Visa Bulletin – Immigration Attorney

CSPA and USCIS Interpretation Problems
- September 13, 2012
- Category: CSPA, USCIS, Visa Bulletin
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I was representing a client at her green card interview at USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) earlier this week. With this client of mine, we had filed her I-130 visa petition before her I-485 green card adjustment of status application to preserve her rights under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). During the course of

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CHINA-MAINLAND BORN FAMILY FOURTH PREFERENCE CATEGORY VISA ANNOUNCEMENT
- March 20, 2012
- Category: China, Family 4th Preference, Visa Bulletin
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The Department of State has made the following announcement in its April 2012 Visa Bulletin:

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Nov 2011 Visa Bulletin: Most Favorable EB-2 Movement Since August 2007 for Chinese & Indian Applicants
- October 6, 2011
- Category: EB-2, Visa Bulletin
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Based on the November 2011 Visa Bulletin, : Chinese & Indian Applicants will see the most Favorable Employment Based Second Movement Since August 2007. This could generate increased filings in this category. The visa numbers, of course, could always retrogress in the future. For further information, click: VISA BULLETIN

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H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns
December 20, 2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued its long-awaited H-1B modernization rule. The final rule takes effect on January 17, 2025. USCIS describes several of the regulations as codifying policies the agency has followed for years. The agency also emphasized that several of the regulations were enacted to strengthen “program integrity.” The final rule […] The post H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
Mass Deportations Will Undermine Our Safety
December 19, 2024
When the Trump administration deported Goura Ndiaye, he had lived in the United States for 20 years, running his own business as an electrician, working as primary breadwinner for his three U.S. citizen daughters, and serving as an active member of his church in Ohio. For 10 years, Goura regularly checked in with immigration authorities […] The post Mass Deportations Will Undermine Our Safety appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule
December 13, 2024
On December 13, the Biden administration issued a permanent rule that automatically extends the validity of certain work permits by up to 540 days if they are timely renewed. The American Immigration Council and many other organizations and businesses made this a key ask to the outgoing administration to protect workers from employment gaps as […] The post Businesses and Workers Get Win with Permanent Work Permit Extension Rule appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level
December 6, 2024
State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration policy, it will be increasingly […] The post Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]
What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?
December 6, 2024
In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second term. We expect a flurry of immigration-related executive actions within days, including a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement in the interior of the United States. On the campaign trail, Trump promised that on “day one” he would “launch the largest deportation program of […] The post What Will Mass Deportations Look Like? appeared first on Immigration Impact. […]

CSPA and USCIS Interpretation Problems

CHINA-MAINLAND BORN FAMILY FOURTH PREFERENCE CATEGORY VISA ANNOUNCEMENT

Nov 2011 Visa Bulletin: Most Favorable EB-2 Movement Since August 2007 for Chinese & Indian Applicants