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Immigration UpdateUSCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap on November 22, 2011
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
November 30, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration Team sent out a client alert on Monday, November 28th entitled "USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap on November 22, 2011".
Immigration Update
New H-1B Visas Still Available But For How Long?
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
October 13, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration team sent out an Immigration Client Alert on Thursday, October 13 entitled "New H-1B Visas Still Available But For How Long?"
Immigration Update
The H-2B Prevailing Wage Debacle - What This REALLY Means For Your Other DOL Filings
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
September 21, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration Team sent out a client alert on Wednesday, September 21 entitled "The H-2B Prevailing Wage Debacle - What This REALLY Means For Your Other DOL Filings".
Immigration Update
Changes to I-130 Filing Procedure Increases Processing Time
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
September 8, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration Team released a client alert on 9/8/11, discussing the changes to I-130 Filing Procedure Increases Processing Time for Family Members of US Citizens Living Abroad.
Immigration Update
DOL Suspends Wage Determination Processing
Global Immigration Group
August 2011
Department of Labor Suspends All Prevailing Wage Determination Processing
Immigration Update
Client I-9 Update
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
May 23, 2011
On Monday, May 23 the MVA Global Immigration team sent out an Immigration Update entitled "Client I-9 Update".
Immigration Update
April Showers Bring May Social Security No-Match Letters
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
May 4, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration team sent out a client alert entitled "April Showers Bring May Social Security No-Match Letters" on May 3, 2011.
Immigration Update
2012 H-1B Cap Opens....To Much Smaller Demand Than Expected
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
April 13, 2011
The Moore & Van Allen Global Immigration team sent out an Immigration alert entitled "2012 H-1B Cap Opens....To Much Smaller Demand Than Expected" on April 11, 2011.
Top 10 for 2011
Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits & Global Immigration Update
Sarah E. Buffett, Ana M. Flynn, Beth Yount Grimes, Alton (Larry) L. Gwaltney III, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Janet J. Higley, Daniel (Danny) L. Johnson, Jr., Anthony (Tony) T. Lathrop, Karin M. McGinnis, Christopher A. Ogiba, Paul J. Peralta, Randel E. Phillips, Scott D. Syfert, Ann P. West, John A. Zaloom
February 2011
It is a good time to focus on some top "to do" items in the employment, employee benefits and immigration arenas.
Immigration Update
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2011 H-1B Cap on January 27, 2011
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
January 28, 2011
The Global Immigration team released an Immigration Update entitled, "USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2011 H-1B Cap on January 27, 2011" on January 28th.
Immigration Update
Increase in Security Clearances for U.S. Visa Applicants with Technical Backgrounds from India and China
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
January 19, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration team released an Immigration alert entitled, "Increase in Security Clearances for U.S. Visa Applicants with Technical Backgrounds from India and China" on January 19, 2011.
Immigration Update
2011 H-1B Cap Numbers Going Fast
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
January 18, 2011
The MVA Global Immigration team released an Immigration alert entitled, "2011 H-1B Cap Numbers Going Fast" on January 18, 2011.
Immigration Update
New H-1B visas still available, but for how long?
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
December 16, 2010
The MVA Global Immigration team released an Immigration alert entitled, "New H-1B visas still available, but for how long?" on December 16, 2010.
Immigration Update
CIS Announces Important Changes to Form I-129
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
November 18, 2010
MVA's Global Immigration Team released an Immigration Update on 11/18 entitled, " CIS Announces Important Changes to Form I-129."
Immigration Update
New USCIS Fees Take Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
November 5, 2010
On Nov. 5th, MVA's Global Immigration Team released an Immigration Update entitled "New USCIS Fees Take Effect on Nov. 23, 2010."
Immigration Update
FY-2011 H-1B Cap Still Available - CAP NOT REACHED YET
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
July 19, 2010
MVA's Global Immigration team released an Immigration Update entitled "FY-2011 H-1B Cap Still Available - CAP NOT REACHED YET" on 7/19/2010.
Immigration Update
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
June 9, 2010
Moore & Van Allen's Global Immigration Team released an Immigration Update entitled "E-Verify Redesign Requires New Tutorial Completion to Continue Program Use."
