Fee Increase
USCIS released a proposal to increase fees for immigration benefit petitions and applications by 10 percent. Furthermore, the USCIS released transcript of the news conference with Director Maryorkas on this proposal.
H-1B and H-2B Cap
H-1B: The USCIS updated the FY 2011 advanced degree cap-exempt petitions and cap-subject H-1B petitions receipted. By June 11, 2010, about 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions and 9,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees were receipted.
H-2B: By June 11, 2010, 27,778 H-2B petitions (including approved and pending petitions) were receipted by the USCIS toward 47,000 beneficiaries in the second half of FY 2010.
AILA Surveys
AILA was chosen to participate in a research study on how to better serve clients. This survey can be taken on-line and will take about 10 minutes, which can be done piecemeal. If you take this survey before July 2, 2010, you will be entered into a drawing for AILA’s 3-volume, 2010 edition of the INA $ CFR.
DOL
AILA reported problems to the DOL regarding prevailing wage source on iCert portal. The DOL is in the process of looking into possible solutions.
USCIS Modifies E-Verify
USCIS started a redesigned web interface for employers using 2-Verify, and users must complete a tutorial to use this new system.
AILA Annual Conference
The 2010 AILA Annual Conference will take place on June 30 to July 3 at Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. There is still time to register this event.
