The Immigration Section publishes alerts in response to new or changing legislation and regulations, or other developments, trends and innovations that impact our clients. Attached are the firm's immigration alerts for 2004 in a single document, which will be updated as each new alert is published. Please note that in addition to these alerts, the firm periodically publishes informative advisories, which typically cover a variety of topics and are also be found on this website.
Alerts included in the attachment:
EB3 Cut-off Dates and New L-1 and H-1B Provisions
December 10, 2004USCIS About to Run Out of H- 1B Numbers -
September 23, 2004USCIS Announces Change in Photograph Standards for ALL Applicants -
August 27, 2004New Temporary Evidence of I- 551, Permanent Residence Status -
August 27, 2004USCIS Announces Extension of Stay for F and J Status Students to File H-1B Petitions -
July 26, 2004U.S. State Department Visa Office Revalidation to End -
June 23, 2004PERM Regulation (Revolutionary New Labor Certification Program) -
February 25, 2004