U.S. Immigration Attorneys and Counselors

Archive for December 2011

Dec

Happy Holidays!

We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support throughout this year and for making it a special one for us. We are happy and privileged to have you as clients and readers and we wish you the happiest of holidays!

Immigration Chat – New Time – 3 pm ET

When clients and readers speak, we listen! Due to a number of comments and requests, we are changing the time of our immigration chat from 9 pm to 3 pm (eastern time). Please join us this week and in the future for our immigration chat.

Dec

AAO Processing Times (December 1, 2011)

Our office has established a reputation as one of the leading practices for handling appeals with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and we often receive inquiries not only about the procedural aspects of an AAO appeal but also about the current processing times for AAO cases. The AAO processing times are published monthly, at the beginning of the month, and we are providing monthly updates and analysis for the benefit of our clients and readers.

Dec

January 2012 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India and China Advance by Nine and a Half Months; Slow Movement in EB-3; FB1 Advances Again; Moderate Movement in FB2A

The U.S. State Department just released the January 2012 Visa Bulletin which is the fourth Visa Bulletin for the FY2012 fiscal year. The major headline in the upcoming month’s bulletin is the significant forward movement in EB-2 India and China (by nine and a half months) and the continued forward movement in FB1.

Dec

Current PERM Processing Times (as of December 6, 2011)

Our office handles a substantial number of ETA Form 9089 – Permanent Labor Certification (“PERM”) applications and we are closely monitoring the current PERM processing times not only for the benefit of our clients but also to be able to predict longer-term trends in PERM processing.

Dec

We Are Hiring – Open Immigration Paralegal Position

The Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC is a boutique law firm specializing in employment-based immigration and representing individuals and employers. We are also growing fast. As a result, we are looking for smart, creative people who will give 100 percent. In exchange, we’ll provide tremendous opportunities for growth, development and professional fulfillment. We have the following open position.

Dec

Update on H.R. 3012 – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act Clears the U.S. House of Representatives

There has been a considerable amount of discussion, excitement and, unfortunately, some incorrect rumors over the past few weeks regarding possible changes to the way employment-based immigrant visas are allocated. Our office has been receiving many requests to comment on and speculate on what may happen with the proposed legislation. To avoid fueling rumors, we wanted to wait until Congress takes some concrete steps towards the passage of this legislation before we provide updates.

Dec

USCIS Online Systems Will be Unavailable Over the Weekend (12/2-12/5)

USCIS has issued an alert that a number of key online systems will be unavailable due to system maintenance from Friday, December 2nd at 7pm (EST) until Monday, December 5th at 9am (EST). As a result, there will be no access or service to the following USCIS online systems and tools:

We are Hiring!

Immigration Paralegal

New! Immigration Live Chat

Live Immigration Chat - Immigration Attorneys Answer Your Questions

Visa Bulletin Forecast

Free Initial Consultation

Client Testimonials

Testimonial B.T., U.S. (December 27, 2011). "Thank you kindly for your excellent service throughout the entire [employment-based green card] process. I have been so impressed and grateful for your clear and timely communication. You are very well organized and knowledgeable about the entire [...] process. We always felt you were representing us well and moving us through all of the requirements in a very expeditious and professional manner."
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