USCIS Invitation for Teleconference on E-Verify Program

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USCIS invitation for a 2/2/12 teleconference to discuss a potential Final Nonconfirmation Review (FNC) process for E-Verify program. RSVP by 1/30/12. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/e-verify/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/e-verify-program/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/e-verify-employee-rights/ https://californiaimmigration.us/federal-contractors-required-to-use-e-verify-beginning-sept-8-2009/

2012 AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference

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April 12-14, 2012 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Albuquerque, NM This event is being presented by AILA’s Texas Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office. https://www.ice.gov/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationlawyer/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigration-reform-2014/

USCIS Interim Memo for Comment on Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications

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USCIS interim memo for comment on temporarily extending the validity of civil surgeon endorsements on Form I-693 for adjustment of status applicants. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/form-i-693/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/i-693/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney/ https://californiaimmigration.us/action-to-change-uscis-adjudication-of-form-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record/

USCIS Policy Memo on EB-5 Adjudications

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USCIS draft policy memo addressing certain foundational issues in the EB-5 Program. This page includes the original draft memo and subsequent revisions. 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/

USCIS Responds to Ombudsman Asylum EAD Clock Recommendations

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A 1/4/12 memorandum from Lori Scialabba, USCIS Deputy Director, responding to the USCIS Ombudsman’s recommendations on how to improve the asylum clock. Topics include clearly defining the agency roles, improving communication, providing notice to applicants, and more. https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum/obtaining-asylum-in-the-united-states https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/adjudication-of-asylum/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/asylum-2-0/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/asylum/

EOIR Announces Relocation of Houston Immigration Court

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An EOIR notice announcing it has closed its Houston Immigration Court to prepare for relocation, and listing its new location and contact information. The court will recommence hearings at the new location on 1/23/12. https://www.usa.gov/become-us-citizen https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/citizenship-immigration-data-repository-cidr/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-citizenship-act-cca/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/derivative-citizenship-under-former-ina-%c2%a7321a/

USCIS Blog Posts Video on T & U Visas for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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USCIS Beacon Blog post educating individuals about human trafficking with a short video highlighting the stories of two trafficking survivors and the role that the T and U visas played in their path to freedom. https://www.usa.gov/deportation https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-deportation/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/best-deportation-attorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/absentia-deportation/

DHS Secretary Napolitano Joins White House Roundtable on Human Trafficking

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DHS press release highlighting Secretary Janet Napolitano’s White House roundtable meeting with public and private sector representatives to discuss the DHS efforts to combat human trafficking, in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/appeal-asylum/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/adjudication-of-asylum/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/asylum-2/

U.S. Consulate Chennai Stops Processing IV Petitions

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DOS release announcing that U.S. Consulate Chennai will no longer process immigrant visa (IV) petitions, effective 1/1/12. U.S. Embassy New Delhi and U.S. Consulate Mumbai will be on the only acceptance centers for IVs in India. https://www.ice.gov/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/best-immigration-lawyer/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/american-immigration-lawyers-association/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/affidavit-of-support-i-864-i864-i134-sponsor-joint-sponsor-household-wage-earner-spanish-deportation-lawyer-spanish-immigration-lawyer-spanish-deportation-attorney-immigration-law/

CA3 on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Filing Visa Petition

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The court found that the Fifth Amendment right to due process does not guarantee effective assistance of counsel in preparing or appealing a labor certification application and visa petition before the start of removal proceedings. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/b1-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/agricultural-visa/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/a-visa/

AAO Finds Applicant is Not Inadmissible under 212(a)(9)(C)

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In a 12/29/11 decision, the AAO concluded that the applicant was not inadmissible under § 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(II), where the applicant was removed and subsequently reentered the US before April 1, 1997 and later concurrently filed an I-485 and I-212.  https://www.us-onlineimmigration.org/forms/n-400-citizenship-application?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyZmEBhCpARIsALIzmnL4H5eTrtiwBsGxQzIzl99l19yOnY-fxY4z7KKH4y42HHtOV5b8dOcaAryyEALw_wcB   https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/aquisition-of-citizenship/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/acquisition-of-u-s-citizenship/  https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/derivative-citizenship-under-former-ina-%c2%a7321a/

BIA Finds Possession of Child Pornography is Particularly Serious Crime

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The Board found that the respondent’s conviction for possession of child pornography was a particularly serious crime based on the nature and specific facts of the offense, making him ineligible for withholding of removal. https://www.jrsusa.org/news/jesuit-refugee-service-usa-urges-us-to-stop-turning-away-and-expelling-asylum-seekers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyZmEBhCpARIsALIzmnKrUn-jsIXThKwx0i_2owkrGiEVPHt4efcEi3dTifOvwp09taPQtTsaAkLJEALw_wcB https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-citizenshjip-protection-act/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/child-asylum/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/border-children/

USCIS Announces Changes to Stand-Alone I-130 Filing Locations (Updated 01/03/12)

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USCIS announcement stating that domestic petitioners will mail stand-alone I-130 applications to either the Chicago or Phoenix Lockbox, effective January 1, 2012. There are no changes to filing locations when submitting an I-130 with an I-485. https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bona-fide-marriage-exemption/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bona-fide-marriage/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/i130/

PIA for the One DHS Overstay Vetting Pilot

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DHS Privacy Impact Assessment for the One DHS Overstay Vetting Pilot which is being conducted to improve DHS’s ability to identify and vet individuals who have remained in the U.S. beyond their authorized period of admission. ww.dshs.wa.gov/book/export/html/28668#:~:text=Alien%20is%20a%20term%20used,citizen%20of%20a%20foreign%20country. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/aliens-conviction/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/alien-unlawfully-returning-to-the-u-s/  https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/alien-students/

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