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		<title>Myanmar Placed on Travel Ban List, New Public Charge Rule, the DS-5540 form and K Visas</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is clear that non-immigrant visas are not the same thing as immigrant visas, but K visas are an odd hybrid creature in the immigration world and their posture in these matters can be somewhat fluid.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent months, both Thai and American immigration systems have been in a state of flux. In some ways the systems have become more streamlined, but in other ways it is becoming more difficult to navigate these systems. The Trump administration has been implementing policies which make immigration to the United States more difficult, as a practical matter. Recently, these prerogatives are starting to have an impact on the ground in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and ASEAN as a whole. For example, <a title="Myanmar" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnzd7YiygZo&amp;t=1s">Myanmar</a> has been placed upon a list of countries banned from traveling to the USA. As a result, Myanmar nationals will not be able to enter the USA, nor will such nationals be granted visas to travel to the USA. If and/or when this ban will be lifted remains to be seen.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, there has been a great deal of discussion surrounding the administration&#8217;s implementation of new <a title="public charge rules" href="https://www.legal.co.th/resources/visa-immigration-law/us-immigration-law/public-charge-rule-change-may-impact-prospective-immigrant-visas/">public charge rules</a> in relations to immigrant visas for the USA. It is clear that there will be a direct impact upon those who are seeking family based immigrant and non-immigrant visas to the United States. For example, those seeking a CR-1 visa or an IR-1 visa will need to deal with the <a title="DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpZMg8BWZRA&amp;t=8s">DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire</a> when undertaking Consular Processing of their cases at the US Embassy or US Consulate in the jurisdiction in which the applicants reside. Concurrently, it is also clear that those who travel to the United States on a <a title="K-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k1-fiance-visa.html">K-1 visa</a> or a <a title="K-3 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k3-marriage-visa.html">K-3 visa</a> will need to deal with the <a title="I-944" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3JqtofEPk&amp;t=1s">I-944</a> form as part of the implementation of <a title="public charge adjudication during adjustment of status" href="https://www.legal.co.th/resources/visa-immigration-law/us-immigration-law/new-financial-support-rules-k-1-visas-thailand/">public charge adjudication during adjustment of status</a> to lawful permanent residence (a.k.a. &#8220;Green Card&#8221; status&#8221;).</p>
<p>A question posed to this blogger recently: When seeking a K visa abroad, will I need to fill out a DS-5540? The answer to this question is not overly clear at first glance. This blogger did some research and came upon the following information in the <a title="Foreign Affairs Manual" href="https://fam.state.gov/">Foreign Affairs Manual</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>9 FAM 302.8-2(B)(4) (U) Applying INA 212(a)(4) to Nonimmigrants</strong></p>
<p><strong>d. (U) Alien Seeking Admission as K Nonimmigrants: K nonimmigrants and their petitioners are not permitted to complete form I-864. You may request a K applicant complete Form DS-5540 to assist in evaluating likelihood of becoming a public charge. Note that K applicants will again be assessed under the public charge ineligibility by USCIS at the time of adjustment of status where the K nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status will be required to submit a Form I-864.</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>It is clear that non-immigrant visas are not the same thing as immigrant visas, but K visas are an odd hybrid creature in the immigration world and their posture in these matters can be somewhat fluid. Note that the FAM states the adjudicating officer &#8220;may request a K applicant complete Form DS-5540,&#8221; but it is not required. Meanwhile, it goes on to note that the applicant is not allowed to file an I-864 and that the issue of public charge we be adjudicated again at the adjustment of status phase of the process. Is this wording designed to allow American Embassies and Consulates leeway to not require K visa applicants to file a DS-5540? Perhaps, the practical implications of the public charge rule at the <a title="US Embassy in Thailand" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-visa/american-embassy-in-thailand-changes-policy-regarding-notarized-income-affidavits/">US Embassy in Thailand</a>, Laos, and Cambodia remain to be personally witnessed by this blogger, but rest assured as soon a there is further clarification we will follow up on those developments.</p>
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		<title>USCIS Processing Times: K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, CR-1, IR-1, L-1, EB-5, H-1B, EAD, AP</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Readers may recall that the processing times noted above only pertain to the USCIS processing portion of the overall US visa process...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those who read this blog with any frequency may have noticed that the administration routinely posts the estimated processing times from the <a title="United States Citizenship and Immigration Service" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/uscis/uscis-estimated-processing-times-k-1-cr-1-ir-1-k-3-k-2-k-4-eb-5-l-1-ead-ap/">United States Citizenship and Immigration Service</a> (USCIS) as a courtesy to the public-at-large. To <a title="quote directly" href="https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do">quote directly</a> from the official website of the USCIS, <a title="USCIS.gov" href="http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis">USCIS.gov</a>:</p>
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<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>California Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
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<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
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<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
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</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>May 7, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>June 1, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>April 25, 2007</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>December 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>September 12, 1997</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Nebraska Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>August 1, 2006</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>September 9, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>November 9, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>November 9, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>December 2, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>January 21, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>January 11, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>November 21, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>10-year renewal</td>
<td>January 3, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90A">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90A</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW)</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-565">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-643">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-643</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table id="ptResults" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%">
<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Texas Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>January 22, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>December 27, 2007</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>September 4, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>September 7, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>September 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>July 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>July 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>July 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>July 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>November 26, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>September 29, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>June 29, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>November 2, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>March 16, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-565">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
