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Summary of May 2009 Visa Bulletin
Published Apr 24,2009 By GCforPhDBulletin Source: Department of state Applies to: Green card applicants Detailed Bulletin: May 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 May 2009 Visa Bulletin
Posted in NewsUSCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Published Apr 22,2009 By GCforPhDSource: USCIS Applicable to: H1B applicants WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced an updated number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program. USCIS has received approximately 44,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap. Additionally, the agency … Continue reading USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Posted in FAQGreen card and PHD
Published Apr 18,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: Can you please let me know the process to apply for green card with PHD Thanks Answer: In general the process is not very much different from other GC application processes. Phd’s have an advantage that they have a strong background to satisfy the USCIS requirements in the EB1A or EB2-NIW categories which allows … Continue reading Green card and PHD
Posted in FAQStudent with F1 visa and Green card
Published Apr 16,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: Dear Sir, I am a PhD student on F1 visa. I am finishing my PhD in august,2009. I have some questions regarding green card application: 1) do i have to get a post-doc appointment before I can apply for a green card? and I do have to be on a H1-B visa? 2) can … Continue reading Student with F1 visa and Green card
Posted in FAQQuestion on second GC petition
Published Apr 13,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: My wife is having H1B, employed as Pharmacist with retail chain store since October 2005. Our greencard application is filed in June 2007 and we got EAD too. As she is also having Ph.D. degree in Pharmacy from India, I like to know about greencard process (based on your information given in your website) … Continue reading Question on second GC petition
Posted in FAQQuestion on Phd in Engg Management and Green card
Published Apr 11,2009 By GCforPhDQuestion: Hello, My name is S. ——–. I am currently pursuing my Phd in Engineering Management @ Eastern Michigan University. I have few questions for you regarding green card processing 1. Firstly, Am I eligible to apply for GC under EB1 with a Phd in Engg Management? Can I apply my GC once I complete … Continue reading Question on Phd in Engg Management and Green card
Posted in FAQUSCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Published Apr 10,2009 By GCforPhDSource: USCIS Applicability: H1B applicants WASHINGTON April 9, 2009 — USCIS announced an updated number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program. USCIS has received approximately 42,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap. Additionally, the agency has received … Continue reading USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Posted in H1BDelay of Launch of the iCert PERM Portal
Published Apr 8,2009 By GCforPhDSource: murthy.com Applicability: PERM applicants There will be a delay in the launch of the new iCert PERM portal for processing labor certifications (LCs). This announcement was confirmed at an American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference on March 20, 2009, in Washington DC, by representatives of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). read more…
Posted in NewsNew I-9 forms required for employment eligibility
Published Apr 7,2009 By GCforPhDSource: USCIS Applicability: To all foriegn workers WASHINGTON, April 3, 2009 — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Rev. 02/02/09), goes into effect today for all U.S. employers. The revision date is printed on the lower right-hand corner of the form. The interim final rule, … Continue reading New I-9 forms required for employment eligibility
Posted in GeneralUSCIS Announces New Requirements for Hiring H-1B Foreign Workers
Published Apr 6,2009 By GCforPhDSource: USCIS news WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced additional requirements for employers, who receive funds through the Troubled Asset Relief Program or under section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (covered funding), before they may hire a foreign national to work in the H-1B specialty occupation category. The new “Employ … Continue reading USCIS Announces New Requirements for Hiring H-1B Foreign Workers
Posted in UncategorizedSelf help packets