Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Dec 15, 2010 By Harun
Beginning January 10, 2011, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates will process visas differently. Under the new procedures, most applicants will go to Applicant Service Centers (ASCs) prior to their ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2010 By Harun
In December or January, USCIS expects to start using equipment at the local offices (room116 in Chula Vista and windows #1 & #2 in San Diego) to take photographs and fingerprint applicants ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Harun
In October, the USCIS issued a memo to search social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace and similar international sites to check for fraudulent marriages using personal information on applicants. ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2010 By Harun
USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the launch of a redesigned Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550) with new security features that will reduce fraud—part of USCIS’ ongoing efforts to ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2010 By Harun
The Department of State announced that the 2012 Diversity Lottery Program registration period opened on October 5, 2010. Entries for the lottery must be submitted electronically between noon on ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2010 By Harun
U.S. tax obligations can be a major consideration for lawful permanent residents ("green card" holders) on assignment outside of the United States, and the recommendations made by tax advisors may ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2010 By Harun
This summer the USCIS submitted its report on fiscal year 2009 to Congress. Highlights from the report include: H1-B petitions filed decreased 15% from FY 2008 to FY 2009; H-1B petitions approved ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 By Harun
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced an interim final rule that amends Department of Homeland Security regulations to require travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2010 By Harun
Residents of China may apply for a non-immigrant visa at any U.S. Consular Section in China, regardless of the province or city of residence. There are Consular Sections at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Harun
Starting June 4, 2010, the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) will implement their new fee schedule for U.S. visas. Historically, there was a flat rate charged for most types of visas (last rate ...
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