September 2011 Immigration Newsletter

Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2011 in News | 0 comments Our September 2011 immigration newsletter has been released.  In this issue, we discuss the following important immigration topics: USCIS Changes I-797 Approval Notice Policy H-1B Cap Update – September 9, 2011 Diversity Visa Lottery 2013 Begins Oct. 4 USCIS Enhancing EB-5 Regional Center Designation Process USCIS Clarifies “Employer-Employee” Relationship for Company...
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Immigration Newsletters

Posted by admin on Feb 17, 2011 in | 0 comments Bashyam Spiro LLP – Immigration Law Group regularly publishes immigration newsletters to keep clients, lawyers, and other interested parties abreast of the latest immigration news. If you would like to receive our immigration news updates, please sign up by entering your name and email address in the box on the right side of this page. 2011 Newsletters 01.27.2011 Immigration News...
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New Video: Changing Your Address with USCIS

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Sep 3, 2010 in General, News | 0 comments If you have filed an application with USCIS and you move to a new address it is important to notify them of the change.  The law requires that most non-U.S. citizens report a change of address within 10 days of moving by completing a Form AR-11, Change of Address. This new instructional video will show you how you can complete Form AR-11 to notify USCIS of your new address on a pending case...
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Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Aug 23, 2010 in Immigration Tips, News | 2 comments The following was issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), and it applies to B-1/B-2 visitors who want to enroll in school.  We urge visitors who fit this category to read this before filing an F-1 (student) application with the USCIS. Is it permissible to enroll in school while in B-1/B-2 status? No, it is not.  The regulations, at 8 CFR 214.2(b)(7),...
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USCIS Implements H-1B/L-1 Filing Fee Increase

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Aug 20, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments On Aug. 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230, which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B and L-1 petition fees. Effective August 14, 2010 Public Law 111-230 requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and $2,250 for certain L-1A and L-1B petitions postmarked on or after Aug. 14, 2010, and will remain in effect through Sept. 30,...
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