Immigration Update
USCIS still accepting cap-subject H-1B filings
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
April 9, 2010
MVA's Global Immigration Team released an Immigration Update entitled "USCIS still accepting cap-subject H-1B filings."
Immigration Update
April 1st Filing Window for New H-1B visas is Quickly Approaching
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
February 17, 2010
The Global Immigration Team released its newest Immigration alert entitled "April 1st Filing Window for New H-1B visas is Quickly Approaching" on February 17th.
Immigration Update
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2010 H-1 Cap
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
December 23, 2009
On December 22, 2009, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had received a sufficient number of H-IB petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2010.
Top 10 for 2010
Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits & Global Immigration Update
Sarah E. Buffett, Ana M. Flynn, Beth Yount Grimes, Alton (Larry) L. Gwaltney III, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Daniel (Danny) L. Johnson, Jr., Anthony (Tony) T. Lathrop, Karin M. McGinnis, Christopher A. Ogiba, Paul J. Peralta, Randel E. Phillips, Scott D. Syfert, Ann P. West, John A. Zaloom
December 14, 2009
The year 2010 promises to bring with it continuing challenges for employers.
Immigration Update
New H-1B visas still available, but for how long?
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
November 3, 2009
Yesterday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) reported that as of October 25, 2009, it had received approximately 52,800 petitions against the 58,200 H-1B standard cap numbers available.
Immigration Update
USCIS Visits H-1B Employers and Employees
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
August 25, 2009
ICE launches nationwide I-9 Audit Initiative
MVA Immigration Team
July 6, 2009, Immigration Update
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching a new audit initiative by issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 652 businesses nationwide – which is more than ICE issued throughout all of last fiscal year.
Immigration Update
USCIS to Resume Premium Processing Option for Select Form I-140 Filings
Sarah E. Buffett, Stephen (Steve) M. Hader, Scott D. Syfert
June 24, 2009
USCIS announced today that effective June 29, 2009, it will resume Premium Processing Service for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, in accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(f)(2).
New Travel Requirements for U.S. Citizens
MVA Immigration Team
May 2009, Immigration Update
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the land and sea requirements of The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
Immigration Update
New Labor Condition Application (ETA-9035) Process Causes Filing Delays
MVA Immigration Team
May 6, 2009
Effective as of May 15, 2009, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will fully implement a new portal system, called iCERT, for the submission of the new ETA Form 9035E - Labor Condition Application (LCA).
Immigration Update
USCIS still accepting cap-subject H-1B filings
MVA Immigration Team
April 8, 2009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today (April 8, 2009) that it continues to accept H-1B nonimmigrant visa petitions subject to the fiscal year 2010 (FY 2010) cap.
Immigration Update
US Employers Now Required to Use New I-9 Form
MVA Immigration Team
April 3, 2009
As of April 3, 2009 a new Form I-9 is required. The new form and handbook are available.
Immigration Update
April 1 Deadline for Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Lottery Filing
MVA Immigration Team
March 3, 2009
As a reminder, April 1, 2009 will be the first day USCIS will accept new petitions for H-1B Professional Worker Visas. USCIS has a cap of 65,000 H-1B visas(as well as an additional 20,000 for U.S. Masters degree holders), available per CIS fiscal year which runs from October 1 to September 30.
Immigration Update
USCIS Publishes Notice of Delay of I-9 Interim Final Rule
MVA Immigration Team
February 4, 2009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has delayed the effective date of its interim final rule ``Documents Acceptable for Employment Eligibility Verification,'' for 60 days, from February 2, 2009 to April 3, 2009.
Immigration Update
USCIS Revises Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
MVA Immigration Team
January 29, 2009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently revised Form I-9 in an effort to streamline the Employment Eligibility Verification process.
Immigration Update
Changes to Visa Requirements for Switzerland
MVA Immigration Team
January 15, 2009
Switzerland has recently become part of the Schengen visa scheme and therefore the requirements for U.S. permanent residents (aka "green card holders") and non-immigrant visa holders living in the U.S. traveling to Switzerland has changed.
