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USCIS To Make Changes in Photograph Requirements
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USCIS will begin to accept Department of State style photographs, a frontal perspective photograph, as of August 1, 2004, according to an update posted on the American Immigration Lawyers Association website. Only 3/4 profile photographs of applicants and petitioners were accepted previously.
"Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 04072668 (July 26, 2004)."
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2005 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Notified
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The Department of State issued a press release on July 22, 2004 which states that it has registered and notified all of the winners of the 2005 Diversity Visa Lottery
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Extension of Stay for Some Foreign Students with Pending H-1Bs
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A July 23, 2004 USCIS press release announced that some foreign students wishing to adjust to H-1B status "may remain in the United States legally" while their H-1B petitions are pending. An important requirement for the extension is that the student's prospective employer has filed the petition before July 30, 2004.
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Children of Immigrants: Life-Line of the US Technological and Scientific Future
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Over half of this country's top science and math scorers are children of immigrant parents. The National Foundation for American Policy explores the critical link between immigrants and this country's science and technology future.
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USCIS Changes: I-130s Processed Only When Visa Available
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"USCIS is now processing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available," says the USCIS Public Notice issued on July 15, 2004.
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"Consultora de inmigracion" condenada por fraude
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Una "Consultora de Inmigracion" fue condenada a 97 anos en la carcel por enganar inmigrantes en Texas. Ella prometio benficios de inmigracion a inmigrantes, tomando miles de dolares sin cumpliendo las promesas.
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Immigration Consultant Sentenced on Fraud Charges
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The Texas Attorney General has announced the sentencing of an "immigration consultant" who defrauded thousands of dollars promising immigration benefits to hard-working immigrants.
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DHS eyes outsourcing, data mining for immigration overhaul
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Government Computer News reports "The Homeland Security Department has asked vendors for advice on a revamped immigration processing system using outsourced services and data mining."
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Visa Revalidation Program to End
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Beginning July 16, 2004, the State Department will no longer issue revalidation stamps. Non-immigrant visa holders (such as (C, E, H, I, L, O and P) who wish to travel, now must go to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to obtain a new visa stamp.
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Nebraska Reports Wrong Dates for I-140 Processing
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The Nebraska Service Center advises that the wrong dates were provided on the 6/15/04 Processing Time Report for I-140 skilled and unskilled workers. The 7/1 report should be out shortly. We will post it as soon as it is available.
