| Dear Readers, Although problems with H-1B temporary specialty
worker visas are not new news to most of you, these problems are finally coming to the attention
of the general public after lingering out of sight for some time. Because of the recent
graduation of many student visa holders, as well as mainstream articles such as A visa shortage in the Boston Globe, and Removing a
cap on a visa in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the public at large is finally becoming
aware of the dire situation. It is our hope that the media attention will facilitate a
resolution to the H-1B problems, and as always we will do our share to bring about positive
changes in the law as well. It is my pleasure to serve you and keep you
informed. If you have any questions or concerns about immigration,
please feel free to e-mail me at sardar@durrani.com. Sincerely, 
Sardar Durrani | | | | In This Week's Issue: New Delhi DHS
Sub-Office Tightens Procedures for I-130 Applications
Sample ICE/NSEERS Letter
Available
New Issue of
"Inside Ice" Available
Several New
Processing Times Reports Available
New Delhi DHS Sub-Office
Tightens Procedures for I-130 Applications
According to Allen Kaye, the New Delhi DHS sub-office
is tightening its procedures for US citizens direct filing I-130s with their office.
Previously, an I-130 could be filed upon simply showing an entry stamp to prove ones presence
in India. Now, the office will require a verifiable 60 day presence prior to filing. The New
Delhi sub-office handles I-130 applications for all of India.
Sample ICE/NSEERS Letter
Available AILA has provided a sample letter like those used to
summon NSEERS special registrants to re-registration. The letter outlines the required action
and items which must be produced at re-registration. You can read the Sample Letter in .pdf form
here. New Issue of "Inside Ice"
Available There is a new issue of "Inside ICE," the newsletter
of Immigration and Customs Enforcement available. This issue includes articles on ICE's role in
supporting security for high-profile events, a $40 million Customs seizure and various other
related articles. You can read the Newsletter in .pdf form
here.
Several New Processing Times Reports Available
There are several new Service Center processing reports
available, courtesy of AILA.
California
Service Center
Texas Service Center | 
