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Tracking USA immigration news including H1B, H4 EAD, Green Card priority dates.
Does USCIS Work During Government Shutdown? – Yes
11 Feb, 19Does USCIS work during government shutdown - Yes, they work. H1B, H4 EAD, N400, Green card interviews are taken as scheduled. US embassy may not be open.
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USCIS NTA Policy Starts Oct 1, 2018 – i485, i539 – H4 Visa affected
5 Feb, 19USCIS NTA policy change starting Oct 1, 2018 for i485 & i539 applications. H1B out of scope of NTA at this time. Adequate notice period before NTA is issued.
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ICE Arrests University of Farmington Day 1 CPT Students
4 Feb, 19ICE arrests Day 1 CPT Indian students from University of Farmington. Working without study is not allowed and is violation of US visa terms.
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H1B Wait Increases after Premium Processing Suspension
30 Jan, 19H1B regular processing time has increased at California, vermont service centers after Premium processing suspension. Track daily delay after sep 11, 2018 ban.
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New H1B Lottery System in April 2019 – H1B 2020 season
30 Jan, 19H1B lottery system change in April 2019. Electronic filing, selection. US masters degree holder more chance of selection over Indian or Chinese degree. 60 day to submit.
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Trump Tweets Path to Citizenship for H1B Visa
19 Jan, 19Trump has tweeted that his government is coming with a concrete plan to design path to citizenship (not even a green card) for H1B visa holders.
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