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E-Verify Explained
The Migration Policy Institute has posted an informative explanation of the controversial E-Verify program and its proposed alternatives. E-Verify is a U.S. government database that employers can use … more →
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E-Verify Explained
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 6 months ago: The Migration Policy Institute has posted an informative explanation of the controversial E-Verify p … more →
Weird Science: Maddening Visa Policies For World's Brightest And What You Can Do About It
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 7 months ago: On the heels of yesterday’s post about the proposed STAPLE Act, today the Washington Post ran … more →
New biometrics ACS office opening in Saipan in March 2009
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 9 months ago: A new Application Support Center (ASC) is scheduled to start operations March 2, 2009 in Garapan, Sa … more →
Pilot Program To Expedite Entry Into U.S. For Citizen, LPR Travelers
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents will soon be eligible for a pilot program enabling … more →
H-1B Lottery Scheduled For Next Week
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: The H-1B lottery for FY 2009 is expected to start next week, USCIS announced. Using a computer-gener … more →
New OPT Rule Effective Today, April 8, 2008
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: The interim final rule regarding the extension of optional practical training (OPT) for certain fore … more →
How to Report Suspected Criminal Violations by USCIS Employees
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: Immigration officers are required to abide by standards of integrity and efficiency, and if they do … more →
USCIS, FBI Announce Plan to Eliminate Name Check Backlog
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: USCIS and the FBI have announced a joint plan to eliminate the name check nightmare that holds up pr … more →
Round Up of Individual Woes Across the U.S.: How H-1B and H-2B Employment Visa Caps Are Hurting the Economy
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: Headlines across the country in recent weeks have been sharing a common theme describing the consequ … more →
Naturalization Interviews To Be Held Weekends, After Hours
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: If you receive your notice for a naturalization interview and it is schedule for the weekend or afte … more →
Estimated Processing Times For Summer Surge Naturalization Applications Reduced to 14-16 Months
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: USCIS has reduced its processing time projections to 14-16 months for naturalization applications fi … more →
Survey Shows State Legislation Relating To Immigration Skyrockets in 2007
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: The National Conference of State Legislatures has compiled a comprehensive list of immigrant-related … more →
Updated Q and A Re USCIS' New Name Check Policy Now Available
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: USCIS has posted an updated Q & A regarding the new policy allowing for adjudication of certain … more →
Employers Face Stiffer Fines For Immigration Violations
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: Employers who violate immigration laws will face stiffer fines effective March 27, 2008, announced t … more →
Status Update Available March 30 For Processing Of Employment-Based Green Cards Under New USCIS Policy On Pending FBI Name Checks
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: USCIS has moved up the date to March 30, 2008 for seeking status updates on employment-based green c … more →
USCIS To Take 3 Years to Clear Naturalization Backlog; Processing Time Up To 18 Months Now
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: USCIS is estimating it will take three years to clear the backlog of naturalization applications sub … more →
CIS Sweeping Files For Green Card Cases Eligible For Processing Under New Policy
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: In response to the new policy allowing for processing of green card cases and other applications wit … more →
How You Can Use The New CIS Name Check Policy To Jump Start Your Stalled Case
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: How can you take advantage of the USCIS memo this week that certain applications, including those fo … more →
AZ Employer Sanctions Law Upheld By Federal Court; Plaintiffs to Appeal Ruling
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Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 year ago: The controversial Arizona state law that threatens employers with closure of their business for hiri … more →
