July 2019 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The July 2019 Visa Bulletin was just released. Two major developments that will occur for next month is that the F2A family-based preference category will become current for all countries[…]
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New Zealand Nationals Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classifications
USCIS has announced that, starting today, June 10, certain New Zealand nationals already lawfully present in the United States will be eligible to change status to E-1 and E-2 classification.[…]
Cuccinelli Named Acting Director of USCIS
USCIS announced today that Ken Cuccinelli has now officially been named as Acting Director of USCIS. Seeing as how he was never likely to get confirmed, his appointment as[…]
Premium Processing Begins for Remaining H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions on June 10
USCIS announced today that they are resuming premium processing for all remaining cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those filed consular processing, starting on June 10th. Employers wishing to upgrade their[…]
USCIS Updates Rejection Criteria for Form I-129
USCIS has announced that it is expanding its rejection criteria for Form I-129 to include those petitions that do not list the petitioner’s or applicant’s name and primary U.S.[…]
Watson Immigration Law Celebrates its 10th Anniversary by Offering Free Consultations on 6/11 and 6/13
Watson Immigration Law is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering free immigration consultations on June 11, 2019 and June 13, 2019, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Please use the[…]
Ken Cuccinelli to be Named as New Director of USCIS
Current Director of USCIS, L. Francis Cissna, has reportedly told his staff that he will be leaving his post at the end of the month. He is set to be[…]
Watson Immigration Law Celebrates its 10th Anniversary by Offering Free Consultations on 6/11 and 6/13
Watson Immigration Law is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering free immigration consultations on June 11, 2019 and June 13, 2019, from 10 AM to 3 PM! Please use[…]
Trump Issues Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
Today Trump issued a memorandum making it mandatory for state and local agencies to sue I-864 sponsors for all means-tested benefits that are paid to adjustment of status applicants/beneficiaries. These[…]
DHS Proposing Rule to “Strengthen” the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program
Changes are coming on the H-1B front, and likely none of them good. The Department of Homeland Security will be proposing a rule that, among other things, will attempt to[…]