ISG Alerts Archive
H-1B Deadline Approaching
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions on April 1, 2010 for the fiscal year 2011 cap. Histroically, demand for H-1B visas exceeds supply making April 1st a critical deadline for diligent employers. If an employer believes any F-1 student or other current or prospective employee may need such status at any point before the end of fiscal year 2010 (concluding September 30, 2011), the employer should contact Immigration Solutions Group, PLLC to file without delay.
Contact ISG at (202) 234-0899 or at mail@immigrationsolutions.com for assistance or more information.
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ICE Serves 180 Audit Notices to Businesses in 5 States
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 180 businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. The notices alert business owners that ICE will be inspecting their hiring records to determine whether or not…
Immigrant Visa Numbers for March 2010
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010This State Department bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the month of March.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily…
SHRM and ISG Release Co-Published Reference Book: “The HR Immigration Pocket Reference”
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Washington, DC (January 27, 2010) – The HR Immigration Pocket ReferenceTM is now available for purchase to help human resource professionals navigate immigration rules. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and Immigration Solutions Group, PLLC (ISG) have announced…
H-2A and H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa Program Expansion
Monday, January 25th, 2010Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano this week designated 11 new countries as eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, which allow U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill…
USCIS Redefines the H-1B to Exclude Certain Beneficiaries
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Today, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new guidance to USCIS adjudicators that redefines the H-1B visa category to exclude certain beneficiaries. The new guidance was released without the ordinary regulatory process that would require notice and comment. It also contradicts and attempts…
Immigrant Visa Numbers for February 2010
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010This State Department bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the month of February.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during February. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily…
USCIS Reaches FY 2010 H-1B Cap
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009WASHINGTON—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 for fiscal year (FY) 2010. December 21, 2009 is the “final receipt date” for new…
Less than 800 H-1Bs Available!
Thursday, December 17th, 2009As of December 15, 2009, approximately 64,200 have been reported received by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS). The additional 20,000 cap for qualifying petitioners with an advanced degree from a U.S. university was reached earlier this year.
USCIS will continue to accept…
H-1B Latest Cap Count: 62,900
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009As of December 11, 2009, out of the 65,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions available, approximately 62,500 had been filed. The additional 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption have already been reached.
USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions…
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