DS 5535 security check processing time is 2 weeks to 8 months in Mexico, India.

Anybody can get DS5535 security check form 221g admin processing including B1, B2, #H1B, #H4, L and any other US visa.
US embassy has issued DS5535 for a kid too.

Last 15 year travel, addresses, employment info required for full background check.

https://www.am22tech.com/ds-5535-security-checks/

USCIS case status website showing blank. Don't worry.
You are not alone. Many people have reported it.

The problem is not on your computer, it is a problem with USCIS case status website.
Here is the fix:

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-case-status-website-showing-blank-fix/

US embassy in India has made dropbox appointment mandatory from Sep 1, 2019.

Friend, relative, agent can drop. Rescheduling drop off date allowed.

Faster processing time of 7-10 days if no form 221g or interview required.
https://www.am22tech.com/dropbox-appointment-made-mandatory-in-india/

USCIS, CBP, DHS can create fake social media account to follow you on Facebook, Twitter. Name, Phone, email, post content is saved.
Visa, Green card or Entry can be denied at airport.
Un-friend the friends on Facebook, don't follow people with adverse opinion about US on Twitter.
https://www.am22tech.com/dhs-fake-social-media-account-to-monitor-your-activity/

H1B stamping in Mexico - You will need an agent to deposit visa fees in cash at Mexico Bank location. Venkat & Ernesto provide service for a nominal fee.

My review of usVisaStampingInMexico.com services - fee payment, accommodation & travel.

Fast service, reliable agency, knows H1B issues, have Spanish speaking Mexican for help.

https://www.am22tech.com/stamping-in-mexico-venkat-ernesto-agency-review/amp/

Dropbox Appointment option has now started showing up on Indian UsatravelDocs website for new applications starting today (Sep 1).

https://www.am22tech.com/dropbox-appointment-made-mandatory-in-india/amp/

DHS has proposed $10 electronic registration fees for H1B lottery applications starting April 2020.

Cost applicable for all #H1B employers - IT consulting or product companies.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-h1b-fees/

Interesting Question today:

I am on H1b and my spouse is also H1b. I am eligible for H4ead .

Can I apply for H4ead can I still work on H1b until H4ead is approved and card issued?
How does this work?

I answered it here:

https://forum.am22tech.com/t/can-i-keep-working-on-my-own-h1b-and-still-get-h4-ead-approved-with-spouse-h1b/4154

i94 extension at San Diego US Mexico land border after passport renewal. $6 new paper i94 fees. Open 24x365. Border crossing may be required. 15 min proc time.

https://www.am22tech.com/passport-renewal-i94-extension-san-diego-us-mexico-border/
#H1B #H4EAD

Facebook says they will delete fake DHS accounts as they are against their policy.

DHS, CBP, USCIS wants to create phony accounts to monitor visa, green card applicants.

https://www.am22tech.com/facebook-to-dhs-fake-accounts-will-be-deleted/amp/

Remember the Amanda Baran meeting with OMB for H4 EAD revoke rule?

There is a document that has been added to meeting details which lists H4 EAD pain and financial loss.
No other details about the meeting outcome are available that was attended by lot of Indians.

Read the document here:
https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-news-termination/amp/

Federal court has asked DHS to provide a status update on H4 EAD revoke process by 4 PM on Sep 10.

The OMB review has been pending for more than 6 months now. Big day to watch what happens next.
Stay tuned.
https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-news-termination/amp/

H4 EAD Revoke rule News Update 3 PM EST:
DHS has filed their reply in federal court keeping in mind the 4 PM deadline today.

USCIS says that it continues to wait for OMB review approval.
No H4 EAD revoke time-line has been given.
The ball is now in Federal court's hand.

https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-news-termination/

#H4EAD news update today: Federal court wants to wait for DHS and let them complete their H4 EAD revoke process. Good News!

Federal court has asked SaveJobsUSA and DHS to submit their arguments by Sep 16, 4 PM and claim why the oral argument scheduled for Sep 27 should NOT be indefinitely postponed.

DHS submitted their response on Sep 10 saying that process is waiting OMB approval.

https://www.am22tech.com/h4-ead-news-termination/

#HR1044 + #S386 voting on Sep 19, 2019 after Rand Paul compromise reached for removing country based green card limits.

Rand Paul agreed to remove hold from S386 with 5k fixed green cards for healthcare workers.
Good news for H1B workers - India, China.

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/

The green card country limit removal bill #HR1044 has never reached this stage before.

It would be demoralizing for thousands of workers if it does not pass the Senate now.

Call your Senator to vote for it now. Voting may happen on Sep 19. This may be the LAST CHANCE before elections.

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/amp/

USCIS case status website is showing mixed up status updates with both approval and denial at same time for this #H4EAD case.

Another #H1B premium case shows RFE sent after approval.

Do not worry as these are result of glitches on USCIS site. Looks like the site is slowing losing its credibility.

https://www.am22tech.com/uscis-h4-ead-case-status-shows-both-approval-denial/

Bad News again!

Green card country limit removal did not pass today (Sep 19, 2019) the Senate. A new hold has been placed by another Senator this time.

It may be brought up again in Senate next week as Senator Mike Lee said that he will try to convince Georgia Senator and try to reach a consensus.

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/amp/

Bernie Sanders has set up phone line poll for S386, as reported on one of the whatsApp group.

You can call and register your vote in favor or opposition of S386 (Green card country limit removal bill).

We do not know if this voting means anything or not, but, it may help shape up the political narrative that Bernie Sanders drafts for elections.
Each vote counts to shape the destiny of this bill.
Process and phone number available here:

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/

Update Sep 23, 2019 - Lee Promise to Pass Bill by Sep 27

You may have heard about the news that floating around that Mike Lee has promised to pass Green card country limit removal bill by Sep 27, 2019.

Several publications including Brietbart have mentioned this date based on the passionate speech that Mike Lee gave last week in favor of this important bill.

https://www.am22tech.com/hr1044-s386-voting-on-senate-floor/