Immigration News

Nonimmigrant Visas - As of January 19th, 2010, all nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants in India must use the new DS-160 web-based application.  We no longer accept forms DS-156, 157 or 158.  See:  mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ds-160-web-applicaton.html and www.vfsusa.co.in/USIndia/working_ds160.html.  FAQ's for DS-160: travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4401.html

The Febuary 2010 Visa Bulletin shows limited advancement in most Employment-Based Second (EB-2) and Third (EB-3) Preference categories, however EB-2 and EB-3 for India remain unchanged.

Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count reached.  Read More...

The January 2010 Visa Bulletin shows limited advancement in most Employment-Based Second (EB-2) and Third (EB-3) Preference categories, however EB-2 for India remains unchanged.

The December 2009 Visa Bulletin shows most categories remain unchanged with very limited advancement in the Employment-Based Third Preference Category (EB-3) for India.

The November 2009 Visa Bulletin shows limited advancement in the Employment-Based Second Preference Category (EB-2) for China while India remains unchanged.  There continues to be availability in the EB-3 category with limited advancement in some categories.

USCIS continues to accept H-1B petitions for Fiscal Year 2010.  Read More...

The October 2009 Visa Bulletin shows the availability of visa numbers for the start of FY-2010.  The Employment-Based Second Preference Category (EB-2) for India and China shows limited advancement.  There is once again availability in the EB-3 category.

Registration Period for the 2011 Diversity Visa Lottery to Begin October 2, 2009. Read More...

USCIS posts FAQs on Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Availability.  Read More...

USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing Service for Form I-140.  Read More...

New iCERT Visa Portal System Being Implemented by U.S. Department of Labor for Labor Condition Applications for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 Petitions.  Read More...

Grim Predications for Employment-Based Visa Number Availability.  Read More...

Expiration Date of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 Extended to August 31, 2012.  Read More...

Rule requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system is delayed until Sept 8, 2009.  Read More...

New E-Verify Laws in Illinois and Nebraska.  Read More...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release reminds travelers that the next phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will go into effect at land and sea ports of entry on June 1st, requiring travelers to present an approved travel document to enter the United States.