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FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES Family-Sponsored All Charge-ability Areas Except Those Listed CHINA- mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES F1 22DEC05 22DEC05 22DEC05 08JUL93 22DEC97 F2A 22SEP10 22SEP10 22SEP10 01SEP10 22SEP10 F2B 08DEC04 08DEC04 08DEC04 22NOV92 15APR02 F3 22JUN02 22JUN02 22JUN02 08MAR93 08AUG92 F4 08APR01 08APR01 08APR01 22JUL96 15APR89 Summary of the January 2013 Visa Bulletin – Family-Based (FB) Below is a summary of the January 2013 Visa Bulletin with respect to family-based petitions: F1 continues to move forward.  F1 China and India all move forward by three (3) weeks to December 22, 2005.   F1 Mexico moves forward by only one (1) week to July 8, 1993 and F1 Philippines moves forward by eight (8) weeks to December 22, 1997. F2A

USCIS has expanded the services offered by the e-Request system. This Web-based tool allows customers to inquire about applications and petitions submitted to USCIS. Starting November 19, customers will see the following enhancements to e-Request: Create a service request for all forms to either inquire about the status of your application or petition if it is outside of the normal processing time OR notify USCIS about an administrative error in a notice or document we sent you. For Forms I-90 and N-400 only, inquire about an Application Support Center appointment notice or other notice you were expecting to receive. Accessibility to individuals with disabilities (section 508 compliant).  To submit an e-Request , please visit USCIS e-Request home page and have your receipt number available.  Source: USCIS If you have any questions or need assistance with your immigration matter,   please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BA

New Delhi | November 19, 2012 In March 2012, the United States Mission to India unveiled the Interview Waiver Program (IWP) which allows qualified individuals to apply for additional classes of visas without being interviewed in person by a U.S. consular officer. Following the success of the IWP, as part of continuing efforts to streamline the visa process, and to meet increased visa demand in India, the U.S. Mission is pleased to announce an expansion of the IWP. We expect this expansion to benefit thousands of visa applicants in India. Under the current Interview Waiver Program, Indian visa applicants who are renewing visas that are still valid or expired within the past 48 months may submit their applications for consideration for streamlined processing, including waiver of a personal interview, within the following visa categories: Business/Tourism (B1 and/or B2); Dependent (J2, H4, L2) Transit (C) and/or Crew Member (D) - including C1/D. Children a

The table below shows the most recent statistics related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process. The figures are based on data gathered from August 15, 2012 to November 15, 2012. It shows that as of Nov. 15, 2012, 308,935 people applied, and 53,273 applications have already been approved. Based on the data, there had been zero (0) case reviews done and zero (0) case approvals made in the month of August. However, there had been 1,707 approvals in September, 26,908 approvals in October and 24,658 approvals in November.  Moreover, data show that majority of the DACA candidates are from Mexico, with at least five times more candidates than the next country, El Salvador. The current DACA processing time will take 4 to 6 months according to USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas.  If you believe that you qualify for DACA or have questions related to DACA, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BAGON LAW

Free US Immigration Consultation Session on December 12, 2012 with Los Angeles-based immigration attorney, Sharlene Mae Bagon http:// fb.me/2eyQ6s1j0 WHEN: December 12, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Vesagas & Bagon Law Firm – Manila Office 705 Corporate Center Bldg. Jecoprime 20th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City HOW: Text or call +63905-468-7006 or +63939-565-5392 to schedule your free consultation appointment with Attorney Sharlene Mae Bagon. Time availability is limited due to demand. Please contact our office ahead of time. If you have any questions or need assistance with your immigration matter,   please do not hesitate to contact our office.  Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BAGON LAW FIRM 6700 Fallbrook Avenue Suite 125H West Hills, CA 91307 Toll Free: (888) 992-2466       Main Tel.: (818) 539-0120       Fax: (888) 589-0804 www.bagonlawfirm.com