The Department of State has released the August 2015 Visa Bulletin, and EB-3 Rest of World has advanced to July 15, 2015.
August 2015 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Rest of World Almost Current
January 2015 Visa Bulletin Posted
The Department of State has issued the January 2015 Visa Bulletin. Notable movement includes EB-3 China moving up to
Washington State District Court holds that TPS is "Admission" for Purposes of Adjustment of Status
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has held that a grant of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an "Admission" for purposes of Adjustment of Status - the process of applying for Permanent Residence or a "green card" in the United States.
TPS for Haitians Extended 18 months
USCIS announced on March 3rd that it will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, through January 22, 2016. This is good news for all Haitian nationals present in the U.S. pursuant to TPS. See the full announcement here.
USCIS Issues New Memo On Visa Waiver Program and I-485 Applications
On November 19, 2013, USCIS issued a new memo regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and VWP entrants who seek to apply for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident. The memo is available here.