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What's New
USCIS Projects Shorter Processing Times
for Naturalization Applications
U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
projects that by the end of September
2008, processing times for naturalization
applications will average 10-12 months
nationally.
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New Passport Card May Be
Accepted for Employment Eligibility Verification
U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has
confirmed that the passport card is considered a “List A” document that may be
used by new employees to show work authorized
status.
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Premium Processing Now
Available for Certain I-140 Petitions
U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has
announced that as of June 16, 2008, it will
offer Premium Processing for I-140 Petitions filed on behalf of alien workers who are nearing the end of their sixth year in H-1B nonimmigrant status.
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USCIS Proposes Increased
Period of Stay for TN Workers
U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has
announced a proposal that would extend the
maximum period of admission for TN Professional
Workers from one year to three years.
Under the new proposal, extensions could also be
granted in increments of up to three years.
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USCIS Reaches FY 2009 H-1B
Cap
"U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
announced today that it has received enough H-1B
petitions to meet the congressionally mandated
cap for fiscal year 2009. USCIS has also
received more than 20,000 H-1B petitions filed
on behalf of persons exempt from the cap under
the “advanced degree” exemption."
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USCIS Extends OPT to 29
Months for Qualified F-1 Students
USCIS has issued an interim final rule extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to 29 months for qualified F-1 students. In order to qualify for the extension, the F-1 student must: 1) have a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; 2) be working in a job directly related to the student's major; 3) be working for an employer that is enrolled in the USCIS E-Verify
program; and 4) have properly maintained their F-1 status.
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