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Saturday, March 12, 2005
Administrative Appeals Office processing time report for the period ended 3/2/05 - 03/12/05
The attached pdf file represents the Administrative Appeals Office processing time report for the period ended 3/2/05. [ more ]
Department of Labor Provides Information on Filing of New Labor Certification Form - 03/12/05
The attached pdf file repreents a summary of discussion in a Labor Dept. focus group on the new Form ETA 9089 for PERM includes the process for registration for electronic filing, how the process will work, and information about some of the specific questions on the form.
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BIA Reaffirms Matter of Gabryelsky, Despite Changes to 212(c) - 03/12/05
In a very important decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) held that a respondent may seek a waiver of inadmissibility under section 212(c) in conjunction with an application for adjustment of status, despite regulatory changes relating to the availability of section 212(c) relief. In re Greg Fabian Azurin, 23 I&N Dec. 695 (BIA 2005) Int. Dec. 3505. [ more ]
Thursday, March 10, 2005
How long are the Medical submitted with an Adjustment of Status application valid for? - 03/10/05
According to a memo by USCIS, they are valid until the adjustment of status application is adjudicated. Please see policy memo below. [ more ]
What is the Affect of Travel After Filing a Request for a Change of Nonimmigrant Status - 03/10/05
According to a memo from Thomas Cook (HQPGM), travel After Filing a Request for a Change of Nonimmigrant Status has the affect of having the application abanoned. [ more ]
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
USCIS Revises Guidance for I-485 Interview Waivers - 03/09/05
Guidance from William Yates revises the criteria for when an interview can be waived for adjustment of status cases. [ more ]
DOL Issues Guidance to SWAs on Transition to PERM - 03/09/05
Guidance from the Labor Department's to the State Work Force agencies (SWAs) indicating what activities they should and should not engage in with respect to permanent labor certification applications as of 3/28/05, the effective date of PERM. [ more ]
Link to PERM On-Line - 03/09/05
Although the site will not be functional until 3/28/05, the URL to the PERM on-line filing system is now designated at Click here . [ more ]
Update on the Backlog Reduction Centers - 03/09/05
This Q&A provides answers to questions on the backlog reduction efforts, including information regarding processing status at the backlog reduction centers, training, satellite offices, and standards.
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DOL Issues FAQs on PERM - 03/09/05
The Labor Department has issued its first set of Frequently Asked Questions on the PERM labor certification process.
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DOL Issues Prevailing Wage Guidance - 03/09/05
Labor Department has issued guidance to SWAs on determining prevailing wages for "nonagricultural immigration programs" under the H-1B Reform Act. See complete guide below.
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USCIS Will Apply 20,000 Fiscal 2005 H-1B Numbers to All Qualified H-1Bs - 03/09/05
USCIS has issued an announcement indicating that it intends to administer the exemption for 20,000 H-1Bs under the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 in a manner that will make eligible "all qualified H-1B nonimmigrant aliens...." Eligibility "will not be limited to those individuals holding a master's degree or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher learning." [ more ]
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