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Web Seminar on Monday, March 16, 2009 on Pathway to Instant Citizenship for Certain H-1B and J Physicians!  New Army Program

Date and Time:  Monday, March 16, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

We are pleased to announce an important Web Seminar to discuss the new "MAVNI" military program, under which  foreign physicians, nurses and language specialists can obtain instant (six months or less) citizenship by joining the active military for three years or the "Selective Reserve" for six years.  Physicians can go directly from J or H status to American citizenship in as little as six months if accepted into the program.  Tune in for the details.  The link to listen live will be posted here on March 16. A podcast will be available for download following the presentation.  Bookmark this page.

The Seminar is sponsored by Pederson Immigration Law Group and will feature Jan Pederson, renowned foreign physician immigration expert, and Lt. Colonel Margaret Stock, a professor at West Point who is the architect of the new law and the nation's foremost expert on the new law. 

This is a DO NOT MISS Seminar.  It is free and open to anyone, especially those interested in avoiding the EB2 Indian immigration quota backlog entailing a seven to ten year delay in getting permanent residence, and avoiding other waits for immigration. 

Have a question about the MAVNI program that you would like answered during the seminar? Questions may be submitted by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  anytime before the seminar date and during the seminar.

March 2009 Newsletter Available! 

Featured Article: WEB SEMINAR ON MARCH 16!  SIGN UP TO LEARN HOW J-1 AND H-1 PHYSICIANS CAN GET INSTANT AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP (SIX MONTHS OR LESS)!

Jan Pederson, Pederson Immigration Law Group, will be hosting a Web Seminar on March 16, 2009 from 1PM to 2PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.  The pathway in going from J-1 or H-1B to American citizenship involves joining the United States Army for three years active duty or six years Select Reserve.  The Seminar will feature the nation's top expert on medical doctors and the military, Lt. Colonel Margaret Stock, a professor at West Point and an immigration attorney.  More information is available on our MAVNI Program Pathway to Instant Citizenship page.  If you cannot attend the online Seminar on March 16, 2009, a podcast will be available on our Website after the Seminar.  There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.

Have a question about the MAVNI program that you would like answered during the seminar? Questions may be submitted by email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  anytime before the seminar date and during the seminar.

Also in this newsletter:

• J-1/H-1B Physician News
• Web Seminar On March 16!  Sign Up To Learn How J-1 And H-1 Physicians Can Get Instant American Citizenship (Six Months Or Less)!
• J-1/H-1B Physician Conferences And Job Fairs For 2009
• Legislative Update For Foreign Physicians
• H-1b Petition March Madness Requires Filing On March 31, 2009 For Cap Subject Petitions
• Visa Expiring?  Renew Your NIV In Canada – Secure Your Spot Today!
• H-1b Petitions Further Discouraged By Tarp Provisions Placing Burdens On Employers Who Receive Tarp Funding!
• Pederson Immigration Law Group In The Media
• Dept Of Labor News
• Daughter Of Immigrants Confirmed As Secretary Of Labor
• Delays And Confusion Expected As DOL Prepares To Unveil New Online Systems For Perm Labor Certifications And Labor Condition Applications
• Dept Of State News
• Security Clearance Delays Continue For Certain Foreign Nationals
• USCIS News
• Expanded Premium Processing Announced For I-140 Petitions!
• I-9 Implementation Delayed
• Helpful Links