<tr>
<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table id="ptResults" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100%">
<caption>Field Office Processing Dates for <strong>Vermont Service Center</strong> as of: <strong>April 30, 2011</strong></caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th width="45" scope="col">Form</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Title</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Classification or Basis for Filing:</th>
<th align="center" scope="col">Processing Timeframe:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody title="I-102">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-102</th>
<td>Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94</td>
<td>2.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Blanket L</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>E &#8211; Treaty traders and investors</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Visa to be issued abroad</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Change of status in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1B &#8211; Specialty occupation &#8211; Extension of stay in the U.S.</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-1C &#8211; Nurses</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2A &#8211; Temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-2B &#8211; Other temporary workers</td>
<td>1 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>H-3 &#8211; Temporary trainees</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>L &#8211; Intracompany transfers</td>
<td>March 13, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>O &#8211; Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>P &#8211; Athletes, artists, and entertainers</td>
<td>2 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>Q &#8211; Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>R &#8211; Religious occupation</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129</th>
<td>Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker</td>
<td>TN &#8211; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional</td>
<td>2 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-129F">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-1/K-2 &#8211; Not yet married &#8211; fiance and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-129F</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Fiance(e)</td>
<td>K-3/K-4 &#8211; Already married &#8211; spouse and/or dependent child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-130">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21</td>
<td>September 11, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21</td>
<td>November 27, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-130</th>
<td>Petition for Alien Relative</td>
<td>U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister</td>
<td>July 10, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-131">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document</td>
<td>September 14, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit</td>
<td>September 14, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-131</th>
<td>Application for Travel Document</td>
<td>All other applicants for advance parole</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-140">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Extraordinary ability</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Outstanding professor or researcher</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Multinational executive or manager</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Skilled worker or professional</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Unskilled worker</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-140</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker</td>
<td>Schedule A Nurses</td>
<td>January 30, 2008</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-212">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-212</th>
<td>Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal</td>
<td>Readmission after deportation or removal</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-360">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>All other special immigrants</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-360</th>
<td>Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant</td>
<td>Religious workers</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-485">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Employment-based adjustment applications</td>
<td>November 13, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-485</th>
<td>Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status</td>
<td>Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-526">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-526</th>
<td>Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur</td>
<td>For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-539">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change of status to H or L dependents</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Change Status to the J exchange visitor category</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other change of status applications</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of stay for H and L dependents</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-539</th>
<td>Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status</td>
<td>All other extension applications</td>
<td>February 12, 2011</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-612">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-612</th>
<td>Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement</td>
<td>Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-730">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-730</th>
<td>Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition</td>
<td>Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-751">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-751</th>
<td>Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-765">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student.  [(c)(3)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending asylum application  [(c)(8)]</td>
<td>3 Weeks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)]</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)]</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)]</td>
<td>January 6, 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-765</th>
<td>Application for Employment Authorization</td>
<td>All other applications for employment authorization</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-817">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-817</th>
<td>Application for Family Unity Benefits</td>
<td>Voluntary departure under the family unity program</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-821">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador extension</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>El Salvador initial or late filing</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua extension</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-821</th>
<td>Application for Temporary Protected Status</td>
<td>Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing</td>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-824">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-824</th>
<td>Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition</td>
<td>To request further action on an approved application or petition</td>
<td>3 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-829">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors)</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-829</th>
<td>Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions</td>
<td>Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>10-year renewal</td>
<td>March 31, 2009</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-90A">
<tr>
<th scope="row">I-90A</th>
<td>Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card</td>
<td>Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW)</td>
<td>3.5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-914">
