The Department of Labor issued extends the transition period filing procedures for H-2A visas set out in a December 18, 2008 final rule through June 1, 2010.

On December 21, 2009, the legislation authorizing the H-1C nursing program will sunset (expire). The Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act was passed to reduce the shortage of qualified nurses in health...

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) broadened the discretion of Immigration Courts to grant continuances in removal cases where the respondent is seeking adjustment of status through an employment-based petition. 

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The December 2009 Visa Bulletin was released. Third preference employment-based processing dates are June 1, 2002 for all chargeable areas. Second preference numbers remain current for all countries except China and India. ...

USCIS has announced that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions without an approved labor condition application (LCA) from the Department of Labor between November 5, 2009 and March 4, 2010.