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Thursday, March 27, 2003
The Social Security Administration's response to the lengthy delays encountered by non-citizens in obtaining social security numbers - 03/27/03
The following is the Social Security Administration's response to the State Bar of Texas regarding the lengthy timeframes encountered by non-citizens in obtaining social security numbers. [ more ]
Jury acquits Tyson Foods in immigrant conspiracy case involving hiring illegal immigrants to work in poultry plants - 03/27/03
A federal jury acquitted Tyson Foods and three other defendants on all charges in an immigrant conspiracy case Wednesday. Tyson and the other three defendants were accused of hiring illegal immigrants from Mexico and Central America as part of a nationwide conspiracy to boost production and profits. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
U.S. Citizen gets prison term for sending money to Iraq - 03/27/03
He insisted that the money was intended to go to relatives of immigrants for housing, medical care and other basic needs. Federal law prohibits sending money to Iraq. Investigators found no evidence the money was used to finance terrorism. [ more ]
President says DHS working hard to improve data-sharing capabilities between agencies - 03/27/03
IN a press release, the president in a letter to various congressional committes states that DHS will work to virtually consolidate or link watch lists from multiple agencies and create a homeland security portal for users at all levels of government. Additionally, consular officers and immigration inspectors have access to more complete intelligence and criminal history information through the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) and the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS). Since September 11, more than seven million names of persons with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records were added to CLASS so that now it contains approximately 13 million name records from DOS, DHS, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and intelligence resources. The U.S. Customs Service has also provided 20,000 name records of serious violators to CLASS. The CLASS now has over 78,000 records of suspected terrorists, up 40 percent in the past year. [ more ]
FBI Interviews With Iraqi-Born Individuals Are To Protect Them From Hate Crimes - 03/27/03
FBI Interviews With Iraqi-Born Individuals Are To Protect Them From Hate Crimes and and to elicit information on any potential operations of Iraqi agents or sympathizers. [ more ]
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
SSA Proposed Rule Would Codify Restrictions on Issuance of SSNs for Non-Work Purposes - 03/26/03
The Social Security Administration published on 3/26/2003 a rule in the Federal Register to further restrict issuance of Social Security Cards for Non-Work purposes and to require an in-person interview for all individuals age 12 or older who are applying for an original SSN. [ more ]
Saturday, March 22, 2003
Closings of Embassies and Consulates Reported CNN - 03/22/03
Closings of Embassies and Consulates Reported CNN.com is reporting that embassies and consulates in the following cities are closed to the public due to security concerns. [ more ]
FORMER U.S. CONSULATE EMPLOYEES PLEAD GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT VISA FRAUD - 03/22/03
Four former employees at the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud. [ more ]
Thursday, March 20, 2003
BCIS Will Not Waive I-90 Photo Requirements for Religious Objections - 03/20/03
According to a 2/14/03 memo from then-INS Field Operations EAC Johnny Williams indicates that the agency will no longer allow waivers of the photograph requirement for replacement I-551 green cards for "religious/ethnic" reasons. [ more ]
State Department Warns of Possible Temporary Closings of Facilities - 03/20/03
As a result of military action in Iraq, U.S. Government facilities worldwide will remain at a heightened state of alert and some have drawn down their dependents and/or personnel. These facilities may temporarily close or suspend public services from time to time for security reasons. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to American citizens. Monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest American embassy or consulate.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Removal of 103 Pakistanis - 03/20/03
The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that, in cooperation with the government of Pakistan, 103 Pakistanis were removed to Islamabad, for a total of 500 removals to Pakistan in the past year.
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Texas Service Center Processing Time Report - 03/20/03
You can find the just released Texas Service Center Processing Time Report under the Proc. Times menu. [ more ]
EOIR Issues Notice of Class Action Judgment in Barahona-Gomez v. Ashcroft - 03/20/03
The Executive Office for Immigration Review published today a notice in the Federal Register advising of the settlement in Barahona-Gomez v. Ashcroft, the class action lawsuit that challenged directives that prohibited the BIA and IJs from granting suspension of deportation after 2/13/97 because of their interpretation of the 4,000 cap. (68 FR 13727, 3/20/03). [ more ]
BICE Begins Seeking Out, Apprehending Certain Iraqi Nationals in the U.S. - 03/20/03
On Thursday, March 20, teams of agents from the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began seeking out specific Iraqi nationals unlawfully in the United States and apprehending them. [ more ]
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Applying for a Stay of Removal During Federal Court Proceeding - 03/18/03
This is an American Immigration Law Foundation Practice Advisory on the issue of Applying for a Stay of Removal During Federal Court Proceeding.
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Visa Bulletin for the month of April 2003 - 03/18/03
The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for the month of April 2003. You can find this under Proc. Times menu. [ more ]
Department Of State Orderes Departure Status in Kuwait, Syria, Israel - 03/18/03
As a result of the move to the ordered departure status, it is likely that only emergency visa operations will be available for non-American citizens at the affected consular posts.
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Vermont Service Center Processing Time Report - 03/18/03
You can find the recent Vermont Service Center Processing Time Report under the Proc. Times menu. [ more ]
U.S. Announces Plans to Use FBI for Immigration Sweeps on Iraqis in U.S. - 03/18/03
The Washington Post reports that, "if U.S. forces invade Iraq, any Iraqi immigration violators found during FBI interviews and sweeps will be detained."
Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Sunday, March 16, 2003
BCIS to start uniform Naturalization test that asks would-be U.S. citizens about English, American history and other topics - 03/16/03
Immigration officers in Newark, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Calif., and Atlanta will be the first in the country to be trained in administering a prospective version of the citizenship test. The pilot project is part of an effort toward greater uniformity in the test that asks would-be U.S. citizens about English, American history and other topics. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Friday, March 14, 2003
More States to allow foreign-born children of undocumented immigrants to pay in-state resident tuition rates - 03/14/03
Illinois took steps last week to become the fifth state to treat the "foreigners" as full-fledged residents for purposes of higher education. Legislatures in six other states this spring are considering the change. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Minnesota court rules against requiring proof of citizenship or "lawful presence" in order to obtain a driver's license in Minnesota - 03/12/03
Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has not demonstrated with reasonable particularity how rulemaking through public procedures would have harmed the public interest in making its decisions to require proof of citizenship or "lawful presence" in order to obtain a driver's license in Minnesota. [ more ]
CGFNS Now Accepts TOEIC and IELTS English Language Exams - 03/12/03
CGFNS Begins Accepting TOEIC and IELTS Scores as Proof of English Language Proficiency. [ more ]
New Government Scrutiny Means A Disappointment To Many Visa Applicants - 03/12/03
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Nephew of Pakistani president arrested - 03/12/03
The nephew of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was arrested in the United States on February 19 on a charge of having an expired visa. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Detained Iranian bicyclist given asylum - 03/12/03
An Iranian bicyclist arrested when he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border during an international ride for peace was released by immigration authorities Monday after being granted asylum. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Rate at which people come to America has slowed considerably - 03/12/03
About 1.2 million people arrived in the country in the 12 months ending in March 2002, compared with 2.4 million the previous according to demographer William Frey, who analyzed the figures. Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
Immigration Lawyer in Virginia Sentenced in Immigration Fraud Case - 03/12/03
Office of the Inspector General Announces Sentencing in Immigration Fraud Case. [ more ]
Missouri Service Center Processing Time Report - 03/12/03
To view, click on Proc. Times and then Missouri Service Center. [ more ]
Sunday, March 9, 2003
Change in the visitor visa rules pulled - 03/09/03
The Bush administration has withdrawn a plan tightening visa rules that let foreign visitors spend half the year in the United States. Critics warned that the proposal would hurt the economy. The Department of Justice dropped the rule change Friday, hours before the new Department of Homeland Security took over enforcement of immigration laws for the federal government. But an official at Homeland Security said the department might submit the changes again, noting: ``It's not a dead issue.'' Click here to read the whole article. [ more ]
How Do I Get Legally Admitted to the United States? - 03/09/03
How Will I Be Inspected When I Come to a U.S. Port-of-Entry? What is the Inspection Process? What Does the Law Say?What Can I Expect to Happen at a Port-of-Entry? Airport, Land Border or Sea. What Documents Must I Present? How Can I Appeal? What are the Documentary Requirements for Foreign Visitors Entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. What is the Inspection Process?
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Thursday, March 6, 2003
More "No-Match" letters being sent by the Social Security Administration - 03/06/03
The following is an example of the letter now being used by the Social Security Administration to notify employers that employee names and social security numbers do not match SSA records. Courtesy of AILA. [ more ]
Board of Immigration Appeals to Cut Five Judges - 03/06/03
It has been reported that 5 BIA judges have been asked to find other placements. Reportedly, the judges in question are Paul Schmidt, Gus Villageliu, Cecelia Espenoza, John Guendelsberger and Noel Brennan. [ more ]
Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices announces public education grant - 03/06/03
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) announces the availability of funds for grants to conduct public education programs about the rights afforded
potential victims of employment discrimination and the responsibilities of employers under the antidiscrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. [ more ]
Nebraska Service Center Processing Time Report (3/1/03) - 03/06/03
You can view the report under the Proc. Times menu. [ more ]
INS Memo Instructs on Concurrently-Filed I-485s When Underlying Visa Petition is Denied - 03/06/03
A 2/28/03 INS memo sets forth procedures for concurrently filed family-based or employment-based Form I-485 adjustment applications in cases where the underlying visa petition is denied. In such cases, the memo instructs Service officers to deny the adjustment application and any related employment authorization or advance parole applications. [ more ]
Texas Service Center Processing Time Report (3/1/03) - 03/06/03
Please view the complete reoport under the Proc. Times menu. [ more ]
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
NEW POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR IV AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT - 03/04/03
The following are the 2003 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia, Alaska and Hawaii.
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CHANGE IN NON IMMIGRANT VISA PHOTO STANDARDS - 03/04/03
The photo format required for NIV processing has been updated to improve the quality of photos and make the format consistent with that required for US passport processing. [ more ]
SEVIS AND NEW STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR FORMS - 03/04/03
Beginning January 30, 2003, all forms I-20 issued by academic and vocational educational institutions, and all forms DS-2019 issued by exchange visitor program sponsors, must be created within the SEVIS system. [ more ]
Department of State Describes Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 - 03/04/03
On November 2, 2002, the President signed into law PL 107-274, the Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 to permit commuter student from Canada and Mexico to attend school. [ more ]
Sunday, March 2, 2003
Goodbye INS, Welcome BCIS - 03/02/03
On March 1st, INS will cease to exist. Its services and benefits functions will be taken over by BCIS - the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services - at the DHS. [ more ]
Old Editions of Application for Naturalizationon will no longer be accepted - 03/02/03
Application for Naturalization, Form N-400 issued prior to May 31, 2001 will no longer be accepted by INS after March 31, 2003. [ more ]
Saturday, March 1, 2003
'Sham marriage' scheme uncovered in Miami-Dade County - 03/01/03
According to a story in the Miami Herald Posted on Tue, Feb. 25, 2003, a Sham marriage' scheme uncovered in Miami-Dade County.
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The INS web site has been moved - 03/01/03
Today, March 1st 2003, the contents of www.ins.usdoj.gov and www.ins.gov were moved to www.immigration.gov [ more ]
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