Filing Fees for Certain H-1B and L-1 Visas Raised
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) reported that on August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Southwest Border Security Bill, also known as the Border Bill.
The law contains a provision to raise the filing fees effective immediately for certain H-1B and L-1 visa applications.
The additional fees of $2,000 for H-1B visa and $2,250 for L-1 visa applications are applicable only to petitioning employers that employ 50 [...]
President Considers Loosening Travel Restrictions to Cuba
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that President Obama and his Administration is considering easing the restrictions imposed on U.S. citizens on traveling to Cuba.
Loosening the travel restrictions would expand opportunities for American students, educators and researchers to visit Cuba. However, the ongoing economic embargo that the U.S. imposed on Cuba 50 years ago will remain intact.
This is great news for the Cuban people [...]
Congress Passes Emergency Border Bill, Raises Filing Fees for H-1B & L-1 visas
Congress recently passed the Border Security Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010. It was was passed by the House of Representatives on July 28, 2010 and then by the Senate on August 5, 2010. The bill will be forwarded to the President and he is expected to sign it into law.
Out of the $ 540 million that was authorized by Congress, the U.S. Customs & [...]
Arizona style Immigration Legislation Introduced in Florida
The Orlando Sentinel reported today that Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, who is also running for Governor, introduced an Arizona-style immigration related legislation yesterday that would require Florida law enforcement to check the immigration status of anyone suspected of being an undocumented immigrant while enforcing other laws.
If the legislation becomes law, it would require immigrants to carry documents proving their valid [...]
2010 Poverty Guidelines Published
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has recently published a delayed update of the poverty guidelines for the remainder of 2010. The poverty guidelines are usually published every year in late January or early February.
The reason for the delayed update of this year’s poverty guidelines was due to legislation enacted in late 2009 and early [...]
