November 15, 2013
U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the
Visa Bulletin for December 2013 this week. The employment-based visa category for India retrogressed
from June 15, 2008 to November 15, 2004. There are small movements forward in the
priority dates for family-based worldwide, China, and India visa preference
categories. Visit DOS’ website to view the
current Visa Bulletin: http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html
November 6, 2013
Earlier
this year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) automated Form I-94 at air
and sea ports of entry in order to increase efficiency and streamline the
admissions process. The paper I-94 form will no longer be provided to foreign
nationals entering the U.S., except in limited circumstances. The foreign
national coming to the U.S. will be provided with a CBP admission stamp in his/her
passport. If the foreign national traveler needs a copy of the I-94 form (record of admission)
for verification of alien registration, immigration status or employment authorization
purposes, he/she may obtain it at www.cbp.gov/I94. It is always prudent and a good idea to have
a hard copy of the I-94 admission record!
