DHS Fact Sheet on Counting Changes on Nonimmigrant Admissions

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February 2012 DHS Office of Immigration Statistics fact sheet providing an indication of the overall impact on counting changes by displaying trends in nonimmigrant admissions compared to trends in the number of individuals admitted each year during 2001–2010. https://www.dhs.gov/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/dhs-has-sole-authority-on-naturalization-application/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/department-of-homeland-security-dhs/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/acting-dhs-secretary/

DOS Alert: Limited NIV Processing During Summer Olympics

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E-mail from the U.S. Embassy, London notifying AILA members of limited NIV services during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games, as well as an expansion of the Visa Reissuance Program to include H-1 and H-4 visa applicants. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-citizenship-act/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/certificate-of-citizenship/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/aquisition-of-citizenship/

Advance Copy of EOIR Notice of Meeting on Recognition and Accreditation

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Advance copy of EOIR notice announcing it is considering changes to regulations governing the recognition of organizations and accreditation of representatives, and will host public meetings on the issue. The notice will be published in the Federal Register on 2/17/12. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/green-card/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/getting-the-green-card-through-marriage/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/biden-green-card-ban-ban-visa-lottery-diverity-lottery/

DHS Statement on Secretary Napolitano’s Upcoming Visit to Texas Border

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Press release statement from DHS press secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napoliatno’s upcoming visit to Texas with CBP Acting Commissioner David Aguilar to see CBP operations at the Southwest border and receive briefings on efforts to secure the border. https://www.borderreport.com/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/best-deportation-attorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/us-mexico-border/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/u-s-mexico-border/

Congressional Testimony from USCIS Director Mayorkas on Immigration Benefits Adjudication

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Press release on congressional testimony from USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas before House Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy & Enforcement for a 2/15/12 hearing entitled “Safeguarding the Integrity of the Immigration Benefits Adjudication Process.” https://www.uscis.gov/contactcenter https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/updated-uscis-forms/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/payment-options-at-uscis-domestic-offices/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/applications-to-uscis/

U.S. Embassy, Beijing Announces Interview Waiver Pilot Program

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Announcement by U.S. Ambassador to Beijing, Gary Locke, on the Interview Waiver Pilot Program, which will allow for the renewal of B, C1, D, F, J, M, and O visas in Beijing. An additional U.S. visa processing location is also set to open in Beijing. https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/asylum-seekers.html https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/asylum-agreements/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/adjudication-of-asylum/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/adjudication-of-asylum/

DOS Final Rule on Visa Validity Dates for L Visas

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DOS final rule on the issuance of L visas with validity periods based on the visa reciprocity schedule, whereas the current rule limits L visas to the petition validity period. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/employment-based-immigrant-visas.html https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/b1b2-visas/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/agricultural-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney

BIA On Evidence Outside the Record in Aggravated Felony Case

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The Board held that the petitioner could present evidence outside the record of conviction to show that a state drug conviction was not an aggravated felony because it involved a small amount of drugs for no remuneration. https://www.usa.gov/immigration-and-citizenship https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/certificate-of-citizenship/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/acquisition-of-u-s-citizenship/

CA9 Remands 212(c) Case Due to Judulang v. Holder

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The court found that the petitioner’s conviction was not a juvenile adjudication because he was charged as an adult, but remanded the case to the BIA to determine whether he was eligible for a 212(c) waiver in light of Judulang. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-citizenship-act-cca/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/certificate-of-citizenship/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/acquisition-of-u-s-citizenship/

Maryland Commission Report on Common Sense Immigration Policy

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A report from the Commission to Study the Impact of Immigrants in Maryland evaluating the economic contributions of the state’s foreign-born, immigration law enforcement issues facing local communities & the use of E-Verify to verify workers’ immigration status. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/topics/immigration-policy-law https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigration-policy-memo/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigration-policy/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/chairman-of-the-house-subcommittee-on-immigration-policy-and-enforcement/

USCIS Director Mayorkas Statement on Citizenship & Integration Grant Program Funding

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A public statement from USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas on the 2012 funding for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, with a one-time investment to fund the grant program in 2012, with a two-year period of performance, without raising fees for the time being. https://www.uscis.gov/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/uscis/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/payment-options-at-uscis-domestic-offices/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/applications-to-uscis/

H-1B Beneficiary Attestation

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H-1B Beneficiary attestation used by the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad and received by AILA liaison. Beneficiaries sign the attestation if they will be working for a consulting company. https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/work-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/specialty-occupation-work-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/work-visa-attorney/

CBP Teleconference on Automation of Form I-94

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CBP invitation for a 2/16/12 stakeholder teleconference to discuss the automation of Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) and potential impacts on state/local benefit-granting agencies and employers. https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/work-visa-attorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/temporary-work-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/specialty-occupation-work-visa/

Prosecutorial Discretion Toolkit

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A toolkit for use in planning/hosting local pro bono legal services clinics to address the needs of pro se respondents who may be eligible for prosecutorial discretion. Serves as a start to finish “how-to” guide for the group processing workshop model of pro bono clinic. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/green-card-ban/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/getting-the-green-card-through-marriage/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/biden-green-card-ban-ban-visa-lottery-diverity-lottery/

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