Immigration
The September, 2015 Visa Bulletin has been released by the Department of State. Below are some of the highlights. If you would like to view the September bulletin please click here for access. Family Based Cases Most family based categories moved forward about 1 month. The only exception was F2A
Adjustment of Status
One would think that the timelines that USCIS lists on their website for each case type a particular USCIS office would be accurate, up to date, and easy to understand. Unfortunately, this is not the case. If you go to the USCIS website and click on See Office Case Prcessing
Adjustment of Status
Last week the August 2015 visa bulletin came out. While there were not many major changes, there are some worth noting. First, in terms of family based numbers, most categories moved forward about 1 month for All Other Countries. Numbers for Mexico, China, India and the Philippines either stayed at
Immigration
Under the provisions of the Executive Order signed by President Obama earlier this year, EADs for certain DACA recipients was to be extended from two to three years. However, due to the Court Case brought against USCIS very soon after the signing of the order, an injunction was placed on
Immigration
The Department of State is reporting that the database responsible for handling biometric clearances has been rebuilt and is being tested. As of yesterday 39 posts, which account for almost 2/3 of all their normal capacity, are back online and issuing visas. However there is still a large backlog
passport
As of June 15, 2015 the Department of State has been experiencing severe issues with its computer system, which is preventing them from issues visas and passports. According to the DOS: This is a global issue, and we are working around the clock to fix it. More than 100 computer
Immigration
The July Visa Bulletin has been released by USCIS and Mr. Oppenheim, the DOS employee in charge of the Visa Bulletin has also spoken with the American Immigration Lawyers Association about possible movement of the visa bulletin in the coming months. Below is a summary of both documents. Family Based
Immigration
With a recent publication in the Federal Register, USCIS has started the process to begin modernizing the employment based immigration system. Unfortunately, they are only at the beginning of the process, and just indicated that modernizing the employment based system was part of their upcoming regulatory agenda. Below is how
Immigration
A recent Administrative Appeals Office decision (Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC) held that an amended application for an H-1B MUST be filed when a new Labor Condition application is supposed to be filed with USCIS due to a change in a H-1B worker's worksite location. What does this
Immigration
Just a reminder for those H-4s whose H-1 has already filed and received an approved I-140 but cannot file the I-485 because of backlogs that you can file an I-765 for an EAD beginning on May 26, 2015. For more information, see my previous blog post here.
H-1B
USCIS just announced that, as of May 26, 2015 they are suspending Premium Processing services for all H–1B extension of stay petitions until July 27, 2015. The reason give is that they need the resources to implement the H–4 EAD final rule, allowing some H–4 spouses to
consulate
What Happens if the Visa Stamp in your Passport Expires or is revoked? Are you required to leave the United States? Or are you allowed to stay? Many people seem confused as to what a visa stamp is for, what an I–94 is for, etc. Therefore, every once in