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<th scope="row">I-914</th>
<td>Application for T Non-immigrant Status</td>
<td>Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of trafficking in persons, and immediate family</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="I-918">
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<th scope="row">I-918</th>
<td>Petition for U Non-immigrant Status</td>
<td>Provide temporary immigration benefits to an alien who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity, and their qualifying family</td>
<td>4 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<th scope="row">N-565</th>
<td>Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document</td>
<td>U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate</td>
<td>6 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-600">
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<th scope="row">N-600</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tbody title="N-643">
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<th scope="row">N-643</th>
<td>Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child</td>
<td>Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child</td>
<td>5 Months</td>
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</tbody>
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<p>Readers may recall that the processing times noted above only pertain to the <a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/water-issues-of-concern-in-asia-while-uscis-poised-for-transformation/">USCIS</a> processing portion of the overall US visa process. Therefore, readers should not mistake the processing times noted above for the time it takes to actually acquire a visa. After a visa petition has been adjudicated by the officers at the USCIS, if approved, the case file is forwarded to the <a title="National Visa Center" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/analyzing-the-k-1-visa-and-the-cr-1-visa-under-current-processing-conditions/">National Visa Center</a> where it is then sent on to the <a title="US Embassy" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-afghanistan/us-embassy-kabul/us-embassy-afghanistan-to-begin-processing-visa-applications-after-20-year-hiatus/">US Embassy</a>, <a title="American Institute" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-afghanistan/us-embassy-kabul/us-embassy-in-kabul-afghanistan-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/">American Institute</a>, or <a title="US Consulate" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/doj-dhs-and-ftc-collaborating-to-combat-immigration-scams/">US Consulate</a> with appropriate Consular jurisdiction. This phase of the process is referred to as Consular Processing. <a title="Consular Processing" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/i-601-waiver/uscis-memo-on-expedited-adjudication-of-i-601-waiver-applications/">Consular Processing</a> can sometimes be quite quick while, in some cases, the process can be rather cumbersome if the facts of the case are extremely complex.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="K1 Visa Thailand" href="http://www.legal.co.th">K1 Visa Thailand</a>.</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Call It Burma</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 01:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is this blogger's personal opinion that relations between the United States of America and the Union of Myanmar are likely to improve in the future, but as meetings have only recently been initiated it seems likely that there may be some diplomatic "hiccups" in the early phases. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It recently came to this blogger&#8217;s attention that officials within the government of Myanmar have asked representatives from the United States of America to discontinue calling the Union of Myanmar &#8220;Burma&#8221;. In order to provide more perspective it may be best to <a title="quote directly" href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1640639.php/It-s-Myanmar-not-Burma-US-diplomat-told">quote directly</a> from a recent posting on <a title="MonstersandCritics.com" href="http://www.monstersandcritics.com">MonstersandCritics.com</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Yangon &#8211; A senior US diplomat who visited Myanmar last week  was asked  to stop calling the country Burma if Washington wishes to  promote  bilateral relations with the new government, media reports  said Sunday. The suggestion was made in the course of talks between US  Deputy  Assistant Secretary of State Joseph Yun and Myanmar Foreign  Minister  Wanna Maung Lwin on Wednesday, according to a transcript of  the  meeting made available to the Myanmar Times newspaper&#8230;</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>The administration of this web log strongly encourages readers to click on the hyperlinks noted above to learn more on this developing story.</p>
<p>Those who follow relations between the United States of America and the Union of Myanmar may be interested to note that Myanmar&#8217;s foreign Minister recently noted the need for &#8220;Goodwill&#8221; between the two nations. To <a title="quote directly" href="http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_671454.html">quote directly</a> from a story recently published on the official website of <a title="The Straits Times" href="http://www.straitstimes.com">The Straits Times</a>, StraitsTimes.com:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>YANGON &#8211; MYANMAR has told the United States it will not accept  preconditions to improve relations, saying sanctions imposed by  Washington remain the biggest obstacle to better ties, a report said on  Sunday. &#8216;We would like to urge the US to build mutual trust in the  first place and only then will we be able to frankly discuss ways of  promoting the relationship between the two countries,&#8217; Foreign Minister  Wunna Maung Lwin was quoted as saying by the weekly Myanmar Times. The minister was speaking on Wednesday to Joseph Yun, deputy  US assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, in  the highest-level meeting between the two nations since the advent of a  nominally civilian government&#8230;</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Again, the administration of this web log asks readers to click upon the hyperlinks above to learn more about this developing story.</p>
<p>It is this blogger&#8217;s personal opinion that relations between the United States of America and the <a title="Union of Myanmar" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/myanmar-burma-business/amidst-calls-to-end-economic-sanctions-myanmar-ponders-opening-stock-exchange/">Union of Myanmar</a> are likely to improve in the future, but as meetings have only recently been initiated it seems likely that there may be some diplomatic &#8220;hiccups&#8221; in the early phases. It should be noted that the mere fact that these two nations are having these discussions is a positive development as US-Myanmar relations have been strained in recent decades. Meanwhile, the Union of Myanmar remains a member of the <a title="Association of Southeast Asian Nations" href="http://www.legal.com.kh">Association of Southeast Asian Nations</a> (<a title="ASEAN" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/could-there-be-a-ripple-effect-in-asean-from-imf-heads-arrest-and-singaporean-ministers-resignation/">ASEAN</a>), an organization which seems to be of increasing importance in economic matters pertaining to Southeast Asia.</p>
