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Challa Law Conducts Richmond Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Immigration (RDVSVI) Clinic in collaboration with VA Poverty Law Center
Are you or someone you know an immigrant who is worried about your legal status here in the United States? Are you ALSO a victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence?
If you answered yes to both questions, please come to one of the free clinics offered by us. Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Challa Law Offices will have attorneys, domestic and sexual violence advocates and other volunteers available to help you determine whether you are eligible to apply for a U Visa or VAWA Self-Petition.*
*Attending this clinic does not guarantee eligibility for a U Visa or VAWA Self-Petition nor does it guarantee free legal representation. Please contact Carmen Williams at the Virginia Domestic and Sexual Violence Action Alliance at 1-800-838-8238 to complete an intake form for one of the upcoming clinics in Spanish
QUESTIONS?
Contact person: Susheela Varky
804-782-9430 or e-mail begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 804-782-9430 end_of_the_skype_highlightingbegin_of_the_skype_highlighting 804-782-9430 end_of_the_skype_highlightingSusheela@vplc.org
Sponsored by:
Virginia Poverty Law Center and The Challa Law Offices
Stay tuned for more clinics next month. |
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Office of Foreign Labor Certification Launches LCA Mailbox for LCA Policy Guidance and Questions
The OFLC has announced that it has established a mailbox for questions regarding LCA policies for those who seek policy guidance on the LCA. The employers filing H-1B LCA should make a note of the following three different email addresses to address different types of questions:
· LCA.Regulation@dol.gov. Questions on LCA policies and guidance. The answers will be published in the form of FAQs.
· LCA.Chicago@dol.gov. All general inquiries regarding the H-1B program to the Chicago National Processing Center.
· OFLC.Portal@dol.gov. For questions on iCERT technical issues |
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Challa Law Office to Provide Immigration Advise to Many Foreign Countries Through our affiliated Office in Hyderabad, India we are equipped to answer all your questions on immigration issues to Europe, Asia, Africa and South American Countries. Please call or contact our affiliated office, Challa Legal Services in Hyderabad. Details are given below:
401 Flora Apartment; Road Number 3; Banjara Hills
Hyderabad 500034.Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 91-40-23352295/96 Fax: 91-40-23352297
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USCIS Announces Green Card Redesign
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card - commonly known as the "Green Card" - to incorporate several major new security features. USCIS also stated that it is issuing new cards. The new Green Card is the latest advance in USCIS' ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. According to USCIS, state-of-the-art technology incorporated into the new card prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication. Stay tuned for more information. |
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UNITED STATES - June Visa Bulletin Shows Modest EB-3 Priority Date Advancements for Most Countries The Department of State has released the June Visa Bulletin, its projection of immigrant visa availability for the coming month. Next month, there will be modest advancements in priority date cut-offs for the third employment-based preference category (EB-3) for professionals and skilled workers. In June 2010, priority date cut-offs for the employment-based immigrant categories will be as follows:
EB-1
Current for all countries.
EB-2
China - November 22, 2005.
India - February 1, 2005.
All other countries - current.
E-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
China - June 22, 2003.
India - October 22, 2001.
Mexico - Unavailable.
All other countries - June 22, 2003.
EB-3 Other Workers
Mexico - Unavailable.
All other countries - June 1, 2001.
EB-5
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H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Cap Season Filing Data
FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count
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Cap Type |
Cap Amount |
Cap Eligible Petitions |
Petition Target |
Date of Last Count
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H-1B Regular Cap |
65,000 |
19,600 |
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5/21/2010 | |
H-1B Master's Exemption |
20,000 |
8,200 |
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5/21/2010 |
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Disclaimer
This newsletter has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No information included herein shall create an attorney/client relationship or constitute an invitation for such a relationship. This newsletter is not intended to be an advertisement. You should always seek professional, independent legal consultation before taking or refraining from any action. | |
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Sincerely,
Lakshmi Challa
Challa Law Offices
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Our New and Enhanced Website
You can now do the following on our improved website:
Schedule an appointment
Make a payment for your legal fees
Some features that have not changed include:
Our online case management systems, where employees and employers can check the status of a case online 24/7
Additionally, employers can still generate reports which facilitate tracking high-volume case status and progress, and provide an additional safeguard to ensure critical deadlines are met
Check out our website at www.challalaw.com |
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Don't Get Caught Off Guard by a DOL Audit
Challa Law Offices Offers Training: Employer's Obligations Under the H-1B Regulations. The four-part training session is offered to employers. Special features of the training include determining the "Required Wage Rate"; parameters of the LCA, ongoing employer obligations, maintaining public access and other records, and finally DOL enforcement and penalties. Contact us if you would like to learn more about the training sessions. | |
