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USCIS Will Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2018 Beginning April 3

Posted onMarch 15, 2017August 14, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2018 cap on April 3, 2017. All cap-subject H-1B petitions filed before April 3, 2017, for the FY 2018 cap will be rejected. The H-1B program allows companies Read More …

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Success Story: US Embassy in Australia Approved E-2 Visa to Our Client

Posted onMarch 10, 2017August 15, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

On March 2, 2017, the US embassy in Australia approved another E-2 investor visa application to a Lin & Valdez LLP client.  After a short interview, the applied E-2 visas were granted. Our client in this case has made investment in US focusing on the business of on-line trading Read More …

CategoriesE-2 Treaty Investor Visa

US President Donald Trump Signs New Travel Ban, Exempts Iraq

Posted onMarch 7, 2017August 14, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

Washington (CNN) US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Monday that bans immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, dropping Iraq from January’s previous order, and reinstates a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. The new travel ban comes six weeks after Trump’s original executive Read More …

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USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions

Posted onMarch 3, 2017August 14, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

Starting April 3, 2017, USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B petitions. This suspension may last up to 6 months. While H-1B premium processing is suspended, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for a Form Read More …

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USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions

Posted onMarch 3, 2017August 14, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

Starting April 3, 2017, USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B petitions. This suspension may last up to 6 months. While H-1B premium processing is suspended, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for a Form Read More …

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Success Story: US Embassy in Canada Approved Another E-2 to Our Client

Posted onFebruary 14, 2017August 15, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

On Feb. 1, 2017, the US embassy in Canada approved another E-2 investor visa application to a Lin & Valdez LLP client.  After a short interview, the applied E-2 visas were granted. Our client in this case has made investment in US. The investment is through the acquisition of Read More …

CategoriesE-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Success Story: Another EB-5 Application for Immigrant Investor Approved

Posted onFebruary 7, 2017August 16, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

The USCIS on Jan. 26, 2017 approved another EB-5 immigrant investor application we filed for our client.  This case was filed on March 24, 2014.  Before the case was approved, we responded to a Request for Evidence from the USCIS and the approval was issued consequent to Read More …

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Sample Success Story: I-601A Provisional Waiver Granted

Posted onFebruary 2, 2017August 14, 2019Authoradmin

On Oct. 4, 2018, the USCIS granted another I-601A provisional waiver we filed for our client.  The application was received by the USCIS on Feb. 12, 2018. With the waiver our client will return to her country and will be able to return to the US with a Read More …

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Success Story: PERM Labor Certification Approved for Vessel Captain

Posted onFebruary 2, 2017August 16, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

On Jan. 24, 2017 the Department of Labor certified and approved another PERM labor certification we filed for our client. This labor certification application was filed by an emloyer for the position of Vessel Captain. This case was filed on Nov. 23, 2016 and was approved outright Read More …

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DHS on the entry of LPR and compliance with court orders and the president’s executive order

Posted onJanuary 30, 2017August 14, 2019AuthoradminLeave a comment

STATEMENT BY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY JOHN KELLY ON THE ENTRY OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS INTO THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON – In applying the provisions of the president’s executive order, I hereby deem the entry of lawful permanent residents to be in the national Read More …

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  • USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 (Medical Report) Validity Period
  • USCIS Extends Initial Registration Period for FY 2025 H-1B Cap to 03/25/2024
  • Reminder: Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Takes Effect Today
  • Success Story: PERM Labor Certification Approved for an Accountant
  • Success Story:  E-2 Granted by the USCIS on Sept. 6, 2023
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