<p>How the discussions between Myanmar and the United States will ultimately unfold remains to be seen, but for now it is at least nice to see both sides talking.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="US Visa Myanmar" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-for-citizens-of-myanmar.html">US Visa Myanmar</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bloomberg Prescribes Immigration As Possible Solution To &#8220;Crisis of Confidence&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 09:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clearly, there are benefits to be accrued to those immigrating to the USA. Concurrently, there may also be benefits to the American economy and the American People as a result of immigration to the USA by foreign nationals. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It recently came to this blogger&#8217;s attention that the media mogul and Mayor of the City of New York Michael Bloomberg has been noted for remarks about the beneficial aspects of immigration to America. To <a title="quote directly" href="http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/us-should-send-new-immigrants-to-detroit-nyc-mayor-bloomberg-says-20110501-apx">quote directly</a> from the website <a title="myfoxny.com" href="http://www.myfoxny.com">myfoxny.com</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>WASHINGTON &#8211; Detroit should take a page from Lady Liberty and shine a  beacon of welcome to immigrants as a way to overcome its severe  population loss, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sunday.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>For those who follow this blog with any frequency it should be noted  that New York has recently seen efforts by the attorney  generals of that State to decrease the amount of immigration fraud in the form of illegitimate operators claiming expertise in U.S. immigration matters. It would appear that the city of Detroit has encountered much economic turbulence as a result of recent economic downturns. Meanwhile, there can be significant benefits to a national economy to be had through effective immigration policies. To quote further from the aforementioned article:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Bloomberg&#8217;s prescription for Detroit&#8217;s salvation came in a discussion  about what he called a &#8220;crisis of confidence&#8221; among business people  about the nation&#8217;s economy. Bloomberg said the &#8220;most obvious&#8221; answer is  to encourage immigration.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>&#8220;This is a country that was built by  immigrants &#8230; that became a superpower because of its immigrant  population, and unless we continue to have immigrants, we cannot  maintain as a superpower,&#8221; he said.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Virtually all Americans are descended from those who immigrated to the United States of America. In a modern context, there are many visa categories available to prospective immigrants who are interested in conducting business in America. For example, the <a title="EB-5 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-south-korea.html">EB-5 visa</a> provides lawful permanent residence to the visa holder upon lawful admission to the United States. Furthermore, the <a title="E-2 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-japan.html">E-2 visa</a> may allow for non-immigrant visa benefits to those foreign nationals conducting business pursuant to a <a title="Treaty" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/company-thailand/amity-treaty.html">Treaty</a> with the United States. In the context of Thailand, there may be visa benefits which can be acquired pursuant to the bi-lateral relationship between the USA and Thailand as codified in agreements such as the <a title="US-Thai Treaty of Amity" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/pepsi-panarchy-perishing-prognosis-possible-peruvian-plundering/">US-Thai Treaty of Amity</a>. Some may be eligible for similar benefits in the form of the <a title="E-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/e1-treaty-trader-visa.html">E-1 visa</a>. Those working for a multi-national organization may be eligible to obtain an <a title="L-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-hong-kong.html">L-1 visa</a> as an intra-company transferee either in the form of an <a title="L-1A visa" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/fee-increases-for-the-l1-visa/">L-1A visa</a> or an <a title="L-1B visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/l1-visa.html">L-1B visa</a>, depending upon the factual circumstances of the case.</p>
<p>Clearly, there are benefits to be accrued to those immigrating to the USA. Concurrently, there may also be benefits to the American economy and the American People as a result of immigration to the USA by foreign nationals.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="US lawyer" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/attorney-general-cuomo-takes-further-steps-to-combat-the-unauthorized-practice-of-us-immigration-law/">US lawyer</a> or <a title="US business visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/business-visa.html">US business visa</a>.</p>
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		<title>รายละเอียดของการเปลี่ยนแปลงบันทึกของ USCISในกรณีที่เกี่ยวกับพระราชบัญญัติอดัม วอร์ช</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[กับ AWAในบทบาทของศูนย์บริการวีซ่าแห่งชาติในกระบวนการทั่วทั้งสหรัฐเนื่องจาก ตัวแทนมีภาระหน้าที่ในเรื่องเกี่ยวกับคำขอวีซ่าซึ่งมาจาก USCIS และผ่านกระบวนการของสถานทูตอเมริกา หรือกงสุลสหรัฐในต่างประเทศ แม้NVCอยู่ ภายใต้อำนาจของกระทรวงของรัฐในขณะที่ศูนย์บริการเUSCISวอร์มอนท์(เหมือนกับ ศูนย์บริการ USCIS อื่นๆ) ภายใต้เขตขอำนาจของกระทรวงความมั่นคงแห่งมาตุภูมิ (DHS)และ USCIS]]></description>
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<p>สิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นและเป็นที่น่าสนใจเมื่อเร็วๆนี้  หน่วยบริการคนเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองสัญชาติอเมริกัน (<a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%90%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%90%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0/" target="_blank">USCIS</a>) อาจจะมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงในขั้นตอนต่างๆซึงเกี่ยวกับกระบวนการการยื่นคำขอเข้าเมืองที่เกี่ยวกับการขอวีซ่าประเภทซีอาร์-1 ไออาร์-1 วีซ่า เค-1 และวีซ่าเค-3 ซึ่งยื่นโดยพลเมืองอเมริกันและพลเมืองที่มีถิ่นฐานถาวร อ้างโดยตรงจากบันทึกของ USCIS ที่อ้างลงใน <a title="ILW.com" href="http://www.ilw.com/" target="_blank">ILW.com</a>:</p>
<p>บันทึกนี้ได้ให้คำแนะนำในเรื่องของศูนย์บริการ USCIS ในประเด็นของการเปลี่ยนแปลงในการจัดการของคำขอ I-130 และ คำขอ I-129F ที่ยื่นโดยผู้ยื่นคำขอที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ “ข้อหาเกี่ยวกับความผิดเล็กๆน้อยๆ” ภายใต้พระราชบัญญัติการความปลอดภัยและการปกป้องเด็กอดัม วอร์ช ปี 2006 (พระราชบัญญัติอดัม วอร์ช หรือ AWA) และเกี่ยวข้องกันกับประเด็นนี้ บันทึกนี้ปรับใช้กับคำขอที่เกี่ยวกับศูนย์บริการและไม่ใช่คำขอที่เกี่ยวข้องกับสำนักงานของ USCIS</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">โดยทั่วไปแล้ว คำขอ <a title="I-130" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8/%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88-8-%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA/" target="_blank">I-130</a> (ประเภทที่ใช้สำหรับการอ้างคำขอของวีซ่า <a title="CR-1" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa-th/immigrant-spouse-visa.html" target="_blank">CR-1</a> หรือวีซ่า <a title="IR-1" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa-th/immigrant-visa-process.html" target="_blank">IR-1</a>)เป็นกระบวนการของ หน่วยบริการ USCIS ซึ่งเป็นกระบวนการเฉพาะและเป็นหลักฐานการชำระเงิน ในบางกรณี อาจจะเป็นไปได้ที่กระบวนการของ I-130ในสำนักงานต่างๆที่ตั้งอยู่ในต่างแดน เช่นสำนักงาน USCISในกรุงเทพฯ คำขอของ <a title="I-129f" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa-th/k1-visa-process.html" target="_blank">I-129f</a> (เป็นประเภทหนึ่งของการยื่นคำขอวีซ่าคู่หมั้นสหรัฐ หรือวีซ่า <a title="K1" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa-th/k1-visa-thailand.html" target="_blank">K1</a>)ซึ่งอยู่ในขั้นตอนการดำเนินงานของศูนย์บริการUSCISในสหรัฐอเมริกา เนื่องจากสำนักงานหลักไม่สามารถดำเนินการต่างๆได้ในขณะที่เขียนบทความนี้อยู่ อ้างเพิ่มเติมจากบันทึกข้อความที่กล่าวถึงก่อนหน้านี้</p>
<p>USCIS จะเป็นศูนย์กลางที่ VSC ในการเป็นศูนย์บริการ หากศูนย์บริการได้มีการตัดสินใจในเบื้องต้นว่ามีการประกันคำขอในฐานะที่เป็นเรื่องเกี่ยวกับ AWA ที่ VSCจะให้บริการการจัดการกับปัญหาต่างๆจากรัฐบาลกลาง รัฐ และตัวแทนท้องถิ่นอื่นๆในเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับ AWA ดำเนินการอยู่ หรือเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับหนึ่งในสี่ของศูนย์บริการ (ในที่นี้อ้างถึง “หน่วยบริการต้นกำเนิด” หรือ “หน่วยบริการที่ส่งไป”) ในนขณะที่เรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับAWA ต้องการที่จะจัดการแบบพิเศษ การตัดสินใจที่จะรวมอำนาจเกี่ยวกับ AWAที่ VSC จะกระทบต่อเรื่องที่อยู่ในศูนย์บริการอื่นเพียงเล็กน้อย</p>
<p>เป็นที่เห็นได้ชัดเจนว่า หน่วยบริการการเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองอเมริกัน (USCIS) ได้มีการเปลี่ยนแปลงนโยบายเพื่อที่จะเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการตรวจสอบตามพระราชบัญญัติอดัม วอร์ช (AWA) ในบทบาทของศูนย์บริการในเวอร์มอนท์ซึ่งเกี่ยวข้อง</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">กับ AWAในบทบาทของศูนย์บริการวีซ่าแห่งชาติในกระบวนการทั่วทั้งสหรัฐเนื่องจากตัวแทนมีภาระหน้าที่ในเรื่องเกี่ยวกับคำขอวีซ่าซึ่งมาจาก USCIS และผ่านกระบวนการของสถานทูตอเมริกา หรือกงสุลสหรัฐในต่างประเทศ แม้<a title="NVC" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%84-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97/" target="_blank">NVC</a>อยู่ภายใต้อำนาจของกระทรวงของรัฐในขณะที่ศูนย์บริการเUSCISวอร์มอนท์(เหมือนกับศูนย์บริการ USCIS อื่นๆ) ภายใต้เขตขอำนาจของกระทรวงความมั่นคงแห่งมาตุภูมิ (<a title="DHS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%90%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0/dhs-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87/" target="_blank">DHS</a>)และ USCIS</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To view this posting in English please see: <a title="K-1 visa" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/uscis-memorandum-details-processing-changes-for-cases-under-the-adam-walsh-act-awa/" target="_blank">K-1 visa</a>.</p>
