USCIS accepts H-1B Petitions for October 1, 2012

USCIS began accepting FY2013 H-1B petitions on April 2, 2012 and will continue to do so as it monitors the number of petitions received that count toward the congressionally mandated annual H-1B cap of 65,000 and the 20,000 U.S. master’s degree or higher cap exemption. For more info contact Ed White at 617.227.2915 or ewhite@immigrationed.com

Apr 09 2011 by edwardrwhite

Consular Posts in India accept visa applicants regardless of residence

As part of the ongoing efforts by U.S. consular posts in India to facilitate U.S. travel, as of November 18, 2010 the U.S. Embassy in Delhi and Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad accept visa applications from throughout India at all visa facilities, regardless of the applicant’s home address or city of residence. Contact Ed White for more information.

Nov 22 2010 by edwardrwhite

USCIS implements new filing fees on 11/23/2010

USCIS will begin collecting updated fees on November 23, 2010. Applications or petitions mailed through the U.S. Postal Service postmarked on or after this date must include the new fee, or they will be rejected. Applications or petitions mailed through Courier Service with a date of mail service on or after this date must include the new fee, or they will be rejected. For more information contact Ed White.

Nov 22 2010 by edwardrwhite

Ed White presents at Boston Bar Assocation

Ed White presented on Processing Backlog Labor Certification Cases with Boston Bar Association Immigration Committee Chair Steve Clark on September 27, 2007. Topics included recent important changes and updates to labor certification processing and strategies to deal with them.

Sep 14 2007 by edwardrwhite

Ed White presents at AILA 2007 Annual Immigration Law Conference

Attorney Ed White spoke recently at the AILA 2007 Annual Conference on Immigration Law. Held in Orlando, Florida in June 2007, the AILA conference is the premier educational event, and the largest interaction, of the immigration law community. Ed spoke on procedures and strategies for employers of H-2B and other temporary non-immigrant workers.

Jul 11 2007 by edwardrwhite

Boston Globe Article

Ed White is quoted in the March 3, 2005 Boston Globe article “Lawyer Buoyed by Court Ruling” regarding a recent immigration law decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. The federal court of appeals held invalid a federal regulation which has prevented certain paroled aliens from seeking permanent residency while in immigration court proceedings. For the full article click here

Mar 06 2005 by edwardrwhite

Certain Paroled Immigrants in Immigration Court Now Eligible for "Green Cards"

A January 5, 2005 federal court decision held that immigrants paroled into the U.S. who later married U.S. citizens are eligible for “green cards” and no longer must leave the U.S. because of immigration court proceedings. This First Circuit Court of Appeals decision is a landmark one for families. Immigrants not formally admitted to the U.S. who married citizens now can stay in the U.S. for green card processing and avoid the risks associated with having to depart and apply at a consulate abroad. If you have a case pending at the Boston Immigration Court, contact Ed White at 617-227-2915 for more information.

Jan 12 2005 by edwardrwhite

 

 

Boston Globe Article

Ed White is quoted in the March 3, 2005 Boston Globe article “Lawyer Buoyed by Court Ruling” regarding a recent immigration law decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. The federal court of appeals held invalid a federal regulation which has prevented certain paroled aliens from seeking permanent residency while in immigration court proceedings. For the full article click here

Mar 06 2005 by edwardrwhite

Certain Paroled Immigrants in Immigration Court Now Eligible for "Green Cards"

A January 5, 2005 federal court decision held that immigrants paroled into the U.S. who later married U.S. citizens are eligible for “green cards” and no longer must leave the U.S. because of immigration court proceedings. This First Circuit Court of Appeals decision is a landmark one for families. Immigrants not formally admitted to the U.S. who married citizens now can stay in the U.S. for green card processing and avoid the risks associated with having to depart and apply at a consulate abroad. If you have a case pending at the Boston Immigration Court, contact Ed White at 617-227-2915 for more information.

Jan 12 2005 by edwardrwhite

Online Access to Visa Wait Times for Interview Appointments at Consulates

USCIS has added a helpful link providing “wait times” for nonimmigrant visas issued at the various U.S. Consulates around the world.

Jan 10 2005 by edwardrwhite Read More ...

20,000 new H-1B Visas available for Professional Workers with Master’s Degree or higher from U.S. universities

On December 8, 2004, legislation was signed that reforms the H-1B and L Visa programs. There is presently in effect a cap which precludes new H-1B filings until after April 1, 2005 for start-dates of October 1, 2005.

Dec 09 2004 by edwardrwhite Read More ...

2006 DV Lottery Registration Begins November 5, 2004

Applications for the 2006 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery will be accepted between November 5, 2004 and January 7, 2005.

Sep 30 2004 by edwardrwhite Read More ...