The October 2008 Visa Bul- letin disseminated by the Department of State's Visa Office notes that the May 2008 Visa Bulletin had stated that many employment cut-off dates had been advancing very rapidly, based on indications that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would need to review a significantly larger pool of applicants than there were numbers available to maximize number use under the fiscal year (FY) 2008 annual limits.

India is opposed to all illegal migration into the country, be it from Bangladesh or elsewhere, and this should not be made a "political issue", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on October 1.

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is now accessible online for citizens and eligible nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to apply for advance authorization to travel to the United States under the VWP.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the new US passport card may be used in the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) process.

Section 245(k) of the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) is a great boon for aliens who are applicants for adjustment of status to permanent residence (Form I-485), but have violated their status for less than 180 or less days from their last lawful admission.

NEW DELHI: The Home Ministry attributed to "human error" by an immigration official the discreet departure of Ken Haywood, a US national whose internet connection was used to send terror e-mail minutes before Ahmedabad blasts.

LONDON: Four Indians and as many Sri Lankans were arrested for allegedly living and working illegally in Britain.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 24, 2008, a revised list of vaccines required for applicants seeking permanent resident status. This revision follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

NEW DELHI: Asian women are joining men in migrating to other countries, in many cases as principal bread winners, says a new book.

On 7/30/08 President George W. Bush signed into law the United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act (H.R.5501/S.2731).