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		<title>USCIS Error Causes Delayed Processing Of I-130 Petitions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is easy to lay blame upon people and organizations. Those reading this piece should note that mistakes occur in life. Businesses, individuals, organizations and governments do make mistakes and playing the "blame game" often yields little in terms of practical solutions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent weeks it has come to this blogger&#8217;s attention, via organizations such as the <a title="American Immigration Lawyers Association" href="http://www.aila.org/" target="_blank">American Immigration Lawyers Association</a> (AILA) and through the website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), that the USCIS has made decisions which has lead to a delay in processing a relatively significant number of I-130 petitions for Immediate relative immigration benefits. To <a title="quote directly" href="http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&amp;vgnextoid=d06835e66570e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD" target="_blank">quote directly</a> from the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (<a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/i-601-waiver/i-601-waivers-why-do-it-yourself-diy-may-not-be-the-best-approach/" target="_blank">USCIS</a>):</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>In November 2010, USCIS transferred approximately 36,000 Immediate  Relative petitions from our California Service Center to our Texas  Service Center. We anticipated that this redistribution of work would  result in more timely adjudication of these petitions. Due to a number  of unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center, many of these  cases have not been processed and are beyond our estimated processing  times. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused you  and we are making every effort to remedy this situation as soon as  possible.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>It is easy to lay blame upon people and organizations. Those reading this piece should note that mistakes occur in life. Businesses, individuals, organizations, and governments do make mistakes and playing the &#8220;blame game&#8221; often yields little in terms of practical solutions. That said, the USCIS is a government entity and should be accountable for their mistakes. Clearly, the USCIS has taken responsibility for this error and has taken measures to rectify the situation. To quote further from the official website of the USCIS:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>On Feb. 7, 2011, we implemented a rapid response plan to  expedite the adjudication of these petitions. We have transferred a  large number of these Immediate Relative petitions back to our  California Service Center to take advantage of resources currently  available to immediately process these cases. Petitioners will see an  action such as an approval, denial or a Request for Evidence (RFE) on  their case from our California or Texas Service Centers by the end of  February. Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s  National Visa Center about these cases.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>USCIS&#8217;s efforts to solve this problem should not be overlooked. For those seeking an Immigrant visa for a foreign spouse, the <a title="K-3 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k3-marriage-visa.html" target="_blank">K-3 visa</a> has been used in the past to obtain an expedited travel document when the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service has a backlog of cases. In recent months, the United States <a title="National Visa Center" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/uscis-estimated-processing-times-k-1-k-3-cr-1-ir-1-l-1-eb-5-and-advance-parole/" target="_blank">National Visa Center</a>piece  has had an &#8220;administrative closure&#8221; policy regarding those K-3 visa applications that arrive at the NVC with, or after, their I-130 counterparts. There are some who speculate that there might be more K-3 visas issued as a result of the backlog created from the situation note above. At the time of this writing, it remains unclear as to exactly how American Immigration officials will opt to deal with this matter.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="USCIS processing time" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/uscis/uscis-estimated-processing-times-k-1-k-2-k-3-k-4-cr-1-ir-1-l-1-e-2-eb-5/" target="_blank">USCIS processing time</a>.</p>
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		<title>VOA Reports: Sanctions Against Myanmar (Burma) To Remain In Place Until Government Undertakes &#8220;Fundamental Change&#8221;</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent postings on this web log the administration has posted news and information pertaining to the ongoing situation in the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar (also referred to as Burma). In a recent report, it was noted that the Burmese government was discussing the idea of setting up a stock exchange. Meanwhile, the <a title="Association of Southeast Asian Nations" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/myanmar-burma-business/amidst-calls-to-end-economic-sanctions-myanmar-ponders-opening-stock-exchange/" target="_blank">Association of Southeast Asian Nations</a> (<a title="ASEAN" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/reuters-reports-ge-ceo-says-china-to-be-biggest-economy-in-the-world/" target="_blank">ASEAN</a>) has informally called for an end to the American (as well as international) sanctions being imposed upon Myanmar. To <a title="quote directly" href="http://www.voanews.com/policy/editorials/Burma-Still-Far-From-A-Democracy-114916829.html" target="_blank">quote directly</a> from a recent posting on the Voice of America&#8217;s official website:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>The United States is among a handful of countries that have imposed  targeted economic sanctions on those most responsible for denying  democracy and disregarding human rights in Burma. As the time approaches  for the parliaments to convene, some of Burma&#8217;s neighbors have called  on the West to lift sanctions. They say U.S. policy hampers important  areas of trade, prevents investment and technology from helping to  develop Burma&#8217;s hard-pressed ethnic regions, and hurts the Burmese  people.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>The United States is deeply concerned about the plight  of ordinary citizens of Burma. But it is the regime that is responsible  for the country&#8217;s dire economic situation. The record is clear on how  the military regime has mismanaged the economy, institutionalized  corruption and plundered valuable national resources for private gain.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Our  two nations have been in talks about improving relations since 2009 and  we will continue to engage the government on our mutual concerns. Until  the government undertakes fundamental change in Burma, including  releasing the more than 2,100 political prisoners and beginning a  meaningful and time-bound dialogue with the democratic opposition and  ethnic minorities, U.S. sanctions will remain in place.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>The issue of Human Rights in Burma is not intended to be the topic of this posting as this blogger sincerely does not feel qualified to address such issues. Exploitation, murder, and human rights abuses in Burma (Myanmar) are all issues which should concern anyone living in modern times, but there is a rather strong argument in favor of lifting sanctions such as these as there are those who would argue that these sanctions fail in their objective and may actually worsen the plight of the common people who are sometimes more adversely impacted by such measures than are those at whom the sanctions were originally aimed. In a piece written on this issue by Leon T. Hadar entitled <a title="U.S. Sanctions Against Burma: A Failure on All Fronts" href="http://www.cato.org/pubs/trade/tpa-001.html" target="_blank">U.S. Sanctions Against Burma: A Failure on All Fronts</a> these issues were more eloquently elaborated:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>The U.S. policy of imposing unilateral trade and investment sanctions against Burma has     proven to be a failure on all fronts. By forcing U.S. firms to disengage from Burma, that     policy has harmed American economic interests and done nothing to improve the living     conditions or human rights of the people of Burma. