The September 2009 Visa Bulletin is available. The third employment category is still unavailable. However, the Fourth Category — Special Immigrant Category and the Certain Religious Worker Category became UNAVAILABLE. They expe
Because of the new regulations concerning Religious Workers enacted last year — the category for non-ministers is set to expire on September 30, 2009.
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Visa Bulletin for September 2009
Posted in Business Visas, Legal Permanent Resident, Work based US residence on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
H1-B Cap Count Update for FY 2010
Posted in Business Visas, H1-B, tagged Business Visa, H1-B on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
H1B numbers are still available. As of July 10, USCIS reports that only 44,900 H1-B cap subject applications have been received.
Therefore, the H1-B route is still a good avenue for many clients.
L-1: Intra Company Transfers
Posted in Business Visas, L-1 on June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For US companies wishing to transfer in foreign employees from their foreign counterparts, the L-1 is particularly useful.
The L-1 status is available to persons who have worked abroad for one continuous year within the preceding three years and who are transferred temporarily to the U.S. to work in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge capacity [...]
H1-B Count as of June 5, 2009: Numbers Available
Posted in Business Visas, H1-B on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
USCIS reports that as of June 5, 2009, it has received 44,400 H1-B petitions subject to the cap thus far. That’s far short of the 65,000 visas cap limit.
EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended
Posted in Business Visas, Legal Permanent Resident, tagged EB-5, Immigrant Investor Visa, Regional Center Program on March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The US Senate just passed the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill. It is now headed to President Obama for approval, which is expected.
The EB-5 Regional Center Program extension (not to be mistaken with the regular EB-5 program) was part of the above bill. The earlier extension originally sunset earlier this week, but with the [...]
EB-5 Generally: Investor Visa
Posted in Business Visas, EB-5, Legal Permanent Resident on January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
EB-5 Investor Visa is useful for those who want to start a business in the US with a substantial amount ($500,000 to one million dollars) and create 10 jobs. It offers permanent residency (green card), which is an advantage of other business visas, such as the E-2.
Visa Bulletin December 2008
Posted in Business Visas, Legal Permanent Resident, Work based US residence, tagged Visa Bulletin on November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
December 2008 VISA BULLETIN
The above photo is a departure from our normal “bulletin” photo. I just returned from a trip to China, which was fantastic. I highly recommend people to check out China — a week in Shanghai and a week in Beijing.
The only thing about the December 2008 Visa Bulletin that you should know, [...]
November 2008 Visa Bulletin
Posted in Business Visas, Legal Permanent Resident, tagged Visa Bulletin on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The November 2008 Visa Bulletin.
EB-5 Investor Visa Regional Center Pilot Program Update
Posted in Business Visas, EB-5, Work based US residence, tagged Business Visa, EB-5, Investor Visa, Regional Center on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program has been extended until March 6, 2009 (yes, that’s next year). Presumably,further extensions (or a permanent one) would be taken up by the next administration. The extension was part of HR 2638 that also extended the E-Verify program. Without the extension, then the Regional Center Pilot [...]
October 2008 Visa Bulletin
Posted in Business Visas, Legal Permanent Resident, tagged Visa Bulletin on September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Where has all the time gone? It’s already time for a new visa bulletin.
Click Here For The October 2008 Visa Bulletin
As expected, the third category of employment visas (“Skilled Workers + Other Worker”) category became available once more.
