Category: H-1B, L, and E

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USCIS has reached its annual cap for H-1B petitions. The next time employers may petition will be on April 1, 2011 for a start date of October 1, 2011. Contact the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, P.C. to prepare a FY 2012 petition. Ricky Malik, Esq. Immigration Attorney

USCIS in response to the inexplicable delays in H-1B processing announced they will designate more resources to H-1B processing. Ricky Malik, Esq.

H-1B Cap Count (for Fiscal Year 2011) as of September 3, 2010 Cap Type Cap Amount Cap Eligible Petitions Petition Target Date of Last Count H-1B Regular Cap 65,000 36,600 9/3/2010 H-1B Master’s Exemption 20,000 13,400 9/3/2010 Ricky Malik, Esq. greencard@mail.com

On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230 which contains provisions that require petitioners to pay an additional $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and an additional $2,250 for certain L-1 petitions. The H-1B fee increase applies to companies who employ 50 or more employees in the U.S., and if more than 50% of those employees are in H-1B or […]

In this difficult economy, a question I am often asked is if bankruptcy or foreclosing on a home will lead to problems with Immigration.  I simply reply “Immediate Deportation. The U.S. will not allow fiscally irresponsible people to remain in the country.”  Then I smile and say “Just kidding.” No, it won’t. In terms of obtaining lawful permanent residency (Greencard), there are only affidavit of support requirement […]

The District Court dismissed with prejudice Broadgate, Inc.,et al v. USCIS. The court held that the Neufeld H-1B memo does not constitute final agency action subject to judicial review.

President Obama signed the H.R. 6080 bill into law on 8/13/10. H.R. 6080 provides $600 million in emergency funds for fiscal 2010 to secure the Southwest border and enhance federal border protection and law enforcement. Section 402 of the bill includes an increase in fees by about $2,250 for L visas and by $2,000 for employees on H-1B visas. This […]

H-1B cap count for Fiscal Year 2011 for October 1, 2011 start date (updated 8/6/10) Cap Type Cap Amount Cap Eligible Petitions H-1B Regular Cap 65,000 28,500 H-1B Master’s Exemption 20,000 11,900

As of 7/9/2010: H-1B Regular Cap:  24,800 out of 65,000 H-1B Master’s Cap: 10,600 out of 20,000