The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the June 2011 Visa Bulletin. Priority cut-off dates for the most common employment-based categories are provided below.
All foreign nationals: Current
“Current” means that immigrant visa numbers are immediately available for all priority dates within the designated preference category.
Worldwide: ...
Read MoreThe Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior has postponed the issuance of biometric residence permit cards for nationals of States not members of the European Union (EU) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) from May 1, 2011 until later in 2011. The government indicated that this delay is due to technical problems in the newly configured biometric data system.
As a temporary measure, new residence cards issued after May 1, 2011 will...
Read MoreThe German parliament has postponed the issuance of new biometric residence permit cards from May 1, 2011 to September 1, 2011 for foreign nationals of States not members of the European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
The introduction of biometric residence permit cards complies with EU Regulations no. 1030/2002 and 380/2008, calling for a uniform format for residence permits for non-EU/EEA nationals. The new residence...
Read MoreVisa applicants should expect processing delays at the Canadian Consulate in New York, due to the installation of a new computer system. Applications submitted in April 2011 may take longer to process. Average processing times for all visitor visa, work permit and study permit applications will be increased by 10 to 15 days. Same day service for walk-in clients will not be available during the system upgrade.
Also, effective February 1,...
Read MoreA number of recent reforms and procedural developments will make it easier to obtain visas for some employers and employees who are planning business visits or international assignments to India.
In Country Change of Status Options and Benefits for Dependants
Generally, business or employment visa holders cannot change status while in India. In recent months, the Indian government has outlined limited exceptions to this rule. As previously...
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