Immigration Update
Increase in Security Clearances for U.S. Visa Applicants
Immigration Team
January 13, 2009
MVA has identified a recent trend in U.S. Consulates abroad subjecting larger numbers of nonimmigrant visa applicants to extensive security clearances.
Immigration Update
Preparing for the FY2010 H-1B Deadline
MVA Immigration Team
December 16, 2008
As a reminder, April 1, 2009 will be the first day USCIS will accept new petitions for H-1B Professional Worker Visas.
Immigration Update
Seven New Countries to be Added to the Visa Waiver Program
MVA Immigration Team
November 17, 2008
On October 20, 2008, President George Bush announced that seven countries will be added to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Immigration Update
TN Status for Mexican and Canadian Nationals Extended to Three Years
MVA Immigration Team
October 27, 2008
On October 15th, USCIS announced by publication in the Federal Register that they are extending the maximum period of admission for Canadian and Mexican nationals in TN status from one year to three years.
Immigration Update
New Electronic System for Travel Authorization ("ESTA")
Immigration Practice Team
The United States Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") has launched a new online travel authorization program that will become mandatory for any visa waiver travel that will occur on or after January 12, 2009.
Immigration Update
E-Verify Now Mandatory for Federal Contractors
MVA Immigration Team
June 9, 2008
On June 9, 2008, the White House issued an Executive Order amending Executive Order 12989, to state that contracting agencies may not enter into contracts with employers that do not use an electronic employment eligibility verification system designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Immigration Update
H-1B "Cap Gap" Provisions for F-1 Students
MVA Immigration Team
April 23, 2008
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has recently announced "Cap Gap" provisions for F-1 students who are beneficiaries of H-1B petitions selected in the fiscal year 2009 H-1B lottery process.
Immigration Update
USCIS REACHES FY 2009 H-1B CAP
MVA Immigration Team
April 8, 2008
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated cap for fiscal year 2009.
Immigration Update
New F-1 Optional Practical Training Regulations
MVA Immigration Team
April 8, 2008
Citizenship and Immigration Services (“CIS”) published a new interim final regulation, effective immediately.
Immigration Update
USCIS Revises Re-entry Permit Application Process
MVA Immigration Team
On March 5, 2008, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued revised instructions for filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document for Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) requesting re-entry permits.
Immigration Update
Preparing for the FY2009 H-1B Cap
MVA Immigration Team
January 15, 2008
As a reminder, April 1, 2008 will be the first day USCIS will accept new petitions for H-1B Professional Worker Visas.
Immigration Update
Immigration Team
December 18, 2007, Immigration Update - Issue 003
10-Fingerprint Scanners to Deploy at all Ports of Entry and New Documentation Requirement for Travelers
Immigration Update
New I-9 Form Becomes Mandatory
Immigration Team
November 27, 2007
On November 26th 2007, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) published in the Federal Register that use of the new I-9 form will become mandatory on any I-9 forms completed on or after December 26th, 2007.
Immigration Update
USCIS Releases New I-9 Form
Immigration Practice Team
November 8, 2007
Revisions to new I-9 form bring the form into compliance with latest immigration laws.
Immigration Update
USCIS Publishes Final Rule on Travel for H & L Nonimmigrants
Immigration Team
November 1, 2007
Immigration Update
USCIS Raises Filing Fees as of July 30, 2007
Immigration Practice Team
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increases fees for petitions and applications.
Immigration Update
H-1B Visa Cap
Immigration Practice Team
As of April 1, 2007, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service ("CIS") will begin accepting H-1B Cap Subject Petitions for the new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007. Unlike other visa types, H-1B Professional Worker visas are subject to a limitation – or "cap" – on the number of petitions that the CIS will grant each federal fiscal year.
Immigration Update
H-1B Cap Imminent for U.S. Masters Degree Holders
Immigration Practice Team
As of July 6, 2006, USCIS has received or granted more than 15,000 H-1B applications for foreign workers with a U.S. Advanced Degree. The cap of 20,000 will soon be reached.
Immigration Update
H-1B Cap Imminent
Immigration Practice Team
As of May 25, 2006, USCIS approved 7,718 H-1B beneficiaries (not holding a U.S. Advanced Degree) with an additional 41,316 applications pending, for a total of 49,034 applications either granted or pending.