DOS Releases February 2011 Visa Bulletin

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Jan 13, 2011 in News, Visa Bulletin | 0 comments U.S. Department of State released the February 2011 Visa Bulletin.  Here’s how things have changed since January. Employment-Based Category Two (EB-2): China – advanced 1 month India – did not advance Employment-Based Category Three (EB-3) All Other Chargeability Areas – advanced 10 days China – advanced 15 days India – advanced 21 days Philippines – advanced 10 days Mexico –...
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USCIS Postpones H-1B Export Control Certification

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Jan 4, 2011 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments On December 22, 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) postponed a requirement that H-1B, L-1A, and O-1A petitioners certify their compliance with export control regulations.  Petitioners will not be required to complete Part 6 of Form I-129 until February 20, 2011. We will post additional updates at www.bashyamspiro.com as they become...
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Regular H-1B Cap Count Passes 50,000!

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Nov 30, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its H-1B cap count on November 26, 2010.   Here are the most recent cap numbers: Regular H-1B Cap:  50,400 U.S. Masters H-1B Cap: 18,400 The regular H-1B cap is set at 65,000 and the Advanced Degree cap is set at 20,000. This is the first time the regular H-1B cap count has surpassed 50,000.  Also, the U.S. Master’s...
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H-1B Cap Count – November 12, 2010

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Nov 17, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its H-1B cap count on October 29, 2010.   Here are the most recent cap numbers: Regular H-1B Cap:  47,800 U.S. Masters H-1B Cap: 17,400 The regular H-1B cap is set at 65,000 and the Advanced Degree cap is set at 20,000. We will provide updates at www.bashyamspiro.com as they become ...
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USCIS Extends TPS for Somalia

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Nov 2, 2010 in News, Temporary Protected Status | 0 comments U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced  that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Somalia from the current expiration of March 17, 2011 through the new expiration date of Sept. 17, 2012. Under the extension, individuals who have been granted TPS are eligible to re-register and maintain their status...
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