March 2, 2011

Mayorkas Discusses USCIS Goals for 2011; VIBE System Introduced

On February 17, 2011, Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), held a press conference... [read more]

E-Verify Self-Check Going Live in March

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is establishing a new self-check process for E-Verify, effective March 18, 2011... [read more]

DOL Posts New FAQ for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 Programs; Releases New Data

The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has posted a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document... [read more]

DOS Releases New Guidance on L Visas, Specialized Knowledge

The Department of State (DOS) released a new cable in January to all diplomatic and consular posts on guidelines for L visa adjudications... [read more]

USCIS Issues Work Authorization and Advance Parole on Single Card for Adjustment Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is now issuing employment and travel authorization on a single card for certain applicants filing an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485)... [read more]

Export Controls Attestation Requirement Started February 20

As of February 20, 2011, employers must fill out the export controls attestation in Part 6 of the new edition of the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)... [read more]

Labor Dept. Board Rules Against Company for Failing to Pay H-1B Worker for Travel Time

The Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board (ARB) ruled on January 31, 2011, against a medical software company... [read more]

DHS, DOS Establish Annotated B-1 Visa for Foreign Maritime Workers Applying for ID Program

The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and State (DOS) have announced the creation of an annotated version of the B-1 visa... [read more]

New Publications and Items of Interest

AAO on precedent decisions. The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently released a presentation, "Administrative Appeals Office: Precedent Decisions"... [read more]

Miller Mayer in the News

Stephen Yale-Loehr will present in a Webinar, "U.S. Investment Visas and Green Cards for Foreign Clients - A Webinar for Corporate and Tax Lawyers"... [read more]