The visa bulletin is published monthly, usually about 2 weeks in advance of the next month. The dates listed in the bulletin are curren…
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Changes to Visa Reciprocity
March 21st, 2017
The United States Department of State recently released a list of reciprocity changes. Find the full list of changes here. There are 75 countries included on the list. Civil Documents for Reciprocity Immigrant visa applicants are required to submit s…
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Categories: Immigration News
New Form I-130 Edition and Supplement
March 16th, 2017
USCIS recently updated their website with a new Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. The new edition also includes a I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse and Beneficiary. USCIS will only accept the 2/27/17 edition, starting 4/28/17. If you…
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Trump Issues New Travel Ban Executive Order
March 14th, 2017
President Trump issued a new Executive Order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” on March 6, 2017. The previous Executive Order, or travel ban, with the same name will be revoked and replaced on Ma…
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Categories: Immigration News
Temporary Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing
March 8th, 2017
USCIS has temporarily suspended the premium processing service for all H-1B petitions filed on or after April 3, 2017. USCIS has said that the suspension may last for up to six months. The suspension includes extension and amendment petitions. It wil…
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Sivaraman Immigration Law Starting EB-5 Program
February 15th, 2017
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Sivaraman Immigration Law’s founder, Heather Sivaraman, brings an exceptional level of initiative, creativity and dedication to the practice of Immigration Law. A 2008 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law, she is an active… Read More
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