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February 22nd, 2010

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Immigration Law Facts and Issues, featuring a series of immigration law articles spanning nine years, by Richard Hanus, Chicago immigration attorney and columnist.

Articles Related to 'Employment-Based Immigration Law'

Special Immigrant Religious Worker Law Extended Through September, 2012
October 29th, 2009

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case of Criminal Defendant Not Advised of Deportation Consequences
September 14th, 2009

20,000 H-1B Work Visas Continue to Be Available
August 15th, 2009

Expedited Processing Back On for I-140, Immigrant Petitions for Alien Workers; Visa Availability Still an Obstacle
June 26th, 2009

The New Attorney General Reverses Field on Legal Representation in Removal Proceedings
June 4th, 2009

New Filing Instructions for Residents Seeking to Renew Resident Cards
April 29th, 2009

Significantly Less Demand for H-1B Visas
April 15th, 2009

Immigrant Visas Unavailable for EB-3 Professionals, Skilled Workers and Unskilled Workers
April 10th, 2009

Waiting for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – What Actions Can the Overstay/Undocumented Take in the Meantime?
January 20th, 2009

Amidst Fear of Terrorism, US CIS Sets Goals for Screening Fraudulent Green Card Applications
January 6th, 2009

UPDATE: The Truth about Foreign Nurses and US Immigration Law
December 8th, 2008

An Alternative to the H-1B Visa for Canadian and Mexican Citizens: TN status now available for 3-year approval
November 24th, 2008

The New Visa Lottery (DV-2010)
September 25th, 2008

Now is the Time for Employers and New Foreign National Employees to Start Thinking about H-1B Petitions
September 15th, 2008

The Role of Counsel in PERM / Labor Certification Processing
September 5th, 2008

New Medical Forms, New Vaccine Requirements, and One Small Detail
August 15th, 2008

CIS Issues New Rule Regarding OPT Program
April 14th, 2008

The H-1B Race is On Again
March 28th, 2008

Applying for a Social Security Number
November 18th, 2007

Lawsuit Blocks Enforcement of Workplace Rules
September 12th, 2007

New Immigration Filing Fees, Fee Waivers
August 10th, 2007

The 35-Day Rollercoaster Ride
July 20th, 2007

Chaos for Employment-Based Green Card Applicants
July 5th, 2007

The Latest Comprehensive Immigration Law Proposal
May 17th, 2007

H-1B Visa Cap Reached Within Hours
April 12th, 2007

The New Bi-Partisan Immigration Proposal: The Strive Act
March 29th, 2007

Can PERM Applications Lead to a Green Card in Less Than a Year?
January 11th, 2007

The Line Forms, Once Again, for R.N.’s and P.T.’s Seeking Green Cards
December 20th, 2006

Tips For Immigration Law Consumers
October 24th, 2006

Expedited, Premium Processing Further Expanded
September 15th, 2006

Expedited, Premium Processing Finally Available for Immigrant Worker Petitions, including Registered Nurse Filings
August 31st, 2006

President Shows An Iron Fist With His Right Hand While His Left Hand Pushes a Relatively Forgiving Legislative Agenda
June 22nd, 2006

Premium Processing to be Extended to Certain I-140, I-539 and I-765 Filings
June 15th, 2006

CIS Continues to Shift Processing Sites
April 27th, 2006

What’s With All Those Biometrics Notices
November 1st, 2005

Yet Another Policy Revision for Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist Immigrant Petitions
October 15th, 2005

THE NEW VISA LOTTERY (DV-2007)
October 1st, 2005

Immigrant Visa Backlogs Impact Employment Based Filings
September 15th, 2005

New Documentation Requirements for R. N. and P.T. Immigrant Petitions
August 31st, 2005

H-1B Visa Cap Is Reached
August 25th, 2005

H-1B Work Visa Numbers Starting To Dwindle for Fiscal Year 2006
August 1st, 2005

PERM is Starting to Work
July 21st, 2005

Immigrant Visas Become Available for Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists
June 22nd, 2005

Proposed Legislation to Address Immigrant Visa & Availability Issues for R.N.’s and P.T.’s
May 12th, 2005

20,000 Additional H-1B Visas Become Available for Fiscal Year ‘05
May 5th, 2005

Current Availability of H-1B Work Visas
April 22nd, 2005

More on Immigrant Visa Delays for Certain Filipino, Chinese and Indian Professionals
December 22nd, 2004

Law Enforcement Association Opposes CLEAR Act Proposal
December 2nd, 2004

H-1B Visas Already Running Out for 2005 & More on INFOPASS
September 30th, 2004

Travel Outside the US while Permanent Residence Processing is Pending
July 15th, 2004

Immigration Processing Delays and Possible Solutions
June 10th, 2004

US CIS Announces Filing Fee “Adjustment” & Is U.S. Immigration Harmful to the Environment
April 30th, 2004

Impact of H-1B Visa Cap Being Reached; New I-864 Income Guidelines for 2004
March 11th, 2004

The Latest on Immigration Reform Proposals
January 23rd, 2004

Important Policy Change for Healthcare Professionals in the U.S. Seeking Green Cards
November 28th, 2003

A Real Life Tragedy
September 26th, 2003

Proposed “Guest Worker” Legislation
July 25th, 2003

DHS to Unveil New “VISIT System” for Travelers to the U.S.
May 2nd, 2003

Document Shredding: One Way to Reduce Paperwork Backlog at INS
March 28th, 2003

INS Adjudications Delays, INS Fees and Some Scary Legislative Proposals
February 28th, 2003

The Misadventures of a Skokie “Immigration Consultant”
October 17th, 2002

INS Processing Times in Chicago and Lincoln, Nebraska
September 11th, 2002

Significant New Benefits For Employment-Based Green Card Applicants
August 2nd, 2002

Proposed DOL Regulations Spell Major Changes for Labor Certification Process
May 17th, 2002

New Section 245(i) Provision Passed by House of Representatives and Awaiting the President’s Signature
March 22nd, 2002

More Observations on the Effects of September 11
February 22nd, 2002

New Provisions Signed into Law Granting Employment Authorization to Spouses of International Executives and Entrepreneurs
January 24th, 2002

The Truth about Nurses and U.S. Immigration Law
December 6th, 2001

Expediting the Labor Certification Process
November 2nd, 2001

V Visa Status Now Available for Applicants Already in U.S.
October 12th, 2001

U.S. Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Health Care Professional Shortage
June 15th, 2001

INS Processing Times in Chicago and Lincoln, Nebraska
February 22nd, 2001

More Follow Up Discussion on the New Immigration Law – Particularly, Section 245(i).
February 8th, 2001

The New Immigration Law – A Discussion of the Most Common Inquiries and Concerns
January 11th, 2001

A New Window Toward Permanent Residence is Opening: Reinstatement of 245(i) Included
December 21st, 2000

The Legal Framework Imposed on Businesses Employing Foreign Nationals
November 20th, 2000

New H-1B Work Visa Legislation
October 13th, 2000

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes “Reengineering” of Employment Based Immigration Process
September 1st, 2000

Chicago’s INS Office Apparently Lifts Hold on Processing of R.N. and P.T. Permanent Residence Applications
June 22nd, 2000

Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Healthcare Workers Awaiting Immigration Benefits
June 9th, 2000

Congress Again Considers Further Expansion of H-1B Worker Program
March 10th, 2000

Nurses, Immigration and the Philippines
February 11th, 2000

The Scams Continue
October 1st, 1999

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