Visa Bulletin prediction/commentary
Copied from AILA Visa Office Update on Priority Dates and Demand (Updated 9/05/12) Cite as “AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 12012349 (posted Sep. 5, 2012)” On Thursday, August 30, 2012, Roberta[…]
Category: Family-Based Immigration
September 2012 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The September 2012 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced[…]
Breaking News: DHS to Offer Deferred Action to Eligible Dream Act candidates
This morning, the Obama Administration has indicated that there will be a change in policy and eligible Dream Act candidates will be offered deferred action and a work permit. There[…]
July 2012 Visa Bulletin Out
The July 2012 Visa Bulletin is out. Our usual commentary to follow shortly. Stay tuned!
State Side Waiver Processing to Begin in June
The USCIS posted the below notice (copied from USCIS.gov). This is a very important update and procedural improvement. At this point, the new rule below applies only to people who[…]
June 2012 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The June 2012 visa bulletin was released yesterday but then removed from the DOS website. AILA was able to copy the bulletin before it was removed. Here are our usual[…]
Update on immigration law and same-sex marriage
Today Immigration Equality files a lawsuit on behalf of 5 gay and lesbian couples fighting for their rights to sponsor green cards for their same-sex spouses. See below (copied for[…]
April 2012 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The April 2012 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has[…]
April 2012 Visa Bulletin Out!
The April 2012 visa bulletin was released this morning by the Dept. of State. Stay tuned for our usual commentary to follow.
Same-sex marriage and immigration?
On Monday, February 14th, 2012, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a measure that makes Washington state the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage. She stated that it was “a day[…]