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02 Oct 2012

Key Immigration Programs Extended

The President has signed legislation extending the expiration or "sunset" dates of four important immigration programs. These programs are: the EB5 (investor) Regional Center Program; the E-Verify employment verification program; the EB-4 Religious Worker (non-minister) Program; and the Conrad State 30 physician J-1 waiver program....

01 Oct 2012

DOS Policy on Visa Applicants with Drunk-Driving Records

As we approach the season when many individuals and families travel abroad, our readers are reminded of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) policy regarding visa applicants with histories that include drunk driving or other offenses involving alcohol. The DOS guidance clarifies how consular officers...

11:39 / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Worker

01 Oct 2012

2014 Diversity Lottery Program from Oct 2, 2012

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Diversity Visa (DV) "Green Card" Lottery registration period for fiscal year 2014 (FY14) will begin on October 2, 2012. There are 50,000 immigrant visa numbers available under the FY14 lottery program. This program is available for individuals from specified...

11:26 / Green Card Lottery / NewsBrief

24 Sep 2012

Strategy to Deal with EB Retrogression: I-130 Family Petition

The severely retrogressed cutoff date in the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for October 2012 has created many difficult situations. There are numerous individuals who were able to obtain permanent residence during the brief period in fiscal year 2012 (FY12) when cutoff dates...

12:29 / AOS/CP (Family) / Immigrant Family / Options

21 Sep 2012

Criminal Violations and Immigration

It is vitally important for all foreign nationals, regardless of immigration status, to understand the immigration consequences of criminal violations and arrests. Indeed, even a seemingly minor criminal offense, with minimal penalties, can impact one's immigration status, as well as eligibility for future immigration benefits....

15:47 / Complexities / For Families / For Individuals / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker

14 Sep 2012

October 2012 Visa Bulletin: Severe EB2 Retrogression

The release of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for October 2012 has generated shockwaves for those in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) India category. The retrogression to a cutoff date of September 1, 2004 in the EB2 India category is far more...

14:48 / AOS/CP / NewsBrief / Visa Bulletin

10 Sep 2012

NewsFlash! October 2012 EB2 India Cutoff Date: September 1, 2004!

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for October 2012 contains a cutoff date of September 1, 2004 in employment-based, second preference (EB2) for India. This is a significant change from previous predictions given by the DOS Visa Office. The October 2012 Visa Bulletin,...

22:59 / AOS/CP / EB2 PERM Labor / For Employers / NewsBrief / Visa Bulletin

07 Sep 2012

Form I-9 Remains Valid Beyond August 2012

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently confirmed that the employment eligibility verification (I-9) form, available on the USCIS WebSite, remains valid despite its stated expiration date of August 31, 2012. The USCIS process for making changes to the I-9 and releasing a new...

20:37 / AOS/CP / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

06 Sep 2012

NewsFlash! DOS Issues Revised EB2 Cutoff Date Prediction

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Office has issued updated predictions of employment-based (EB) cutoff dates expected in the October 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS anticipates that the cutoff date for EB2 India will likely be a 2006 date. This is a revision of...

21:13 / AOS/CP / For Employers / NewsBrief / Visa Bulletin

31 Aug 2012

Visa Bulletin Projections – October 2012

Aware of the mounting anxiety among many of our readers, the Murthy Law Firm recently contacted the U.S. Department of State (DOS) seeking information regarding projections for cutoff dates under the October 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS advised that the October Visa Bulletin, which begins...

19:26 / AOS/CP / NewsBrief / Visa Bulletin

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Key Immigration Programs Extended

DOS Policy on Visa Applicants with Drunk-Driving Records

2014 Diversity Lottery Program from Oct 2, 2012

Strategy to Deal with EB Retrogression: I-130 Family Petition

Criminal Violations and Immigration

October 2012 Visa Bulletin: Severe EB2 Retrogression

NewsFlash! October 2012 EB2 India Cutoff Date: September 1, 2004!

Form I-9 Remains Valid Beyond August 2012

NewsFlash! DOS Issues Revised EB2 Cutoff Date Prediction

Visa Bulletin Projections – October 2012

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