Law Office of Nidhi Baweja

12/11/2015

January 2016 Visa Bulletin Released - Some movement for EB-2 India category

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-january-2016.html

12/04/2015

EB-5 Regional Centers Must File Form I-924A by December 29

http://www.uscis.gov/news/eb-5-regional-centers-must-file-form-i-924a-december-29-0

USCIS reminds all approved EB-5 regional centers with a designation letter dated on or before Sept. 30, 2015, that they must file Form I-924A, Supplement to Form I-924, for fiscal year 2015 no later t

11/26/2015

USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 24, 2015, to inform the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 60 days, until Jan. 25, 2016.

http://www.uscis.gov/news/uscis-seeks-comments-proposed-changes-form-i-9

USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 24, 2015, to inform the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The public may provide comments on the pro

11/19/2015

USCIS Announces Addition of 16 Countries Eligible to Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

http://www.uscis.gov/news/uscis-announces-addition-16-countries-eligible-participate-h-2a-and-h-2b-visa-programs

USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State, have added Andorra, Belgium, Brunei, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Lichtenstein, Luxemb

11/12/2015

http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-durbin-push-h-1b-and-l-1-visa-reforms

WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Dick Durbin, Assistant Democratic Leader, today are introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform the H-1B visa program, consistent with Congress’s original intent, by ensuring that qualified American worker…

11/03/2015

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/258854-white-house-blasts-ryans-preposterous-position-on-immigration

The new Speaker said President Obama "has proven himself untrustworthy on this issue."

11/03/2015

President Obama appears to have a backup plan in case federal courts keep blocking his 2014 executive actions to provide work permits for millions of illegal immigrants and allow them to avoid deportation, according to a leaked Department of Homeland Security document.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/11/03/report-dhs-drafts-work-around-in-case-court-keeps-freeze-on-immigration-actions/

President Obama appears to have a backup plan in case federal courts keep blocking his 2014 executive actions to provide work permits for millions of illegal immigrants and allow them to avoid deportation, according to a leaked Department of Homeland Security document.

11/03/2015

USCIS has published an updated Welcome Guide for New Immigrants. The guide contains practical information to help new immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, including how to find a place to live, how to get a Social Security number and how the U.S. system of government works.

http://www.uscis.gov/tools/green-card-resources/welcome-united-states

The U.S. government has resources to help you prepare for your new life in the United States and improve your English.Newcomer ResourcesWelcome to the United States: A Guide for New ImmigrantsThis com

11/02/2015

USCIS Latest Enhancement to E-Verify

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/about-program/whats-new

Latest Enhancements Make Using E-Verify Even Easier! (10/26/15)On October 25, 2015 E-Verify launched three new enhancements to improve effectiveness, efficiency and customer satisfaction:Temporary Pro

11/02/2015

Sixteen members of Congress have signed a letter in response to the revised October Visa Bulletin. Specifically, they are asking 1) to provide beneficiaries of approved I-140 petition and their derivative employment authorization 2) to allow the I-140 to remain valid if the new job is in same or similar classification. Here is the link to the letter.

https://lofgren.house.gov/uploadedfiles/house_ltr_on_visa_bulletin_revisions_-_10-2015.pdf

11/02/2015

On Sept. 19, USCIS has begin accepting and processing credit card payments for the naturalization application and biometrics fee. Until now, the fees could only be paid with a check or money order. Many permanent residents who are eligible for citizenship may find it more convenient to pay naturalization fees using a credit card.
The USCIS has issued guidelines on how to pay the N-400 fees by credit cards.
http://www.uscis.gov/forms/fingerprints/pay-your-n-400-application-fee-your-credit-card

You may pay for your N-400, Application for Naturalization, using a credit card. There is no additional fee to pay with your credit card. The N-400 is the only form that can be paid for by credit card

11/02/2015

Two California Republicans vow they’ll push the House to consider immigration reform legislation despite new Speaker Paul Ryan’s pledge not to take up the issue.

Denham "confident" majority in GOP back his bill.