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Sanctions have denied Burmese citizens the benefits of increased investment by American     multinational companies&#8211;investment that brings technoloygy, better working conditions,     and Western ideas.[sic]</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>State and local sanctions against Burma have compounded the problem caused by federal     sanctions and raised troubling constitutional questions. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Unilateral sanctions have alienated our allies in the region and strengthened the hand     of China but achieved none of the stated foreign policy aims. If Washington had allowed     the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take the lead in setting policy toward     Burma, the United States could have enjoyed a &#8220;win-win&#8221; situation&#8211;better     relations with our allies and more influence over the regime in Rangoon. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> As an alternative to the failed policy of sanctions, the United States should allow     U.S. companies to freely trade with and investment in Burma. A pro-business approach to     engagement would more effectively promote political, civil, and economic freedom around     the world. Congress should enact legislation requiring a full accounting of the cost of     sanctions and explicit justification on national security grounds before they can be     imposed. </em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>It has always been this blogger&#8217;s personal opinion that the Burmese sanctions were neither well promulgated nor well executed as the imposition of sanctions has resulted in a situation in which the people at the lowest echelons of Burmese society are not able to enjoy the technological and monetary benefits that come with increased investment and the increased economic activity springing therefrom. The policy reasons underlying the sanctions against Burma would seem to originate in a belief that such sanctions will result in better conditions for the dispossessed currently living in Burma. Although this is pure speculation, it would seem that there is at least some room for reasonable people to disagree about the effects of the Burmese sanctions. Hopefully increased dialogue on this issue will result in new strategies which can be implemented to the benefit of the Burmese people and those seeking <a title="investment" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/uscis-reminder-about-upcoming-fee-increases-and-new-fees-associated-with-the-eb-5-visa/" target="_blank">investment</a> opportunities in Southeast Asia.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="US Visa Myanmar" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-for-citizens-of-myanmar.html" target="_blank">US Visa Myanmar</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[เขากล่าวว่า รัฐมนตรีของอาเซียนรู้สึกถึงการรอคอยการเลือกตั้งที่ยาวนานซึ่งเขาอธิบายถึง ซึ่งอธิบายถึง การเป็นตัวนำและความโปร่งใสของการปล่อยตัวผู้นำฝ่ายค้าน อองซาน ซูจีซึ่งได้รับการตอบรับที่ดีจากนานาชาติ]]></description>
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<p>เป็นเรื่องที่อยู่ในความสนใจของบล็อกเกอร์ โดยทางสื่อสิ่งพิมพ์ในกรุงเทพฯ ประเทศไทยซึ่งสมาคมประชาชาติแห่งเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ (ASEAN)กับองค์กรอื่นๆและคณะบุคคลอื่นๆเรียกร้องที่จะให้มีบทลงโทษทางเศรษฐกิจต่อสหภาพพม่า (บางครั้งเรียกว่า พม่า) ในขณะที่มีการค้นคว้าในโลกออนไลน์ตามเรื่องที่อ้างต่อไปนี้ทางเว็บไซต์ <a title="Rttnews.com" href="http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1528541" target="_blank">Rttnews.com</a></p>
<p>การประชุมอย่างไม่เป็นทางการของรัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสมาคมประชาชาติเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ (<a title="ASEAN" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/thailand-business/reuters-reports-ge-ceo-says-china-to-be-biggest-economy-in-the-world/" target="_blank">ASEAN</a>) เรียกร้องในการให้มีบทลงโทษทางเศรษฐกิจต่อรัฐบาลทหารของพม่า</p>
<p>การประชุมนี้จัดขึ้นในเกาะลัมบอกของอินโดนีเซียมีการเรียกร้องโดยอ้างถึงความก้าวหน้าทางการเมืองที่สำคัญของกลุ่มประเทศในอาเซียน เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้</p>
<p>รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศ มาร์ตี้ นาทาลีกาวาผู้ที่เป็นประเมศที่มีการสับเปลี่ยนตำแหน่งขององค์กรที่มีสมาชิกอยู่สิบประเทศกล่าวกับผู้สื่อข่าวว่า “พวกเราเชื่อว่า  การพัฒนาเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ต้องการที่จะได้รับการตอบรับจากสังคมนานาชาติ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งเพื่อที่จะเป็นหลักประกันความมั่นใจว่า การพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจในเมียนมาร์สามารถที่จะเกิดขึ้นได้”</p>
<p>เขากล่าวว่า รัฐมนตรีของอาเซียนรู้สึกถึงการรอคอยการเลือกตั้งที่ยาวนานซึ่งเขาอธิบายถึง ซึ่งอธิบายถึง การเป็นตัวนำและความโปร่งใสของการปล่อยตัวผู้นำฝ่ายค้าน อองซาน ซูจีซึ่งได้รับการตอบรับที่ดีจากนานาชาติ</p>
<p>การเพิ่มมาตรการการลงโทษยังคงเป็นที่สังเกตได้ แต่ในช่วงของการประกาศจากอาเซียน เว็บไซต์อย่างเป็นทางการของ Straits Times รายงานว่า เจ้าหน้าที่รัฐในเมียนมาร์กำลังเริ่มที่จะเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในเมียนมาร์ อ้างโดยตรงจากเว็บไซต์ <a title="StraitsTimes.com" href="http://www.straitstimes.com/" target="_blank">StraitsTimes.com</a>:</p>
<p>กรุงเทพ-เมียนมาร์ในระหว่างการจัดการหลักทรัพย์ในเกาหลีใต้เกี่ยวกับการเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ ขั้นตอนล่าสุดโดยการออกกฎของรัฐบาลทหารซึ่งมีจุดมุ่งหมายในการนำเงินลงทุนในต่างประเทศเข้ามาในประเทศ</p>
<p>การแลกเปลี่ยนหลักทรัพย์ในเกาหลีใต้มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับการเปลิดตลาดการแลกเปลี่ยนหลักทรัพย์ในลาวและในการเปิดตลาดหุ้นที่ยาวนานในกัมพูชาซึ่งจะเปิดในเดือนกรกฎาคม ทั้งสองนั้นเป็นผู้ร่วมลงทุนกับรัฐบาล</p>
<p>ในบล็อกก่อนหน้านี้ ผู้เขียนได้พูดถึงการเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในลาวและการประกาศที่จะเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในกัมพูชาซึ่งจะเปิดในกลางปี 2011 ในกรณีของเมียนมาร์ เป็นที่ปรากฏอย่างชัดเจนว่า แผนงานต่างๆของการเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในเมียนมาร์ยังคงเป็นเรื่องที่ยังไม่แน่นอนตามที่มีการอ้างถึงในการเขียนใน Stratis Times</p>
<p>โฆษกของตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในกรุงโซลรายงานว่า ตัวแทนได้เยือนพม่าสองครั้ง “แต่ยังคงไม่มีการตัดสินใจใดๆเกิดขึ้น” เจ้าหน้าที่กล่าว</p>
<p>แม้ว่าการเปิดตลาดหลักทรัพย์ในพม่าไม่ได้เป็นบทสรุปที่แน่นอนแล้ว แต่ยังคงมีคนจำนวนมากที่อ้างถึงผลประโยชน์ทางเศรษฐกิจซึ่งจะทำให้ทำให้เกิดผลประโยชน์ที่มากขึ้น นอกจากนี้ ยังมีผู้ที่โต้แย้งถึงโอกาสทางเศรษฐกิจในเมียนมาร์ซึ่งจะก่อให้เกิดผลดีต่อเมียนมาร์บนพื้นฐานของหลักที่ว่า น้ำขึ้นให้รีบตัก อ้างเพิ่มเติมจาก Straits Times</p>
<p>เมียนมาร์เป็นประเทศที่อุดุมไปด้วยทรัพยากรธรรมชาติแต่การพัฒนายังคงล้าหลังอยู่เกือบห้าสิบปีของการขาดการบริหารทางเศรษฐกิจภายใต้การปกครองของรัฐบาลทหารและบทลงโทษของตะวันตก</p>
<p>แต่การปฏิรูปภายใต้แนวทางนั้น เจ้าหน้าที่รัฐมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงทรัพย์สินของรัฐในปีที่แล้วและค้นหาวิธีที่จะสั่งห้ามเรื่องเกี่ยวกับกษัตริย์ การติดต่อสื่อสาร การขนส่งทางเรือ และภาคเกษตรกรรม-รอยเตอร์</p>
<p>เมียนมาร์เป็นแหล่งของทรัพยากรธรรมชาติที่อุดมสมบูรณ์และโอกาสทางเศรษฐกิจ แต่ในเวลาที่เขียนบทความนี้หลายๆชาติ เช่นสหรัฐอเมริกา มีบทลงโทษต่อชาติในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ซึ่งห้ามการจัดกิจกรรมทางการค้า มีบางอย่างที่ถกเถียงกันว่า บทลงโทษที่รุนแรงนั้นจะทำให้ประชากรชาวพม่ามีชีวิตที่แร้นแค้นขึ้น แต่การโต้แย้งนั้นเป็นสมมติฐานทั่วไปในการลบล้างข้อบังคับทางการค้าของต่างชาติ และผลประโยชน์ทางเศรษฐกิจซึ่งมีแนวโน้มที่จะเพิ่มขึ้นจากต่างชาติอาจจะทำให้ได้รับประโยชน์จากปัจจัยต่างๆในตลาดในเมียนมาร์ประเทศที่ประชากรยังคงยากจนอยู่ ภายใต้ทฤษฎี ผลประโยชน์ทางเศรษฐกิจอาจจะไม่เป็นเรื่องที่สำคัญกับชนชั้นที่สูงขึ้นที่อยู่ในเมียนมาร์ เนื่องจากผู้ที่มั่งคั่งจำนวนน้อยมีแนวโน้มที่จะได้รับสิทธิประโยชน์ แม้ว่าจะโดยทางอ้อมจากการเพิ่มทุนของต่างชาติ สินค้าที่ส่งออก ทรัพย์สินทางปัญญาและกิจกรรมทางเศรษฐกิจอื่นๆ</p>
<p>แม้ว่าการแลกเปลี่ยนหลักทรัพย์ในเมียนมาร์อาจจะยังคงอยู่ท่ามกลางการถกเถียงกันและยังคงไกลจากความเป็นจริง ผู้ที่สนใจที่จะทำธุรกิจในเมียนมาร์ หรือปะเทศอื่นๆในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ควรที่จะทำความเข้าใจกับข้อมูลต่างๆข้างต้นที่มีหลายประเทศโต้แย้งเกี่ยวกับว่า เมียนมาร์มีแนวโน้มที่จะมีบทบาทที่สำคัญในภูมิภาคและเศรษฐกิจโลกเช่นเดียวกับการค้า</p>
