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7/18/2006 IMMIGRATION ALERT:
RETROGRESSION IN OCTOBER
The latest Visa Bulletin, released yesterday, tells a sad story. Unless
an immigration bill is passed in the next two months, retrogression for EX
visas (Schedule A) will occur in October. Shortly thereafter, perhaps in
November, the category will cease to exist. At that time all Schedule A
cases will be frozen. We believe that the category will not last beyond
January 2007.
See:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_2978.html
Most consular processing cases will remain at the stage that they are
processing. For instance if a case is at the National Visa Center it will
sit there pending the end of retrogressed numbers. If a case is at the
Consulate stage but has yet to receive a visa interview appointment, it will
not be afforded an appointment during the retrogression. However the USCIS
will still process and approve I-140 petitions.
Any nurses or physical therapists who have the potential to file an
Adjustment of Status ought to do so. Any I-140/485 that is filed prior to
the retrogression is eligible for advance parole travel documents and
employment authorization cards. However the underlying green card case is
ineligible for approval.
HLG is planning two teleconferences for all clients and friends. The first
teleconference will explain the state of the legislation and how your
company can contribute to the effort. We are optimistic that legislation
will be passed, but it will take a large effort and funding. The second
teleconference will be aimed at helping clients develop a retrogression
strategy. The teleconference dates have not been finalized, but we expect
both will be set by the end of the month.
In the meantime, please keep up with the latest news on the retrogression
legislation on our Healthcare Immigration Advocacy Blog.
www.hammondlawgroup.blogspot.com
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