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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has updated the count of H-1B petitions received and counted towards the 65,000 cap. As of July 1, 2011, 18,400 H-1B Regular CAP subject non-immigrant visa petitions have been filed with the USCIS towards the 65,000 cap. As of July 1, 2011,…
USCIS Welcomes More than 24,000 New Citizens During Fourth of July Celebrations
The USCIS conducted numerous naturalization ceremonies, welcoming more than 24,000 new citizens beginning on June 27 and leading up to July 4th, to commemorate America’s 235th birthday. Eight of the approximate 350 ceremonies were specifically held for members of the U.S. armed forces. The Director of USCIS, Alejandro Mayorkas provided…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 8th, 2011
We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer…
BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is Not a Professional Journal
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Personal Finance Advisor.” After receiving the Employer’s Application, the CO issued an Audit Notification. After receiving the audit response, the CO…
BALCA Affirms Denial, Finds Recruitment Report Insufficient
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Software Engineer, Applications.” An Audit Notification was issued by the CO requesting evidence of the Employer’s recruitment efforts. In the response…
LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has updated the count of H-1B petitions received and counted towards the 65,000 cap. As of June 24th, 2011, 17,400 H-1B Regular CAP subject non-immigrant visa petitions have been filed with the USCIS towards the 65,000 cap. As of June 24th, 2011,…
BALCA Finds No Business Necessity for 2-Year Experience Requirement for Cook
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Cook.” On ETA Form 9089 the Employer listed 2 years as the minimum amount of experience required for the position. Certification…
BALCA Questions Materiality of Omissions on the PERM Form
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently vacated the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Baker.” Certification was denied by the CO who cited that ETA Form 9089 was incomplete; specifically section F-4 (skill level) and…
BALCA Assesses Feasibility of Training a U.S. Worker
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the final determination of a Certifying Officer (CO) denying labor certification for an alien worker for the position of “Propagation Supervisor.” An Audit Notification was issued by the CO to the Employer requesting a copy of the job order placed…