Immigration News

AILA Recognizes H-1B Cap Reached; Recommends Changes to System

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) commented on Wednesday’s announcement from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 visas for fiscal year 2012 since the filing window opened on April 1st this year. “During… (Read more)

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2012. USCIS is notifying the public that yesterday, Nov. 22, 2011, was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start date in FY… (Read more)

FY2011 H-2B Cap Count

As of January 28, 2011, USCIS receipted 9,591 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 5,701 approved and 3,890 pending petitions. – AILA InfoNet

USCIS Requires Revised Forms I-129S and I-212 After January 6, 2011

USCIS will require the November 23, 2010, edition of Form I-129S and Form I-212 after January 6, 2011. – AILA InfoNet

USCIS Publishes Form M-767, Important Information for New Citizens

USCIS has published the Form M-767, Important Information for New Citizens, which includes information and resources for new U.S. citizens, including citizenship rights and responsibilities, as well as how to update social security information, register to vote, apply for a U.S. passport, and more. – AILA InfoNet

FY2011 H-1B Cap Count

USCIS updated its count of FY2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions. As of December 31, 2010, approximately 57,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 20,000 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. – AILA InfoNet

FY2011 H-2B Cap Count

As of December 31, 2010, USCIS receipted 35,070 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap for the first half of the fiscal year. This count includes 30,440 approved and 4,630 pending petitions. – AILA InfoNet

FY2011 H-2B Cap Count

As of December 24, 2010, USCIS receipted 32,062 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap for the first half of the fiscal year. This count includes 28,053 approved and 4,009 pending petitions. – AILA InfoNet

USCIS to Propose Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitions Subject to Numerical Limitations

USCIS will publish a proposed rule to establish a mandatory, Internet-based, electronic registration process for U.S. employers seeking to file H-1B petitions for workers that are subject to either the 65,000 or 20,000 annual numerical limitations. - AILA InfoNet

USCIS Important Notice About Changes to Some Civics Test Answers

USCIS issued a notice for naturalization applicants that on January 5, 2011, some civics test answers will change due to the recent federal elections. The notice includes guidance for answering questions 20, 23, and 47 on the civics test on or after January 5, 2011. - AILA InfoNet

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