<p>To view this information in English please see: <a title="US Visa Myanmar" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/myanmar-burma-business/amidst-calls-to-end-economic-sanctions-myanmar-ponders-opening-stock-exchange/" target="_blank">US Visa Myanmar</a>.</p>
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		<title>USCIS Website Discusses Licensure of American Attorneys in Immigration Matters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[That said, the forthcoming quote deals with the issue of fake lawyers, visa agents, notarios, and immigration consultants who have been known to imitate genuine attorneys in an effort to further their own interests while simultaneously fleecing an unsuspecting public (both immigrants and American Citizens).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those who have read this web log with any frequency in the past may have noticed that the administration routinely posts information regarding attorney licensure and the practice of United States Immigration law. Recently, this blogger discovered some interesting information on this subject while researching the issue on the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). To <a title="quote" href="http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3dc29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&amp;vgnextchannel=3dc29c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD" target="_blank">quote</a> some of that information directly:</p>
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<td bgcolor="#c0c0c0"><strong>If</strong></td>
<td bgcolor="#c0c0c0"><strong>Then</strong></td>
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<td>You are filing <strong>within</strong> the United States</td>
<td>Attorneys  and accredited representatives may communicate with USCIS on your  behalf and receive information from USCIS regarding your application or  petition.</td>
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<td>You are filing an application or petition at an office <strong>outside</strong> the United States</td>
<td>Attorneys  and accredited representatives may communicate with USCIS on your  behalf and receive information from USCIS regarding your application or  petition&#8230;</td>
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<p>It should be reiterated that only a licensed American attorney has the unfettered privilege of practicing American immigration law before the <a title="Department of Homeland Security" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/comprehensive-immigration-reform/us-immigration-news-arizona-shootings-and-comprehensive-immigration-reform/" target="_blank">Department of Homeland Security</a> and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (<a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/uscis-estimated-processing-times-k-1-k-3-cr-1-ir-1-l-1-eb-5-and-advance-parole/" target="_blank">USCIS</a>). Although charitable organizations in the USA may be accredited to represent individuals before the USCIS and/or the US Immigration Courts, such representation is conducted on a not-for-profit basis. Licensed American attorneys are generally in a good position to provide advice and counsel regarding immigration matters due to education and experience. However, so-called &#8220;<a title="immigration consultants" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/american-immigration-lawyers-association-aila-launches-website-to-help-fight-fraudulent-us-immigration-consultants/" target="_blank">immigration consultants</a>,&#8221; &#8220;<a title="visa agents" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/attorney-general-cuomo-takes-further-steps-to-combat-the-unauthorized-practice-of-us-immigration-law/" target="_blank">visa agents</a>,&#8221; and &#8220;visa companies&#8221; lack both the credentials and qualification to provide advice and representation of clients before USCIS, DHS, and/or the Department of State (DOS). To quote the USCIS website further:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Attorneys must be a member in good standing of the  bar of a U.S. State (or U.S. possession, territory, Commonwealth, or the  District of Columbia) and not be under any court order restricting  their practice of law. Attorneys will check the first block on Form G-28  and must provide information regarding their admission to practice.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Only attorneys and accredited representatives may communicate on your behalf regarding your application with USCIS.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>In choosing an attorney, you should:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><em>Ensure  that the attorney is a member in good standing of the “bar” of a U.S.  State (or possession, territory, Commonwealth or District of Columbia)</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Ensure that the attorney is not under any court order restricting their practice of law</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Review  the current attorney licensing document for the attorney and contact  the relevant State bar admission authorities to verify the information.   See the “American Bar Association – State Bar Associations” link to the  right for a list of state bar associations.</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Review the “List of  Currently Disciplined Practitioners” in the link to the right. This is  where the Executive Office for Immigration Review lists if an attorney  has been expelled or suspended from practice before USCIS/DHS</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Review  the “List of Previously Disciplined Practitioners” available from the  “List of Currently Disciplined Practitioners”  page on the EOIR website</em></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>A  lawfully admitted attorney should honor your request for this  information, as State Bar practice rules require disclosure of this  information to clients. Before you pay attorney fees for help with your  immigration case, make sure that the individual is a licensed attorney.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>You  should also review the lists of currently disciplined and previously  disciplined practitioners on the Executive Office for Immigration Review  website. These lists will help you to determine whether the attorney  has been expelled or suspended from practice before USCIS/DHS.  To  review these lists, please see the links in the “External Links” section  of this page.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Those wishing to retain professional assistance during the United States Immigration process are well advised to take note of the citation quoted above as this information is very useful for those seeking <a title="attorney" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/licensed-lawyers.html" target="_blank">attorney</a> assistance. That said, the forthcoming quote deals with the issue of fake lawyers, visa agents, notarios, and immigration consultants who have been known to imitate genuine American attorneys in an effort to further their own interests while simultaneously fleecing an unsuspecting public (both immigrants and American Citizens). To quote the USCIS website one further time:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Notarios,  notary publics and immigration consultants may NOT represent you before  USCIS. </em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Those wishing to bring their loved one from another country for family reunification in the USA should take note of the above quotation. In Thailand, for example, there are some fly-by-night operators claiming both expertise in immigration law as well as qualification, without actually possessing either. For this reason, it is always prudent to ask for the licensure information of those claiming the ability to represent individuals before USCIS, DHS, and DOS.</p>
<p>Licensed foreign lawyers may, under some circumstances, be able to provide some limited representation, but only upon authorization from USCIS, those interested should consult the USCIS  website directly as this issue is not the intended topic of this posting.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="K1 Visa Thailand" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k1-fiance-visa.html" target="_blank">K1 Visa Thailand</a>.</p>
