Monthly Archives: July 2014

Visa Processing System Experiencing Problems – Global US Visa and Passport Processing Delays Possible

We are getting updates from the U.S. Department of State and from other sources that the global visa processing system used by the Department of State to process U.S. visa applications and passports is experiencing technical problems -- as a result, U.S. Consulates around the world are unable, at least temporarily, to complete visa application [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:18-04:00July 24th, 2014|Articles, News, Travel, Visa Processing|

USCIS Clarifications on H-1B Nurse Requirements Open Door for More Approvals

In a policy memorandum dated July 11, 2014, USCIS has provided some guidance and clarifications as to the applicable standards for adjudication of H-1B petitions for nurses.   While USCIS continues to maintain the position that most nurses may not qualify for an H-1B due to the fact that a bachelor's degree is not normally requires, [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:18-04:00July 23rd, 2014|Articles, H-1B, News, Policy|

Current PERM Processing Times (July 8, 2014)

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. The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided an update [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:18-04:00July 23rd, 2014|Articles, DOL, News, PERM|

Your H-1B Employee Can File a Non-Compliance Complaint. What Employers Need to Know.

H-1B visa holders are allowed to work temporarily in the U.S. for sponsoring employers and they often comprise of highly skilled professionals working in the difficult to fill positions in the tech, medical and education industries. In most business circumstances, hiring an H-1B visa holder is a successful and thriving event for both the employer [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:19-04:00July 21st, 2014|Compliance, Employers, H-1B|

August 2014 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Moves Forward by Four Months; EB-3 ROW and FB-2A Remain Unchanged

The U.S. State Department has just released the August 2014 Visa Bulletin which is the eleventh Visa Bulletin for the FY2014 fiscal year.   The major headline in the upcoming month’s Visa Bulletin is the significant (four month) forward movement in EB-2 India, the significant (two years) forward movement in EB-3 China and the lack of [...]

By |2017-05-20T21:47:19-04:00July 8th, 2014|Articles, I-485, News, Visa Bulletin|

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