Archive for June 2010
FY2011 H-1B Numbers Update – 23,500 Regular and 10,000 Masters Cap Visas Used (Jun 25, 2010)
USCIS released the weekly FY2011 information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of June 25, 2010, USCIS has received approximately 23,500 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (an increase of only 600 over the week). Similarly, as of June 25, there were 10,000 H-1B visas filed subject to the U.S. Masters cap which has 20,000 limit (an increase of only 300 over the week).
FY2011 H-1B Numbers Update – 22,900 Regular and 9,700 Masters Cap Visas Used (June 18, 2010)
USCIS released the weekly FY2011 information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of June 18, 2010, USCIS has received approximately 22,900 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (an increase of only 700 over the week). Similarly, as of June 18, there were 9,700 H-1B visas filed subject to the U.S. Masters cap which has 20,000 limit (an increase of only 300 over the week).
H-1B Statistics for Fiscal Year 2009
Each year, the Department of Homeland Security is required by law to provide to Congress a report on the characteristics of the H-1B specialty occupation workers. The report for fiscal year 2009 (FY2009) which covers October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009 was released recently.
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In addition to being able to obtain basic case status information or obtain services related to immigration through the USCIS customer service phone line, InfoPass is a free service which allows scheduling an appointment with a USCIS immigration officer by using the Internet. InfoPass is helpful for resolving immigration issues that are best handled by a trained USCIS immigration officer or where certain information or documents need to be presented for review or processing.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges the January 2010 Neufeld Memo on Employer-Employee Relationship
We have written extensively in the past regarding the January 8, 2010 Neufeld Memo which introduced guidance requiring H-1B applications to show proof of employer-employee relationship between the H-1B petitioner and beneficiary. The Neufeld Memo has affected mostly staffing and consulting companies where the H-1B beneficiaries are employed at third-party worksites.
FY2011 H-1B Numbers Update – 22,200 Regular and 9,400 Masters Cap Visas Used (June 11, 2010)
USCIS released the weekly FY2011 information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of June 11, 2010, USCIS has received approximately 22,200 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (an increase of only 1,400 over a two-week period). Similarly, as of June 11, there were 9,400 H-1B visas filed subject to the U.S. Masters cap which has 20,000 limit (an increase of only 700 over a two-week period).
July 2010 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Jumps Ahead by Ten Months; Gradual Movement in EB-3
The July 2010 Visa Bulletin was released earlier this afternoon by the State Department. The tenth visa bulletin for the fiscal year 2010 brings some substantial forward movement in the EB-2 India category which had not moved for the past few months. Also, there is some gradual forward across all EB-3 employment-based categories.
USCIS to Launch a Redesigned E-Verify Site
USCIS has unveiled a substantial redesign of the E-Verify system website. The changes are both in terms of design and functionality. The new E-Verify site will go live on June 13th, and USCIS has advised us that all user accounts will remain valid and active.
Texas Service Center Launches I-485 Notification Pilot Program
The Texas Service Center (TSC) recently launched a pilot program pursuant to which employment-based I-485 applicants can facilitate TSC processes relating to specific stages of the employment-based adjustment of status. A special email address has been designated for this purpose: ebupdate.tsc@dhs.gov.
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FY2011 H-1B Numbers Update – 20,800 Regular and 8,700 Masters Cap Visas Used (May 28, 2010)
USCIS released the weekly FY2011 information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of May 28, 2010, USCIS has received approximately 20,800 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (a weekly increase of only 1,200). Similarly, as of May 28, there were 8,700 H-1B visas filed subject to the U.S. Masters cap which has 20,000 limit (a weekly increase of only 500).
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