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Lawyer Huang Huili’s legal mailbox (9) July 2012 U.S. labor immigration schedule Priority first priority All over the world, there are quotas. …

Huang Huili’s legal mailbox (9) July 2012 U.S. labor immigration schedule Priority first priority All over the world, there are quotas. Mainland China: There are quotas Second priority: Worldwide, 01/01/2009. Mainland China: No quota. No delivery. Third priority: Worldwide, 07/22/2006. Mainland China: 9/22/2005. Fourth priority: Worldwide, quota available. Mainland China: quota available. Fifth priority: Mainland China: quota available. Worldwide, excluding India, Mexico, and the Philippines. The State Council stated that due to the huge demand for the second-priority employment-based immigration quota, the ranking of the second-priority immigrants in the world in July 2012 has been reversed. If the demand for second-priority places continues to increase, there may be a situation where second-priority applications around the world are “unable to deliver” before September 30 this year. As for the second priority schedule for mainland China and India, they are currently in a "undeliverable" situation. There will be no places available before September 30, 2012. The State Council will open employment-based immigration applications for the new fiscal year FY-2013 from October 1, 2012, at which time the second-priority quota will also be reopened. July 2012 U.S. relative immigration schedule Priority schedule First priority Worldwide, 7/08/2005 Mainland China: 7/08/2005 Second priority A Worldwide, 2/15/2010. Mainland China: 2/15/2010 Second priority B Worldwide, 05/1/2004. Mainland China: 05/1/2004 Third priority Worldwide, 04/15/2002. Mainland China: 04/15/2002 Fourth priority Worldwide, 1/22/2001. Mainland China: 1/08/2001 Question: I have a friend who has obtained an immigrant visa to the United States and plans to come to the United States in October this year. He plans to bring cash with him to the United States, but he doesn’t know what is the upper limit of the amount of cash he can bring? Answer: There is no limit on the amount of currency carried in and out of the United States, and it is legally allowed. However, when the amount exceeds US$10,000, the carrier must fill out a Customs Form 4790 declaration when entering or exiting the United States under any circumstances. Violations will result in legal and criminal penalties and possible cash forfeiture. The USA Patriot Act, enacted after the 9/11 attacks, imposes stricter penalties on those who fail to declare. It is a crime for anyone who conceals more than $10,000 in cash or other securities and is subject to up to five years in prison, and the seized property may be subject to criminal or civil forfeiture. Once something happens, if it can be proven that the source of the money is legal, a considerable part of the money can be recovered.