Visa Office Update on Priority Dates and Demand (Updated 6/28/12)
Copied from AILA: (I have made pertinent EB2 information in bold) Cite as “AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 12012349 (posted Jun. 28, 2012)” On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Roberta Freedman, AILA[…]
Category: News Updates
Dream Act Candidates- Deferred Action/Work Permit- What to do
The USCIS issued a memo with information on requirements for requesting deferred action for DREAMers. While the guidance is effective immediately, the application is not yet available and likely will take[…]
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[…]
Legal Workshop for Entrepreneurs: A Raging Success!!
On June 7th, 2012, Legal Workshop for Entrepreneurs: Start-up False Starts – the Top 10 Legal Missteps of Start-ups was held in Seattle, Washington. The workshop was a sold-out success![…]
H1b Cap Met for FY 2013
Unfortunately, a few moments ago the USCIS confirmed that they have received sufficient H1bs for FY 2013. Below is a copy of the text from the USCIS website. If you have missed[…]
Worldwide EB2 Retrogression- Now What?
It is no doubt a huge disappointment for many (and myself) to see today’s July 2012 visa bulletin that the ‘worldwide EB2’ visa category has retrogressed almost 3 years. This[…]
WIL Supports API Chaya
Our regular followers will know that, API Chaya (formerly Chaya) is an organization very close to my heart. The organization helps battered women from a South Asian and Asian background.[…]
Israeli investors can now apply for E2 visas
As I tell my clients, an E2 visa is a very nice visa to utilize if all the requirements are met. But most importantly, if your country is on the[…]
Update on Start-Up Act 2.0
Senator Moran posted the below text in his newsletter today. Watson Immigration Law applauds all the efforts he is making to push forward this essential bill. We will continue[…]
July 2012 Visa Bulletin Out
The July 2012 Visa Bulletin is out. Our usual commentary to follow shortly. Stay tuned!