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Summary of April 2009 Visa Bulletin

Published Mar 13,2009 By

Bulletin Source: Department of state Applies to: Green card applicants Detailed Bulletin: April 2009 Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW EB1 is current for all countries EB2 is current for all countries except for India and China. The cutoff dates of India and China have remained the same (February 15, 2004 for … Continue reading Summary of April 2009 Visa Bulletin

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The iCERT Portal System For LCA And PERM Filings

Published Feb 23,2009 By

Source: National Association of International Educators Applies to: Green card and H1B applications requiring labor certification. Implications: Instant online labor condition applications (LCA) approvals no longer possible with the new system Unified system for both LCA and PERM Time line: some forms start processing on April 15, 2009 Employer identification number (EIN) required Full time … Continue reading The iCERT Portal System For LCA And PERM Filings

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Summary of March 2009 Visa Bulletin

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Bulletin Source: Department of state Applies to: Green card applicants Detailed Bulletin: March 2009 Summary of Visa Bulletin Relevant to EB1A and NIW EB1 is current for all countries EB2 is current for all countries except for India and China. The cutoff dates of India and China have moved forward by approximately one-and-a-half months (February … Continue reading Summary of March 2009 Visa Bulletin

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Multi-state visa fraud

Published Feb 21,2009 By

News Source: U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (www.ice.gov) Implications to: H1B workers 11 arrested, indicted in multi-state visa fraud operation DES MOINES, Iowa – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 11 individuals in seven states Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected visa and mail fraud. Matthew G. Whitaker, U.S. Attorney … Continue reading Multi-state visa fraud

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E-verify: fact sheet

Published Feb 8,2009 By

News Post: USCIS For whom: Employers hiring new employees (phd’s and postdocs included) Fact Sheet: E-Verify Strengthening the Employment Eligibility Document Review Process for the Nation’s Employers E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify … Continue reading E-verify: fact sheet

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USCIS delays rule changing list of documents acceptable to verify employment eligibility

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News Post: USCIS From whom: employers and new employees (including postdocs and phds) USCIS Delays Rule Changing List of Documents Acceptable to Verify Employment Eligibility Reopens Public Comment Period for 30 days WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it has delayed by 60 days, until April 3, 2009, the implementation of an interim … Continue reading USCIS delays rule changing list of documents acceptable to verify employment eligibility

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