December 15, 2011

On December 6, 2011, the Department of State implemented changes to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. ... [read more]

Despite the fact that on November 29, 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 389-15 in favor of ending per-country numerical limits (caps) on employment-based visas and the Senate was expected to take action also, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) has placed a hold on the bill. ... [read more]

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on December 7, 2011, on "Reauthorizing the EB-5 Regional Center Program: Promoting Job Creation and Economic Development in American Communities." ... [read more]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun accepting applications from business experts to serve on its "Entrepreneurs in Residence" tactical team. ... [read more]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has centralized intake of Forms N-336, N-600, and N-600K to the Phoenix Lockbox facility. ... [read more]

On December 7, 2011, the White House announced details of the Beyond the Border (BTB) and Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Action Plans. ... [read more]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently released a memorandum on next steps in the implementation of prosecutorial discretion and immigration enforcement priorities. ... [read more]

The Department of State's Visa Bulletin for January 2012 notes that the China and India employment second preference cut-off date has advanced at a rapid rate in recent months. ... [read more]

For those who are planning international trips soon, Miller Mayer offers a few tips. ... [read more]