ImmLegal News & Informationhttp://immlegal.com/newsinfo/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:44:21 +0000en-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.166 (http://www.squarespace.com)Visa Bulletin for July 2013visa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:42:43 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2013/6/11/visa-bulletin-for-july-2013.html1212318:14171132:33890995Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/2004. Click here for the Visa Bulletin

 

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-33890995.xmlFEIN Verifications DelayedDOLDepartment of LaborH-1B quotaRamchand & Raval, P.C.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:44:40 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2013/3/28/fein-verifications-delayed.html1212318:14171132:33165312DOL has said that FEIN verifications may be delayed due to the sheer volume of verifications being submitted in anticipation of H1B lottery.

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-33165312.xmlVisa Bulletin For April 2013vvisa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:03:38 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2013/3/24/visa-bulletin-for-april-2013.html1212318:14171132:33116688Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/2004. Click here for the Visa Bulletin

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-33116688.xmlVisa Bulletin For March 2013vvisa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:53:00 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2013/2/15/visa-bulletin-for-march-2013.html1212318:14171132:32855457Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/04. Click here for the Visa Bulletin

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-32855457.xmlVisa Bulletin for February 2013visa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:44:06 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2013/1/24/visa-bulletin-for-february-2013.html1212318:14171132:32623719Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/04. Click here for the Visa Bulletin

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-32623719.xmlVisa Bulletin for January 2013visa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:12:59 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2012/12/14/visa-bulletin-for-january-2013.html1212318:14171132:32036310
Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/04. Click here for the Visa Bulletin]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-32036310.xmlU.S. Mission in India Expands Interview Waiver Programconsular processinginterview waiver programRamchand & Raval, P.C.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:55:17 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2012/11/22/us-mission-in-india-expands-interview-waiver-program.html1212318:14171132:31289526In 2011, consular officers processed about 700,000 nonimmigrant visa applications, an increase of about 11% from the previous year. In its initiative to process visa applications expeditiously, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi released a press release (November 19, 2012) announcing the expansion of the Interview Waiver Program (IWP).

Under an expanded Interview Waiver Program the following visa categories will be covered:

  • Business/Tourism (B1 and/or B2);
  • Dependent (J2, H4, L2)
  • Transit (C) and/or Crew Member (D) - including C1/D.
  • Children applying before their 7th birthday traveling on any visa class
  • Applicants applying on or after their 80th birthday traveling on any visa class
  • Children applying before their 14th birthday traveling on any visa class
  • Students returning to attend the same school and same program
  • Temporary workers on H1-B visas
  • Temporary workers on Individual L1-A or Individual L1-B visas

The press release also warns us that not all applications will be accepted for streamlined processing and that consular officers may interview any visa applicant in any category.  Furthermore, applicants who are renewing their visas may still need to make a biometrics appointment and all applicants must submit all required fees and the DS-160 application form.

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-31289526.xmlVisa Bulletin for December 2012visa bulletinRamchand & Raval, P.C.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:23:11 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2012/11/8/visa-bulletin-for-december-2012.html1212318:14171132:30345281Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is currently at 09/01/04. Click here for the Visa Bulletin

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-30345281.xmlNew I-140 Form Available (Adobe Fillable)I-140Ramchand & Raval, P.C.Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:07:55 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2012/11/3/new-i-140-form-available-adobe-fillable.html1212318:14171132:30290975USCIS made a public statement announcing the availability of a new Form I-140 (October 2012 edition), Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. USCIS affirms that the editions dated January 6, 2010 and later will be accepted until December 30, 2012.

]]>http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/rss-comments-entry-30290975.xmlBALCA Upholds Denial Where Attorney Failed to Sign ETA 9089 in Audit ResponseBALCAPERMPERM AuditRamchand & Raval, P.C.Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:23:03 +0000http://immlegal.com/newsinfo/2012/10/28/balca-upholds-denial-where-attorney-failed-to-sign-eta-9089.html1212318:14171132:30136281In the Matter of TLH Construction, 8/19/10, BALCA affirmed a denial where the attorney did not sign the ETA 9089 that was submitted with the audit response. BALCA noted that the instructions provided clear notice to the employer that the 9089  must be signed the attorney or representative agent.

In light of the recent increase in PERM audits, practitioners should take note and make proper preparations for their PERM audit file.

 

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