USCIS has announced that, on April 10th, they completed the random selection process to select enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated 85,000 H-1B visas allotted each fiscal year.[…]
The USCIS today stated that the agency has received more applications than the quota. This is certainly not a surprise. Below is a copy of the text from the website.[…]
The I-130 backlog that started about 6-9 months ago is still causing families to remain separated. At the American Immigration Lawyers Association annual conference in June, USCIS said that they[…]
We Need Better Immigration Policies for Startups and Entrepreneurs – Tahmina Watson “USCIS intends to revoke your H-1B visa because we have discovered you are a co-founder.” Yes. That is[…]
Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Dept. of Homeland Security announced her resignation today. She will become president of the University of California system. As you may recall, two weeks ago it[…]
On Wednesday 28th November, there may be some significant updates on the Entrepreneur in Residence program by USCIS. It appears that USCIS Director Majorkas will reveal “Entrepreneur Pathways” in Boston,[…]
The USCIS held a follow up conference on the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program today in Atlanta, GA. The event was supposed to be broadcast via live web stream. However,[…]
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Outreach/Feedback%20Opportunities/Draft%20Memorandum%20for%20Comment/EB_5_Adjudications_Policy2.pdf The USCIS issued the above linked draft memo today, outlining some new policies that are in discussion. In addition, today (11/9/2011), there was a stakeholder meeting to address the[…]
As of October 21, 2011, approximately 46,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 20,000 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. There are no more H1b visas[…]
August 26, 2011 H-1B Cap Count As of August 26, 2011, approximately 29,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 15,800 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.