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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Adjusting Fees for Immigration Benefits
September 27th, 2010
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule adjusting fees for numerous applications and petitions. Overall, fees will increase by approximately ten percent. Most applications will have a modest fee increase, including a $5 i…
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Service Transition Announcement for Visa Applicants from Canada
September 8th, 2010
As of September 1, 2010, the US Mission in Canada has transitioned to a new appointment service. Services such as calling for information and scheduling an appointment will be provided for no additional cost, with no requirement that applicants pay p…
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Categories: Immigration Blog
I-9 Forms Electronic Storage Requirements Finalized in New DHS Regulation
August 30th, 2010
On July 22, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a regulation designed to provide more flexibility for employers wishing to electronically sign and store I-9 forms. I-9 forms, which have been the target of increased audit activit…
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Updates on TPS and DED Registration for Certain Countries
August 30th, 2010
The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to eligible nationals of certain countries that are experiencing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions within…
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Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors who Want to Enroll in School
August 30th, 2010
U.S. CIS recently issued “Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School.” In this instructional bulletin, CIS confirms that government regulations, If someone currently holds B-1 or B-2 status and would like to en…
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USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase
August 30th, 2010
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230 which contains provisions to increase certain H-1B (specialty occupation) and L-1 (intracompany transfer) petition fees. The increase applies to H-1B or L-1 petitions postmarked o…
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Categories: Immigration Blog
Laura Edgerton Selected for Inclusion in 2011 Best Lawyers in America®
August 30th, 2010
The firm is delighted to announce that founder Laura Edgerton has again been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of immigration law (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Best Lawyers® is the oldes…
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FY 2011 H-1B Count (as of August 20th)
August 30th, 2010
As of August 20, 2010, 33,900 petitions had been received by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (US CIS) for the cap of 65,000 new H-1B visas that are available each year. This total does not include the 6,800 visas set aside under U.S.-Chile an…
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HHS Poverty Guidelines Announced for the Remainder of 2010
August 30th, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided updated poverty guidelines for the remainder of 2010 until the 2011 poverty guidelines are published, which is expected to occur in late January 2011. Poverty guidelines are used as an el…
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Categories: Immigration Blog
New Fee Required for VWP Travelers Using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
August 30th, 2010
Effective September 8, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security will require travelers using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to pay a new fee when applying for travel authorization using the ESTA. The new fee is $14.00. The ESTA registration form alre…
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