Immigration News

The 2010 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2008, and ends at Noon EST on December 1, 2008.

Extensions of F-1 Optional Practical Training.  USCIS published a new rule which "automatically" extends OPT time for students whose H-1B was selected in the FY09 lottery, but whose OPT will expire prior to October 1, 2008

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Certain I-140 Petitions.  Read More...

NAFTA – The Period of Admission for Canadians and Mexicans Eligible for TN Status May Increase from One Year to Three Years.  Read More...

USCIS Changes Vaccination Requirements for I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications.

The October 2008 Visa Bulletin shows retrogression in several categories.

USCIS and FBI announce a joint plan to eliminate the backlog of name checks pending with the FBI.  Read More...

Employment Authorization Documents – Validity Period Extended to Two Years in Some Cases, Effective June 30, 2008.  Read more...

On August 1, 2008, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) began accepting voluntary applications for the Visa Waiver Program’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).