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7 11, 2002

Family Based Immigrant Visa Availability – Rapid Progress Expected in the Coming Months

By Richard Hanus|2002-11-07T14:00:36-06:00November 7th, 2002|Categories: Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, United States Embassies Abroad|

Family Based Immigrant Visa Availability – Rapid Progress Expected in the Coming Months November 7, 2002 By federal statute, roughly 500,000 family-based immigrant visas and 140,000 employment based immigrant visas become available each fiscal year, which begins on October 1 and runs through September 30. This number does not include the 55,000 immigrant visas that become available each year through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program, a program which excludes citizens of several countries including the Philippines. Despite the large number of available immigrant visas, long lines have formed in all of the family based categories since the demand for these visas […]

12 04, 2002

New INS Regulations Severely Impact Visitors to the U.S.

By Richard Hanus|2002-04-12T14:00:36-05:00April 12th, 2002|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|

New INS Regulations Severely Impact Visitors to the U.S. April 12, 2002 In response to several recent highly publicized bureaucratic blunders, the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service has taken dramatic action in announcing the implementation of several new rules that will significantly impact those entering the U.S. on nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas. Under the new rule, visitor visa holders will now have far fewer options to extend their stay, or change the terms of their stay. Restrictions For Those Entering on Visitor Visas The B1/B-2 visa, commonly known as the tourist or visitor’s visa, has many purposes. Individuals seeking entry into […]

22 03, 2002

New Section 245(i) Provision Passed by House of Representatives and Awaiting the President’s Signature

By Richard Hanus|2002-03-22T14:00:36-06:00March 22nd, 2002|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, United States Embassies Abroad|

New Section 245(i) Provision Passed by House of Representatives and Awaiting the President’s Signature March 22, 2002 By now many have heard that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new Section 245(i) provision and that all we are waiting for is the President’s signature. What most have not heard is the fact that the proposed provision will benefit a very limited class of illegal aliens. And whether Section 245(i) will actually be reenacted in any form whatsoever, remains to be seen. What does the new, Section 245(i) proposal provide? First of all, a history lesson. Remember, Section 245(i) is not […]

22 02, 2002

More Observations on the Effects of September 11

By Richard Hanus|2002-02-22T14:00:36-06:00February 22nd, 2002|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, United States Embassies Abroad|

More Observations on the Effects of September 11 February 22, 2002 It is widely believed among the general public that since September 11 things must be tougher, all around, when it comes to obtaining any immigration benefit or just dealing with the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. Some believe that the immigration laws have gotten much stricter, while others assume that the application and enforcement of immigration laws have tightened considerably. Both suppositions are true in some respects, however for most individuals seeking immigration benefits, whether in the U.S. or abroad, not much has changed. For individuals in the U.S. seeking […]

6 12, 2001

The Truth about Nurses and U.S. Immigration Law

By Richard Hanus|2001-12-06T14:00:36-06:00December 6th, 2001|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|

The Truth about Nurses and U.S. Immigration Law December 6, 2001 It is no wonder everyone and his brother wants to become a nurse recruiter. The demand for registered nurses in the U.S. is sky high and the supply is scarce, especially in the case of nursing homes seeking to fill positions. And as our population grows older, the demand in such settings for registered nurses and related health care professionals, such as physical therapists and certified nursing assistants, will only continue to increase. As far as registered nurses and U.S. immigration law is concerned, it appears that confusion continues to […]

12 09, 2001

The Current State of V Visa Processing for Applicants Both in the U.S. and Abroad

By Richard Hanus|2001-09-12T14:00:36-05:00September 12th, 2001|Categories: Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, United States Embassies Abroad|

The Current State of V Visa Processing for Applicants Both in the U.S. and Abroad September 12, 2001 The recently created V visa allows certain spouses and under 21 year old children of U.S. lawful permanent residents to obtain immigration benefits while awaiting immigrant visa availability in the family based second preference visa category. First and foremost, it allows qualifying applicants abroad to visit their nearest U.S. consular post and obtain a visa to travel and work in the U.S. For those already in the U.S., whether legally, out of status or with no status, V visa status, along with the […]

17 08, 2001

New Family Visa Regulations Issued with the Aim of Speeding Up Processing of Overseas Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens

By Richard Hanus|2001-08-17T14:00:36-05:00August 17th, 2001|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, United States Embassies Abroad|

New Family Visa Regulations Issued with the Aim of Speeding Up Processing of Overseas Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens August 17, 2001 Included in the Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act (“LIFE Act”) enacted on December 21, 2000, were provisions aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by overseas spouses and under 21 year old children separated from their U.S. citizens spouse/parent while they await the processing of their immigrant visas at a consular post in their home country. Due to backlogs faced by INS processing centers adjudicating the I-130 petitions (for Chicago area petitioners, it is the Nebraska Service Center) […]

16 03, 2001

More On the “V” Visa

By Richard Hanus|2001-03-16T14:00:36-06:00March 16th, 2001|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, United States Embassies Abroad|

More On the “V” Visa March 16, 2001 As previously discussed in this column, a new visa class – the “V” visa, was created as part of the extensive immigration legislation enacted back on December 21, 2000. And according to a recent State Department memo, eligible applicants can expect to be contacted by letter in the coming month or so giving more details on the process and the State Department’s plan to have V visa processing commence at U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe as early as April. Also, it is important to note that V visa status will also […]

11 02, 2000

Nurses, Immigration and the Philippines

By Richard Hanus|2000-02-11T14:00:36-06:00February 11th, 2000|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|

Nurses, Immigration and the Philippines February 11, 2000 In recent weeks, I have received an unprecedented number of inquiries relating to immigration issues affecting nurses from the Philippines. Is it really true that visas are now available for foreign nurses to work in the U.S.? How long will it take to process a visa? Does a nurse need a petitioning employer, and if so, must they work for that employer once they arrive in the U.S.? Questions on these topics first started streaming in several years back after Congress let “sunset” the H-1A visa law that allowed for the issuance of […]

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