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A new case in favor of applicants. When an application for relief is timely filed but supporting documents are not submitted within the time established, the Immigration Judge may deem the opportunity to file the documents to be waived but may not deem the application itself abandoned. Special immigrant juvenile applicants Brazilian applicants Asylum applicants …
DHS Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials highlighting efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and USCIS reforms including elimination of the backlog for citizenship-related background checks. Immigration reform Immigration reform, is it possible? Immigration reform policies Immigration reform dapa
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced $78,410,000 in grant funds through the National Farm worker Jobs Program. The program provides training and employment services to migrant and seasonal farm workers. American workers Field workers Essential workers Requirements for religious workers
The Department of State (DOS) issued an interim final rule on the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. DOS is increasing fees for several services. This rule addresses comments received thus far. This interim rule becomes effective 7/13/10. Consular services Consular processing Consular services Family petitions to immigrate family members
USCIS issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on E-Verify conducted in order to better assist the public in understanding this program. Previously, USCIS addressed the E-Verify program as part of the Verification Information System (VIS).
DHS issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) update that describes the expanded collection of business information from both new registering employers and a commercial data provider, Dun and Bradstreet (D&B), in order to ensure that registering companies are genuine businesses.
DHS Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about “Securing the Border: A Smarter Law Enforcement Approach” including the new partnership with the Major Cities Chiefs Association to create a Southwest Border Law Enforcement Compact. Acting DHS secretary DHS secretary DHS meaning Central american minor kids program opened
A new case on parole. (1) Conditional parole under section 236(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a)(2)(B) (2006), is a distinct and different procedure from parole under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)(A) (2006). (2) An alien who was released from custody on conditional parole pursuant to section …
H-1B helps US Economy. Question: What types of jobs are available under the H-1B Program? Answer: Approximately 54% of all H-1B petitions approved in 2008 under the H-1B program were for workers born in India (workers from China, Canada, Philippines, Korea, and the United Kingdom were the next largest users of the H-1B category). Two-thirds …
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) wants to ensure that Designated School Officials (DSOs) are aware of the visa revocation process, how to record such an action in a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record, and how to respond to law enforcement inquiries involving students whose visas have been revoked. SEVP definition …
The immigration challenges faced by lawful permanent residents who are transferred to work abroad for a U.S. company and highlight strategies to ensure continued maintenance of status.
DOS announced new policy guidelines regarding gender change in passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad beginning 06/10/10. DOS meaning Department of state DOS travel warning DOS expands interview waiver eligibility
The CIS Ombudsman issued recommendations to the Director of USCIS on the processing of waivers of inadmissibility to enhance the current filing process and minimize reluctance to file. Waivers of inadmissibility Waivers and immigration National interest waivers Waivers: everything you need to know
Comment Request extended by the USCIS on National Interest Waivers and supplemental evidence to Forms I-140 and I-485.
DHS issued a request for comments on whether to revise Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident. Form I-698 DHS meaning Department of homeland security DHS officially issues statement on…