March 2010 Important Immigration News
Kuck Immigration Partners LLC
1. H-1B Update: Filing Date Approaches; Scrutiny at POEs Increases; USCIS Issues H-1B Guidance Under Economic Stimulus - Employers will be able to submit cap-subject H-1B petitions on April 1, 2010, for the FY 2011 H-1B program.
2. State Dept. Proposes Fee Changes for Consular Services - Among other things, the application fee for an employment-based immigrant visa processed on the basis of an I-140 petition will increase to $720.
3. USCIS To Issue Revised Approval Notices for Certain I-129s and I-539s - Certain Notices of Approval were issued between January 20 and 27, 2010, with incorrect or missing information.
4. Labor Dept. Publishes H-2A Final Rule - The final rule affects various aspects of the temporary agricultural employment of H-2A workers.
5. USCIS Changes Filing Location for Employment Authorization Application - USCIS has revised filing instructions and addresses for the I-765.
6. USCIS Revises Permanent Residence Application, Changes Filing Locations - USCIS has posted a revised I-485 and changed the filing locations.
7. Kerry, Lugar Introduce Immigrant Entrepreneur Bill - The "StartUp Visa Act of 2010" would allow certain immigrant entrepreneurs to receive a two-year visa under a new EB-6 category.
8. ETA Announces 2010 Adverse Effect Wage Rates and Maximum Meal and Travel Charges for H-2A Agricultural Worker Employers - The H-2A AEWR is based on USDA data.
9. ICE Updates List of SEVP-Approved Schools - ICE has released the latest updated list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program approved schools.
10. USCIS Issues Guidance on H Nonimmigrants in the CNMI and Guam - H-1B and H-2B workers in the CNMI and Guam are exempt from the caps.
11. GLOBAL Immigration: News from Australia, Mexico, Canada - This article presents updates on the latest reforms and revisions to immigration laws and regulations.
Also in this issue:
New Publications and Items of Interest
Government Agency Links
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