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FY 2013 H-1B Petitions Coming In Fast So Far

According to reports, over 22,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions have been filed as of early April – twice the rate as last year’s at the same time. If this keeps up, the H-1B cap could be reached quickly. Ivener & Fullmer recommends that employers file early and allow time for the labor condition application process. Contact… Read More

India, China EB-2 Category Retrogresses Dramatically

As predicted for May, the India and China EB-2 priority dates will retrogress dramatically, from May 1, 2010, to August 15, 2007. Priority dates for those countries are not expected to advance again until October 1, 2012, at the earliest, when the new fiscal year begins. If an I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status was… Read More

Office of Foreign Labor Certification Issues New FAQ on H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Programs

The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification issued a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document (PDF) on March 27, 2012. The FAQ answers the following questions: Is there a fee to file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor for the H-1B, H-1B1, or E-3 programs?  How do I change… Read More

CBP Proposed Rule Allows More U.S. Returning Residents To File Single Customs Declaration for Members of Family

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule to expand the definition of “members of a family residing in one household” to allow more U.S. returning residents to file a family customs declaration for articles acquired abroad. CBP said it anticipates that this proposed change will reduce the amount of paperwork required… Read More

CBP Adds ‘Trusted Traveler’ Enrollment Centers in Minnesota, North Dakota

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has added International Falls and Warroad, Minnesota, and Pembina, North Dakota, to its “trusted traveler” enrollment centers for Global Entry, NEXUS, and FAST. These programs are compliant with Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requirements that U.S. and Canadian citizens entering the United States from Canada, the Caribbean, Bermuda, or Mexico… Read More