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		<title>US Embassy in Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar): Holiday Closing Schedule 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those Americans seeking services such as issuance of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, US Passport, or additional visa pages for a previously issued US Passport are well advised to contact an American Citizen Services (ACS) Section at a US Consulate or US Embassy abroad.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following information was <a title="quoted directly" href="http://burma.usembassy.gov/holidays.html" target="_blank">quoted directly</a> from the official website of the United States Embassy in Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar):</p>
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<th>Date</th>
<th>Day</th>
<th>U.S.*</th>
<th>Burmese**</th>
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<td>December 31</td>
<td>Friday</td>
<td>New Year&#8217;s Day</td>
<td></td>
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<td>January 4</td>
<td>Tuesday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Independence Day</td>
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<td>January 17</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Martin Luther King&#8217;s Birthday</td>
<td></td>
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<td>February 12</td>
<td>Friday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Union Day</td>
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<td>February 15</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>President&#8217;s Day</td>
<td></td>
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<td>April 13</td>
<td>Wednesday</td>
<td></td>
<td>THINGYAN (Water Festival)</td>
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<td>April 14</td>
<td>Thursday</td>
<td></td>
<td>THINGYAN (Water Festival)</td>
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<td>April 15</td>
<td>Friday</td>
<td></td>
<td>THINGYAN (Water Festival)</td>
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<td>May 17</td>
<td>Tuesday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Full Moon of Kason</td>
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<td>May 30</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Memorial Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>July 4</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Independence Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>July 15</td>
<td>Friday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Full Moon of Waso(Beginning of Buddhist Lent)</td>
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<td>July 19</td>
<td>Tuesday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Martyr&#8217;s Day</td>
</tr>
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<td>September 5</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Labor Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>October 10</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Columbus Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>October 12</td>
<td>Wednesday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Full moon of Thadinkyut</td>
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<td>November 10</td>
<td>Thursday</td>
<td></td>
<td>Full moon of Tazaungmone</td>
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<td>November 11</td>
<td>Friday</td>
<td>Veteran&#8217;s Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>November 24</td>
<td>Thursday</td>
<td>Thanksgiving Day</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>December 26</td>
<td>Monday</td>
<td>Christmas Day</td>
<td></td>
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<blockquote><p><strong><em>* American Holidays falling on Saturday will be observed the  preceding Friday. Holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the  following Monday.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>** Burmese Holidays falling on either Saturday or Sunday will be  observed only on the respective day. The Embassy will be OPEN the  preceding Friday and the following Monday when Burmese holidays are  celebrated on either Saturday or Sunday. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>For Idd, Deepavali, Karen New Year, Peasants&#8217; Day and Full Moon day of Tabaung, Embassy will observe a liberal leave policy.</em></strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Those wishing to visit the official homepage of the American Embassy in Burma please click <a title="HERE" href="http://burma.usembassy.gov/index.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>Those Americans seeking services such as issuance of a <a title="Consular Report of Birth Abroad" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-india/us-consulate-chennai/us-consulate-chennai-india-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/" target="_blank">Consular Report of Birth Abroad</a>, <a title="US Passport" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-china/us-consulate-shanghai/american-consulate-shanghai-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/" target="_blank">US Passport</a>, or additional visa pages for a previously issued US Passport are well advised to contact an American Citizen Services (ACS) Section at a <a title="US Consulate" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-india/us-consulate-hyderabad/us-consulate-hyderabad-india-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/" target="_blank">US Consulate</a> or <a title="US Embassy" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k1-visa-process.html" target="_blank">US Embassy</a> abroad. Those wishing to receive services from an ACS Section abroad may find it beneficial to make an appointment online to visit the post. Setting an appointment in advance can greatly streamline the processing of requests put before ACS.</p>
<p>Those seeking a temporary visa such as a <a title="B-2 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/tourist-visa.html" target="_blank">B-2 visa</a> (<a title="US Visitor Visa" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-visa-immigration/telegraph-reports-9-year-old-denied-disney-world-trip-based-on-214b-of-the-ina/" target="_blank">US Visitor Visa</a>), B-1 visa (US Business Visa), J-1 visa (US Exchange Visitor Visa), <a title="F-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/f1-visa-thailand.html" target="_blank">F-1 visa</a> (US Student Visa) are likely to process their visa application through a Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Unit at a US Embassy abroad. It should be noted that non-immigrant visa applications are scrutinized pursuant to section <a title="214(b)" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-india.html" target="_blank">214(b)</a> of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act.</p>
<p>Those seeking American family visa benefits such as the <a title="CR-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/immigrant-spouse-visa.html" target="_blank">CR-1 visa</a> or the <a title="IR-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/immigrant-visa-process.html" target="_blank">IR-1 visa</a> are likely to see their visa application processed through an Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit at a US Post abroad. It should be noted that the <a title="K-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-south-korea.html" target="_blank">K-1 visa</a>, a non-immigrant <a title="US fiance visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k1-visa-singapore.html" target="_blank">US fiance visa</a>, is generally treated in much the same manner as immigrant visas. In the past, the same could have been said for the K-3 visa, but since the National Visa Center&#8217;s promulgation of the &#8220;administrative closure&#8221; policy far fewer <a title="K-3 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k3-visa-process.html" target="_blank">K-3 visa</a> applications are processed abroad compared to the past.</p>
<p>Those seeking an <a title="EB-5 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-singapore.html" target="_blank">EB-5 visa</a> or an <a title="L-1 visa" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-japan.html" target="_blank">L-1 visa</a> are likely to be required to process an immigration petition at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (<a title="USCIS" href="http://integrity-legal.com/legal-blog/us-embassy-laos/us-embassy-vietiane-laos-holiday-closing-schedule-2011/" target="_blank">USCIS</a>) in the USA prior to processing a visa application abroad.</p>
<p>For related information please see: <a title="US Visa Burma" href="http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/us-visa-for-citizens-of-myanmar.html" target="_blank">US Visa Burma</a>.</p>
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