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ARTICLE · 06 DECEMBER 2010

Immigration News - November 30, 2010 issue

Fakhoury Global Immigration
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Nov 23, 2010: The U.S. is implementing a new visa application process for Indians that will make obtaining visas more convenient, says the U.S. ambassador to India

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Rami Fakhoury
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U.S. Ambassador Announces Reorganization of Consulates General in India.

Nov 23, 2010: The U.S. is implementing a new visa application process for Indians that will make obtaining visas more convenient, says the U.S. ambassador to India.

New Immigration Fees and Forms Take Effect November 23.

Nov 20, 2010: USCIS has reminded the public that new fees will take effect on November 23, 2010.

House of Representatives Approves Proxy Marriage in Immigration Matters

Nov 17, 2010: Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would recognize proxy marriages involving US military service members in immigration cases.

USCIS to Publish Revised Form I-129.

Nov 12, 2010: USCIS has revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, which will be published the same day that the new fee increase takes place .

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