TSC Processing Time Report
The Texas Service Center (TSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.
NSC Processing Time Report released
The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.
CSC Processing Time Report released
The California Service Center (CSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.
Some G-28s were not accepted by the lockbox
Due to training issues, some G-28s were not accepted by the lockbox, and some e-mails from lockboxsupport@dhs.gov have provided incorrect information.
Updated list of SEVP Approved Schools
On 11/23/10, ICE updated its list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved schools.
DHS reports on the estimates of the LPR population
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Immigration Statistics report that provides estimates of the legal permanent resident (LPR) population living in the United States on 01/01/09.
H-2B cap for the first half of the fiscal year
As of 11/19/10, USCIS receipted 18,178 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the first half of the fiscal year. This count includes 14,540 approved and 3,638 pending petitions.
USCIS a comment request on the extension of the validity of Form N-470
USCIS a comment request on the extension of the validity of Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization.
ICE announces that Secure Communities is now activated in Caddo and St. Tammany parishes in LA
ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Caddo and St. Tammany parishes in LA. With the expansion of biometric information sharing capabilities to these two parishes, ICE is now using Secure Communities in seven Louisiana jurisdictions
CSC Liaison reminds members that the new border security fee for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions is now in effect
CSC Liaison reminds members that the new border security fee for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions is now in effect. CSC Liaison offers tips for avoiding processing delays by notifying the Service when the new fee is not required in a statement on the petition cover letter.
EOIR has taken disciplinary action against 16 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct
EOIR press release announces that EOIR has taken disciplinary action against 16 attorneys for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for immigration attorneys and representatives. One attorney was reinstated by EOIR.
VSC Processing Time
The Vermont Service Center (VSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10. (Updated 11/22/10) AILA
ICE announces that two VA business owners were sentenced for hiring and harboring undocumented individuals
ICE press release announcing that two Virginia business owners of Hi-Tech Trucking and SeaLand Foods, were sentenced to 18 months in prison, two years probation, and forfeiture of $1.2 million, for their roles in hiring and harboring undocumented individuals.
Limitations on Adjustment of Status for K-1 Visas
Addressing but rejecting a number of arguments, the court held that Petitioner, who entered the U.S. on a K-1 visa but failed to marry the petitioning fiancé was not eligible for adjustment of status under INA §245. (Kalal v. Gonzales, 3/30/05)
IJ’s decision to terminate proceedings resulted in no final order of removal
The court distinguished Lolong v. Gonzales and found that it lacked jurisdiction over the petition for review because the IJ’s decision to terminate proceedings resulted in no final order of removal. (Galindo-Romero v. Holder, 9/2/10)