It is always nice to pass along good immigration news. The good news is that Congress has extended some immigration programs that help foreign nationals come to the United States. In the 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 2892), Congress extends, for three years, the EB-5 permanent resident program for immigrant investors, the Conrad 30 […]
Entries from October 2009
Congress Passes Bill Extending Immigration Programs
October 27th, 2009 · No Comments
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USCIS Addresses Problems with Labor Condition Applications for H-1B Petitions
October 27th, 2009 · No Comments
On October 23, 2009, the USCIS announced that, in certain circumstances, it would allow H-1B sponsors to file H-1B petitions without an approved Labor Condition Application (”LCA”). In particular, in the notice the USCIS adopts the Ombudsman’s recommendations to allow the following:
(1) Reinstate USCIS’ previous practice of temporarily accepting an H-1B petition (Form I-129) supported […]
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November Visa Bulletin Fails to Bring Relief to Visa Hopefuls
October 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Good news in the immigration field is hard to come by lately. Indeed, it seems that the lines for green cards are hopelessly long. The November Visa Bulletin did little to change things.
The new Visa Bulletin reports that the wait for a 3rd preference immigrant visa is seven years for those in the world-wide category. If […]
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