How did the registration process for H-1B visas change for fiscal year 2021?

US Visa

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I detail the H-1B visa registration dates and new changes to the registration process. Here is some general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before you begin any of the procedures. The initial registration period is now open for ... Read more

Visa Bulletin March 2020

Visa Bulletin

[et_pb_section fb_built="1″ admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4″ _builder_version="3.25″ custom_padding="||||" custom_padding__hover="||||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.7.7″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0″ sticky_enabled="0″] Updated information for the March 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the dates for filing applications through the consular channel and the final action on issuance of ... Read more

H-2B visas run out for fiscal year 2020

US Visa

The available H-2B visas for fiscal year 2020 have been exhausted, so no more petitions are being accepted for the period ending September 30. February 18, 2020 was the final date by which new petitions for temporary nonagricultural worker visas could be received ... Read more

New website created to verify cases in immigration courts

EOIR Automated Case Information System

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, the creation of a website for verifying case information in U.S. immigration courts. The new online information system allows users to receive the most up-to-date information about their ... Read more

New U.S. Supreme Court order authorizes nationwide application of public charge rule

Public Charge Supreme Court 2-21-20

[et_pb_section fb_built="1″ _builder_version="3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4″ _builder_version="3.25″ custom_padding="||||" custom_padding__hover="||||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.1″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0″ sticky_enabled="0″] Effective Monday, February 24, 2020, the new "public charge" rule goes into effect across the United States that will allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials to ... Read more

Can a family petition be filed for children or adoptive parents?

family petition children to parents

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through adoption. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

Federal Judge Deborah A. Batts Passes Away

Judge Deborah A. Batts, Karla G. Sanchez, Roland Acevedo and Nelson A. Castillo

Today I am saddened to write about the death of the person who gave me my first opportunity to work in the legal field. Deborah Anne Batts, a federal court judge for the Southern District of New York passed away on February 3, 2020 in New York City. She was 72 years old. I had the honor ... Read more

What is an H-2A visa and how do I apply for it?

Agricultural Field

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to work temporarily in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive the best advice and ... Read more

Visa Bulletin February 2020

Visa Bulletin

Updated information for the February 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa ... Read more

en_USEnglish