The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the September 2011 Visa Bulletin. Priority cut-off dates for the most common employment-based categories are provided below.
Employment-based, first preference (EB-1):
All foreign nationals: Current
“Current” means that immigrant visa numbers are immediately available for all priority dates within the designated preference category.
Employment-based, second preference (EB-2):...
Read MoreIn January 2011, the White House launched the “Startup America” program, a public/private sector initiative aimed at accelerating job growth by promoting entrepreneurialism and reducing existing barriers to entrepreneurial activities. The promotion of immigrant-led entrepreneurship is one component of the initiative.
Marking the sixth month anniversary of the program in August 2011, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S....
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the August 2011 Visa Bulletin. Priority cut-off dates for the most common employment-based categories are provided below.
Employment-based, first preference (EB-1):
All foreign nationals: Current
“Current” means that immigrant visa numbers are immediately available for all priority dates within the designated preference category.
Employment-based, second preference (EB-2):
Worldwide:...
Read MoreThe Irish Government will implement a Visa Waiver Program on a pilot basis effective July 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012. Under this pilot program, eligible nationals of the 14 countries listed below, who typically require a visa to enter Ireland, will be exempt from the visa requirement if they have already obtained a short term visa to enter the United Kingdom. In addition, special provisions will facilitate visits by foreign nationals of...
Read MoreEffective July 1, 2011, all Russian visas applications filed in the United States will now be required to use an electronic visa application form, available online at: http://evisa.kdmid.ru
Russian visa applications prepared using the hard copy or manual visa application form will not be accepted after July 1, 2011.
For specific questions or legal advice, please contact your global immigration professional at Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty,...
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