Immigration Update for the Week of September 20
United States: Failed Defense Spending Bill Thwarts DREAM Act
A Senate cloture motion fell four votes shy of the 60 required to advance a defense spending bill; Democrats intended to include the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) as an amendment to the bill. Read the full post here. (September 24)
United States: 2012 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 5, 2010
The State Department announced that from October 5, 2010, to November 3, 2010, individuals may register for the 2012 diversity visa lottery. Read the full post here. (September 24)
India: Government Removes 1% Cap on Foreign Worker Visas for Infrastructure Projects
India has removed the 1% cap on visas for foreign nationals on project workforces, which primarily affected workers from China. Read the full post here. (September 23)
United States: USCIS Releases Updated FY 2011 H-1B Visa Petition Numbers
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated H-1B visa numbers for Financial Year 2011. Read the full post here. (September 23)
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