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USCIS Standardizes Process for Accommodating Customers with Disabilities

Submitted by Editor on Nov 20th 2009, Modified on Nov 20th 2009

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has established a streamlined, standardized process for receiving requests for accommodations from customers with disabilities. Customers in need of accommodations from field offices and Application Support Centers should now call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TDD: 1-800-767-1833).

Questions and Answers: 2009 Update to the Tuberculosis Screening Required for Adjustment of Status

Submitted by Editor on Nov 18th 2009, Modified on Nov 18th 2009

These Questions and Answers only provide information about the assessment by the civil surgeon to determine whether an applicant has been infected with TB and address the most recent updates to the Tuberculin (TB) Component of the Technical Instructions for the Medical Examination of Aliens in the United States.

USCIS Updates H-1B and H-2B Cap Count for FY 2010

Submitted by Editor on Nov 17th 2009, Modified on Nov 17th 2009

As of November 6, 2009, approximately 54,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H1-B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the exemption of 20,000 from the fiscal year 2010 cap. Any H1-B petitions filed on behalf of an alien with an advanced degree will now count toward the general H1-B cap of 65,000.

USCIS Temporarily Accepts H-1B Petitions Without DOL Certified LCA

Submitted by Editor on Nov 12th 2009, Modified on Nov 12th 2009

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is announcing a 120-day period in which it will temporarily accept H-1B petitions filed without Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) that have been certified by the Department of Labor (DOL).

USCIS - SCOPS Updates- 11/04/09

Submitted by Editor on Nov 10th 2009, Modified on Nov 10th 2009

H1B count Update

USCIS Launches Informational Video on the SAVE Program

Submitted by Editor on Nov 10th 2009, Modified on Nov 10th 2009

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted an informational video on its Web site that provides an overview of the agency’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.

USCIS Memo on Additions of Adjudication of Form I-751

Submitted by Editor on Nov 9th 2009, Modified on Nov 9th 2009

USCIS memo provides guidance to USCIS Immigration Services Officers (ISOs) on the adjudication of 1-751 petitions filed by a conditional permanent resident (CPR) who is the subject of a final order of removal, is in removal proceedings, has filed untimely, or has filed multiple petitions.

USCIS Updates H-1B Cap Count

Submitted by Editor on Nov 4th 2009, Modified on Nov 4th 2009

As of October 30, 2009, approximately 53,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed.

USCIS Continues to Accept previous Versions of G-28

Submitted by Editor on Nov 2nd 2009, Modified on Nov 2nd 2009

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Purpose of Form :: To provide notice that an attorney or accredited representative of a religious, charitable, social service or similar organization will appear before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of a person involved in a matter before USCIS.
Number of Pages :: 3
Edition Date :: 04/22/09. Previous editions not accepted.
Where to File :: With the application or petition being submitted.

Public Charge Fact Sheet from USCIS

Submitted by Editor on Oct 30th 2009, Modified on Oct 30th 2009

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