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LAWYERS WHO CAN FIGURE OUT IMMIGRATION ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
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April 25, 2001. Each day, the Washington Post features a line from one of its stories as the "quote of the day." Yesterday's quote, from "INS spokeswoman Karen Kraushaar, on immigration law: "Immigration is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation, and the lawyers who can figure it out are worth their weight in gold."
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Excellent Progress in EB Immigrant Visa Numbers Availablity for China and India
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April 17, 2001. The State Department issued its Visa Bulletin for May, and as promised, the progress for employment-based immigrant visas is remarkable. EB2 is current for all countries!
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EB-3 and EB-2 Progress for CHINA and INDIA
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March 22, 2001. According to Charles Oppenheim of the State Department, we can expect to see employment-based second preference numbers for India and China to become current in the near future, possibly as early as May or June. EB-3 numbers for China and India are expected to advance at a somewhat slower rate, averaging probably five months or more advancement per month for China and about four months advancement per month for India. Mr. Oppenheim indicates that there is good reason to believe that EB-3 numbers for all nationalities will become current in the first quarter of the next fiscal year (which begins in October). It should be noted, however, that unexpected spikes in demand could change this outlook.
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245 (i) April 30th Filing Deadline Reminder
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Please remember that April 30, 2001 is the deadline for filing I-130, I-140, I-360 petitions and Labor Certifications, which may qualify eligible beneficiaries for adjustment of status under 245(i). If you think you or somebody or know may qualify for 245(i) relief, please do not delay your consulation with an immigration attorney until the last moment - make your appointment now.
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Free On-Line Chats with Immigration Attorney Mira Mdivani
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Attorney Mira Mdivani holds monthly on-line chats where she answers general questions regarding immigration laws and procedures. Simply log on at
www.ilw.com and ask your question at the following times: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 8:00 PM Central time and Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 8:00 PM Central Time.
