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USCIS Ombudsman Recommends Changes to H-1B LCA Acceptance Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 23, 2009, the USCIS Ombudsman recommended changes to the H-1B filing process in light of errors and delays in the approval of Labor Condition Applications (LCA). The Ombudsman recommended that: 1) USCIS reinstate the previous practice of temporarily accepting an H-1B petition supported by proof of timely filing of an […]

Final Rule Issued to Remove HIV Travel Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a final rule removing HIV from the definiion of communicable disease of public health significance and remove references to HIV from the scope of medical examinations for aliens. The change removes HIV from the list […]

President Obama Extends Programs for Religious Workers, Physicians, and E-Verify

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111–83, FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations. The bill extends several immigration related programs for an additional two year period. The bill also provides statutory authority for USCIS to complete processing of permanent residence applications for relatives of immigrant sponsors who […]

USCIS Dallas Field Office Processing Immediate Relative Petitions Quickly

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Chander Law Firm recommends that individuals under the jurisdiction of the Dallas USCIS Field Office seeking to obtain permanent resident status in the immediate relative category consider filing their applications immediately as the Dallas Field Office is meeting record processing timelines. Jointly filed immediate relative petitions and adjustment of status applications […]

USCIS Revises Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

From USCIS.gov — USCIS revised Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. _____ USCIS Update: USCIS Revises Form I-601, Application for Waiver USCIS has revised Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Revision Date 04/06/09 N, OMB Expiration Date 04/30/11) to make it easier for applicants to complete. Applicants may now […]

USCIS Issues Guidance on Public Charge

USCIS.gov — USCIS issues guidance on the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The agency clarifies that non-cash benefits and special-purpose cash benefits that are not intended for income maintenance are not subject to public charge consideration. Of special note medicare, CHIP, WIC, housing benefits, earned Social Security benefits, and unemployment insurance benefits are not considered […]

USCIS Issues Guidance on Transitional Worker Program for CNMI

From USCIS.gov — USCIS issues a press release regarding the implementation of a transitional worker program for the CNMI _________ USCIS Establishes Transitional Worker Program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published an interim final rule in the Federal Register that creates a Transitional Worker […]

USCIS Q & A Regarding Amendments to CNMI Regulations

From USCIS.gov — USCIS issues guidance regarding amendments to CNMI regulations. ____________ Questions and Answers: USCIS Amends Immigration Regulations Relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Background On May 8, 2008, President Bush signed into law Public Law 110–229, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA). Title VII of this law […]

USCIS Amends Regulations Relating to CNMI

From USCIS.gov — USCIS revises wording of certain immigration regulations relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. ______ Update: USCIS Amends Immigration Regulations Relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced an interim final rule […]