USCIS Q&A on pending employment-based I-485 inventory *

USA - November 25 2009
USCIS has updated its Web site to include a new question-and-answer ("Q&A") section that discusses the agency's inventory of pending employment-based adjustment of status applications (Form I-485).

Co-authors: Aleksandar Dukic, Beth Peters.

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USCIS clarifies requirements for agents filing as petitioners for O and P visa *

USA - November 25 2009
On October 7, 2009, the USCIS issued guidance to clarify the circumstances under which an agent may file O and P visa petitions on behalf of multiple employers.

Co-authors: Aleksandar Dukic, Beth Peters.

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Reminder: Diversity Immigration Visa Program entries due November 30 *

USA - November 25 2009
The Diversity Immigrant Visa ("DV") Program makes available 50,000 diversity immigrant visas (or "green cards") annually.

Co-authors: Aleksandar Dukic, Beth Peters.

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USCIS to temporarily accept H-1B petitions without certified Labor Condition Applications *

USA - November 25 2009
Effective November 5, 2009, the USCIS has begun accepting H-1B petitions filed without Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) that have been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Co-authors: Aleksandar Dukic, Beth Peters.

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USCIS announces publication of new notice of entry of appearance forms for attorneys or accredited representatives *

USA - November 25 2009
On October 1, 2009, USCIS released two forms that may be used to indicate that an attorney or accredited representative may appear on behalf of the petitioner/applicant.

Co-authors: Aleksandar Dukic, Beth Peters.

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