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Change in OPT rules for some graduating F-1 student.  [SEE DETAILS].

State Department Visa Bulletin Details Backlogs in Employment Categories:  Visa Bulletin (Updated Monthly)

NEW PERM REGULATIONS ALTER GREEN CARD LANDSCAPE [ SEE DETAILS ]

20,000 New H-1B Visas Available -- Plus Higher H-1B Fees [ SEE DETAILS ]

DOS to End Most Visa Revalidations in US: The DOS has announced that, effective July 16, 2004, it will no longer revalidate the following visas in the US: C, E, H, I, L, O and P.  [SEE DETAILS]

Special Registration Limited
The Department of Homeland Security suspended the National Security Entry/Exit Registration System (NSEERS) re-registration requirement that mandated aliens to re-register after 30-days and one year of continuous presence in the US.  [ SEE DETAILS ]

Immigration Processing Times
The USCIS now posts processing time reports for all of its Service Centers and some District Office. [ ACCESS THE USCIS SITE HERE ]

New Diversity Lottery Rules Released
[ SEE DETAILS ]

State Department Amends Rules to Require More Visa Interviews
[ SEE DETAILS ]

BCIS Advises on 7th Year Extension for H-1B Visas
[ SEE DETAILS ]

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