Author Archives: Joshua Paulin

Algumas perguntas frequentes

June 27, 2008 – 2:01 pm

Achei uma boa idéia responder a algumas perguntas que nos são feitas com frequência nas clinicas que Ana Lucía e eu temos oferecido em Everett, Allston, East Boston, Rockland, Lynn, Lowell e outras paróquias onde estão nossas comunidades brasileiras.Pergunta : Eu entrei pelo México faz três anos, mas nunca tive problemas com imigração. […]

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Premium Processing - now available for some I-140 Cases

June 13, 2008 – 2:49 pm

USCIS has provided a fact sheet explaining the new process — briefly, some beneficiaries who are coming up on their sixth year  in H-1B status will be able to pay the $1000 premium processing fee and get a speedy adjudication of their I-140.
This is a step in the right direction!

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July, 2008 Visa Bulletin

June 10, 2008 – 1:05 pm

VERY modest movement, with employment based third preference unavailable across the board… from the Department of State website.

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June, 2008 Visa Bulletin

May 13, 2008 – 10:10 am

From the Department of State website.

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Clínica de Imigração - Boston

April 30, 2008 – 12:21 pm

Grupo Mulher Brasileira
Consulta Grátis com o Advogado Joshua Paulin
Esclareça suas dúvidas sobre imigração, direitos do trabalhador, ou outro assunto que involva a corte norte-americana com o advogado JoshuaPaulin.
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Telefone para 617.787.0557 ramal 15 para marcar hora.

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Presenting Your Case in Immigration Court

April 30, 2008 – 12:17 pm

Last night, I went to an excellent presentation sponsored by the Boston Bar Association at the John Adams Courthouse. Immigration Judges Leonard Shapiro and Matthew D’Angelo and Court Administrator Bob Halpin put in a solid two hours of advice on how to present cases.
The commentary ranged from what should have been obvious (don’t take […]

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New I-765 form

April 26, 2008 – 12:59 pm

USCIS has published a new I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (EAD), with new directions, on the USCIS website.

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New I-693 form

April 14, 2008 – 8:32 pm

For use by civil surgeon, as part of the adjustment of status packet. After 5/1/08, the old one won’t be accepted…
link.

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May, 2008 Visa Bulletin

April 11, 2008 – 11:52 pm

A nice jump in the FB2B category, and barely any movement for Mexicans (aside from FB4). From the Department of State website.

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Extension of OPT for certain F-1 holders

April 4, 2008 – 4:11 pm

From 12 to 29 months… but only “available to F-1 students with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program.” See DHS news release: 17 Month Extension of Optional Practical Training for Certain Highly Skilled Foreign Students.

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