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USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

According to a USCIS News Release:  “In just over one year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) innovative Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative has produced real benefits that will strengthen agency policies and practices relating to job-creating immigrant entrepreneurs who help … Continue reading

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EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

According to a USCIS News Release:  “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds employers that beginning today they must use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new hires and reverifications. All employers are required to … Continue reading

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CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

The USCIS has completed its lottery for cap-subject FY-2014 H-1B Petitions.  Although many immigration law firms, including ours, have already received receipts or rejection notices on all cases filed, the USCIS requests that petitioners allow until the end of May … Continue reading

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VISA BULLETIN FOR JUNE 2013

The Visa Bulletin for June 2013 is now available. Please visit our firm’s websites at www.immigrantconnect.com and www.americaninvestorvisa.com and check out our page and “like” us on Facebook!

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MAGED ROST BOSTON OFFICE CLOSED ON 4/19/2013

Our office will be closed on Friday April 19, 2013 due to security concerns in the area.  We will reopen on Monday April 22, 2013. Please visit our firm’s websites at www.immigrantconnect.com and www.americaninvestorvisa.com and check out our page and … Continue reading

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MAJOR PROVISIONS OF SENATE IMMIGRATION REFORM PROPOSAL UNVEILED TODAY

According to an article on news.yahoo.com:  “A bipartisan group of eight senators on Tuesday unveiled an outline of legislation to revamp immigration policy for the first time since 1986.” As many “in the know” have described it, this is a … Continue reading

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USCIS BOSTON FIELD OFFICE OPEN ON 4/16/13

According to a USCIS News Release:  “The Boston Field Office, located in the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, will be OPEN on Tuesday, 4/16.  All visitors will be screened by security.  Please allow extra time for these security measures and arrive … Continue reading

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VISA BULLETIN FOR MAY 2013

The Visa Bulletin for May 2013 is now available. Please visit our firm’s websites at www.immigrantconnect.com and www.americaninvestorvisa.com and check out our page and “like” us on Facebook!

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UPDATE: USCIS RECEIVES APPROXIMATELY 124,000 H-1B CAP PETITIONS FOR FY-2014

According to a USCIS News Release:  “For the first time since 2008, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the statutory H-1B cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2014 within the first week of the filing period. USCIS … Continue reading

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USCIS REACHES FY 2014 H-1B CAP

According to a USCIS News Release :  “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2014. USCIS has also received more … Continue reading

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