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USCIS website, e-verify now optimized for mobile devices

March 21, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a series of enhancements to make its website and online products easier to use on mobile devices. Uscis.gov and the Spanish site uscis.gov/es is easier to read and use because the content is now responsive (automatically adjusts to fit the screen of a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: USCIS, Vol 35 No 12 | March 19 - March 25

USCIS seeks comments for visa programs

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would modernize and improve certain aspects of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa programs. USCIS is also proposing regulatory amendments to better enable U.S. employers to hire and retain certain foreign workers who are beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, USCIS, United States, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5

Understanding immigration reform “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” still complicated

December 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Jennifer Choi faces an uncertain future in the United States due to an immigration issue that President Obama attempted to cure but now is muddled in a prolonged legal battle.  Choi, 30, who was born in South Korea but came to the United States with her parents at a […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, 2015, 2016, DACA, Hilary Clinton, Immigration Services, International Student, Jason Cruz, Jennifer Choi, National Immigrant Integration Conference, New York, Northwest Asian Weekly, Obama Administration, President Obama, South Korea, USCIS, United States, Vol 34 No 53 | December 26 - January 1

Discovering the roots of your Asian American family tree — Tracking history becomes less troublesome with Uncle Sam

November 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly The family trees of Asians in the United States will create a much larger forest as they become the largest immigrant group in 2055, according to a Pew Research Center study released last month. The proper conditions for the growth of these trees can be attributed to the first […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, BYU, Basil Yang, Court Naturalization Records, Form G-1041, Genealogy Index, Great Wave, Immigration Services, James Tabafunda, National Archives, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest, Pew Research Center, Seattle Public Library, USCIS, Uncle Sam, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

Citizenship Day in Seattle has a turnout

September 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Joaquin Uy Ethnic Media & Communications Specialist City of Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Photo by Nate Gowdy The City of Seattle joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to commemorate Citizenship Day on Sept. 17 by announcing a new joint citizenship campaign, followed by a naturalization ceremony. Mayor Ed Murray, City […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Citizenship Day, City Hall, City Librarian Marcellus Turner, District Director Corsano, During Thursday, ESL, Ethnic Media Communications Specialist, Finance Administrative Services Director Fred Podesta, Joaquin Uy, Los Angeles, Mayor Ed Murray, Mayor Murray, Parks Recreation Deputy Superintendent Christopher Williams, Seattle Public Libraries, USCIS, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2

Welcoming 4,000 new citizens July 1-4 to celebrate Independence Day — Naturalization ceremonies across the country and at Seattle Center

July 3, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate the nation’s 239th birthday by welcoming more than 4,000 new U.S. citizens at over 50 naturalization ceremonies across the country July 1-4. “As we celebrate Independence Day, we welcome over 4,000 new Americans who will be able to enjoy all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of U.S. […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2015, George Washington, Independence Day Naturalization, Miami, Mount Vernon, New Orleans, New York Public Library, San Diego, Seattle Center, USCIS, Vol 34 No 28 | July 4 - July 10, social media

Immigration reform is not easy — Texas delays executive order

February 21, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Minal Singh Northwest Asian Weekly Immigration reform is delayed while Texas prepares to battle the executive order against federal courts. On Nov. 20, President Obama announced an executive action on immigration reform. On Feb. 15, in the case of Texas vs the United States, a Texas District Court obtained a temporary injunction to halt […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Bob Ferguson, Cecilia Mu, Chinese, DACA, DAPA, Executive Director, Homeland Security, JACL, Kathy Ko Chin, President Obama, Priscilla Ouchida, Texas District Court, USCIS, United States, Vol 34 No 9 | February 21 - February 27

USCIS to start accepting H-1B petitions on April 1

April 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2015 cap on April 1. Cases will be considered accepted on the date that USCIS receives a properly filed petition with the correct fee.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, FY, National Customer Service Center, USCIS, Vol 33 No 15 | April 5 - April 11

Visa for cash programs offer path to green card — Options available for foreign investors willing to invest in America

May 16, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly While some seek investment opportunities for themselves, others do it for their children.<!–more–> But no matter the reason, wealthy foreign investors have a pathway to a green card that’s much quicker than the traditional process. Entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and investors outside of America can seek a visa that would permit […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2013, Charina Garcia, China, Chinese, Cornerstone Law Group, Elizabeth Peng, Immigration Services, India, Mercer Island, Regional Center, Russia, San Francisco Bay Area, Taiwan, USCIS, United States, Vol 32 No 21 | May 18 - May 24, technology

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap

November 23, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2012. USCIS is notifying the public that yesterday, Nov. 22, 2011, was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2011, FY, USCIS

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