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DACA Cancelled. Some Individuals May Still Apply
By Tiyalaw at September 7, 2017 | 12:22 pm | 0 Comment
DACA Cancelled. Some Individuals May Still Apply Even though Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program has been terminated on September 5, 2017, certain individuals may still apply or proceed with DACA. For examples, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) will still adjudicate the following: 1. Properly filed pending DACA more...
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USCIS Immigration Services for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
By Tiyalaw at August 30, 2017 | 8:04 pm | 0 Comment
USCIS Immigration Services for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey On August 30, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that it is offering services to help people affected by unforeseen circumstances/disasters such as Hurricane Harvey. Services are discretionary, upon request and with an explanation on how Hurricane Harvey is causing a more...
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When Can One Apply for DAPA and Expanded DACA?
By Tiyalaw at June 2, 2016 | 6:00 am | 0 Comment
When Can One Apply for DAPA and Expanded DACA? DAPA AND EXPANDED DACA UPDATES: U.S. Supreme Court Decision on the outcome of DAPA and Expanded DACA is likely at the end of June 2016. U.S. President Barrack Obama announced important executive actions on November 20, 2014, such as DAPA and expanded DACA. The implementations of DAPA and expanded DACA have more...
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Seeking to work in U.S. Tropical Islands? Immigration Reaches FY2016 Visa Cap for CW-1 Workers
By Tiyalaw at May 21, 2016 | 8:55 am | 0 Comment
Immigration Reaches FY2016 Visa Cap for CW-1 Workers CW-1 Cap On May 20, 2016, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) has received sufficient petitions to meet the government-mandated Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 quota (visa cap or numerical limit) of 12,999 workers for CW-1 visas. May 5, 2016 was the final date USCIS would receive CW-1 worker more...
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Expedited U.S. Citizenship for Certain U.S. Military Members & Their Families
By Tiyalaw at May 17, 2016 | 2:39 pm | 0 Comment
Expedited U.S. Citizenship for Certain U.S. Military Members & Their Families Under special immigration law provisions, members and certain veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents (spouses and children) may be eligible for U.S. citizenship including expedited and overseas processing. Certain general naturalization requirements may be waived or more...
Case-Status Inquiry and Immigration Processing Time for Pending Form I-129 Work Visas
By Tiyalaw at May 11, 2016 | 1:50 am | 0 Comment
Case-Status Inquiry and Immigration Processing Time for Pending Form I-129 Work Visas On May 10, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that on April 21, 2016, it has begun accepting an inquiry from a petitioning employer who has filed a change-of-employer or extension of status for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker that has more...
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Immigration Will Begin Returning H-1B Cap Cases Not Selected in the Lottery System. What Can You Do if You Have Not Heard About Your H-1B Cap Petitions?
By Tiyalaw at May 2, 2016 | 8:05 pm | 0 Comment
Immigration Will Begin Returning H-1B Cap Cases Not Selected in the Lottery System. What Can You Do if You Have Not Heard About Your H-1B Cap Petitions? H-1B Annual Work Visa Cap On April 1, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting H-1B Cap Petitions for the annual 65,000 government-mandated cap for the 2017 more...
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Immigration Has Been Issuing H-1B Cap Receipt Notices for a Few Weeks. When Will Immigration Confirm Rejection of H-1B Cap Cases Not Selected in the Lottery System?
By Tiyalaw at April 30, 2016 | 11:59 am | 0 Comment
Immigration Has Been Issuing H-1B Cap Receipt Notices for a Few Weeks. When Will Immigration Confirm Rejection of H-1B Cap Cases Not Selected in the Lottery System? H-1B Annual Work Visa Cap On April 1, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting H-1B Cap Petitions for the annual 65,000 government-mandated cap for the 2017 more...
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Affected by Earthquakes in Japan, Ecuador and Burma (aka Myanmar)? US Immigration Relief Measures for Earthquakes
By Tiyalaw at April 26, 2016 | 10:20 am | 0 Comment
Affected by Earthquakes in Japan, Ecuador and Burma (aka Myanmar)? US Immigration Relief Measures for Earthquakes U.S. immigration is offering temporary immigration relief or measures to assist people affected by the severe earthquakes in Japan, Ecuador and Burma. The country of Burma is also known as Myanmar. The following temporary immigration relief or more...
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Immigration to Begin Premium Processing of H-1B Cap Petitions on May 12, 2016
By Tiyalaw at April 22, 2016 | 7:04 pm | 0 Comment
Immigration to Begin Premium Processing of H-1B Cap Petitions on May 12, 2016 H-1B Annual Work Visa Cap On May 12, 2016, USCIS will begin premium processing of H-1B Cap Petitions selected in the lottery system. For H-1B Cap Petitions or eligible cases under premium processing, USCIS will adjudicate the case within 15 calendar days. On April more...
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