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August 2005 |
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Yes! We
are here. Today we initiate
another association with
you… another way to
keep in touch… Immigration
Monitor. It is
not just another newsletter.
It is a relationship; the
commencement of a new journey
to provide you with the
latest happenings of the
month and a plethora of
information related to global
immigration.
This year is half-way through,
and the last six months
have seen a lot of activity
on the immigration front.
For U.S. employers, the
new year brought some relief
from H-1B Cap issues, in
the form of 20,000 additional
visas, exempted from the
annual cap. Though this
was a welcome step, it came
at a cost. The Appropriations
Act, 2004 made H-1B and
L-1 filings more expensive.
Another major activity was
the signing of the Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations
Act, including the controversial
REAL ID Act. We cover the
major highlights of the
Appropriations Act in our
In
Focus section.
We at the Immigration
Monitor look forward
to your comments, suggestions,
and most of all your encouragement.
Please send us your feedback
on this first issue of Immigration
Monitor, including
your valuable suggestions.
I look forward to a wonderful
journey in your company.
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It is official now; USCIS reaches H-1B Cap for FY 2006
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated cap for fiscal year 2006. USCIS has determined that the “final receipt date” is August 10, 2005.
Senators
Cornyn and Kyl introduce Immigration
Reform bill
The bill contains provisions for border
enforcement and security, worksite enforcement,
temporary worker program and visa backlog
reduction, among other things.
E-3
visa update: DOL issues guidance for
filing of LCA
The U.S. Department of Labor published
a notice in the Federal Register earlier
this month providing initial guidance
governing the filing of applications
for labor certification under the E-3
work visa program.
DOS
Cable on nonimmigrant interviews
The new section 222(h) added to the
Immigration and Nationality Act by the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention
Act (IRTPA) sets out requirements for
the non-immigrant interview and the
circumstances in which it can be waived.
New
provisions under Emergency Appropriations
Act
The Appropriations Bill containing supplemental
appropriations for Defense, the Global
War on Terror and Tsunami relief became
a public law when the President George
W. Bush signed the Bill on May 11, 2005.
With the signing of this bill the controversial
Real ID Act provisions also become effective.
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Tight
H-1B & L-1 visa rules hurt U.S.
business, say companies
Tight visa rules and their impact on
the U.S. economy and business is a subject
that never fails to spark controversy.
The recent changes to the H-1B and L-1
visas rules have been a flashpoint of
debate in the Tech Industry.
How
to avoid a visa denial?
To be refused a visa when you are not
expecting it causes great disappointment
and sometimes embarrassment. What does
a 214(b) visa refusal mean? And what
can applicants and friends do to prepare
for a visa reapplication?
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Accompanying
Relative
Foreign nationals who are eligible
to receive a nonimmigrant visa
or a green
cards may also obtain a nonimmigrant
visa or Green Card for their immediate
family members. Accompanying relatives
may only include spouse and unmarried
children under the age of 21 who
will be traveling with the foreign
national.
Advance Parole
Advance Parole is permission for
certain aliens, who do not have
a valid immigrant visa, to re-enter
the United States after traveling
abroad. Such aliens must be approved
for Advance Parole before leaving
the United States. If they have
not obtained Advance Parole prior
to traveling abroad, they will
not be permitted to re-enter the
United States upon their return.
Affidavit
of Support (I-864)
If you are bringing a relative
to live permanently in the United
States, you must accept legal
responsibility for financially
supporting this family member.
You accept this responsibility
and become your relative's sponsor
by completing and signing a document
called an Affidavit
of Support. This legally enforceable
responsibility lasts until your
relative becomes a U.S. citizen
or can be credited with 40 quarters
of work (usually 10 years.)
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What
is H-4 dependent visa?
The H-4 dependent visa is
a nonimmigrant visa which
allows the dependent spouse
and children of principal
H visa holders to enter
into the U.S. |
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What
privileges do I enjoy on
H4 visa?
On H-4 visa, you may:
Enter into the U.S. along
with your spouse or join
him/her later
Not have to maintain a foreign
residence
Travel in and out of the
U.S. or remain in the U.S.
continuously as long as
you are in the status
Study in any U.S. university
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How
long can I stay in the U.S.
on H4 visa?
Your H-4 status depends
on the status of the principal
H visa status. You lose
your status once the H loses
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