Congress has been very busy this session introducing bills that could become laws changing immigration as we know it. Read further for a brief summary of these potential laws.

The Department of State announces that all entries in the diversity visa lottery program,also known as the "green card lottery" must be made through the internet. No paper entries will be accepted.

With the many changes in immigration law occuring today, having an attorney represent you at your visa interview at the U.S. consulate may be a good idea. Attorney Ann Badmus will accompany and represent third country nationals (TCN) interested in obtaining visas at the U.S. Consulate in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico. She just returned from a successful trip in August 2003. Our next scheduled trip is in November, 2003. If interested, please contact Ann Badmus by September 15.

As of August 1, 2003, all U.S. consulate offices must interview all nonimmigrant visa applicants with few exceptions. While many consulate offices already follow this policy, this is a departure for...

All categories of business immigration, including unskilled workers, continue to be current, which means that all workers with approved visa numbers can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing. If you have an approved I140 and have not applied for adjustment of status (the final phase of the permanent residence application), now is the time to do it.

Badmus Immigration Law Firm wishes to thank all of you who have referred friends, family, or associates to our firm. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us.

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