Secure Communities in Eight (8) Nebraska Jurisdictions

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ICE press release that Secure Communities is activated in Adams, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Madison and Merrick counties counties in Nebraska. With the expansion of these new counties, ICE is now using Secure Communities in eight Nebraska jurisdictions.

Immigration Judge lacked jurisdiction to review DHS’ termination of Petitioner’s asylum status

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The court held that the IJ and BIA did not err in determining that the immigration judge lacked jurisdiction to review DHS’ termination of Petitioner’s asylum status. (Bhargava v. Holder, 7/1/10)

Request on Reunification Procedures for Unaccompanied Alien Children

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The Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) comment request on reunification procedures for unaccompanied alien children including the Sponsors Agreement to Conditions of Release, Verification of Release, and Family Reunification Packet.

Charges against the president of a furniture manufacturing business hired unauthorized foreign workers

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ICE press release on charges against the president of a furniture manufacturing business in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for criminal violations stemming from an ICE investigation of allegations that the company hired unauthorized foreign workers.

GAO Report on the H-2B Visa Program

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the H-2B visa program, finding that closed civil and criminal cases demonstrate fraud and abuse committed by employers including unfair wages, excessive fees, and fraudulent documentation submitted to federal agencies to circumvent program rules.

Puerto Rican birth certificates will no longer be accepted as primary proof of U.S. Citizenship for a U.S. Passport book or Passport card

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DOS press release that as of 10/30/10, Puerto Rican birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 will no longer be accepted as primary proof of U.S. citizenship for a U.S. passport book or passport card.

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