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Friday, May 26, 2006
Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform! House Remains Obstacle to Enactment - 05/26/06
WASHINGTON DC, MAY 25 - A bipartisan coalition of Senators voted today 62 to 36 to pass a compromise version of comprehensive immigration reform. [ more ]
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Senate Returns to Immigration Debate Next Week - 05/11/06
Majority Leader Frist announced on the Senate Floor this morning that the full Senate will begin considering S. 2611, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, on Monday, May 15. Sen. Frist reiterated that he would like to pass a bill before the Memorial Day Recess, which begins on May 29. He said he expects "a considerable number" of amendments to be considered and voted on during several full days of debate. Sen. Frist and Minority Leader Reid have also reached an agreement on the composition of a conference committee that would negotiate a final bill with the House. There will be 26 Senators on the committee, including the top 7 Republicans and top 5 Democrats from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Frist and Sen. Reid will each appoint 7 additional Senators to the committee. [ more ]
USCIS on Scheduling Naturalization Interviews After Background Checks - 05/11/06
This is a Memo from USCIS Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations, Michael Aytes instructing the field with respect to scheduling of naturalization applications after the results of FBI fingerprint and name checks. [ more ]
Government to Withdraw Regulation Barring “Arriving Aliens” in Proceedings from Adjusting Status - 05/11/06
In an interim rule to be published in the Federal Register May 12, 2006, EOIR and USCIS will amend the regulations and delete the absolute bar on an “arriving alien’s” ability to adjust status if he or she is in removal proceedings. The interim rule amends the regulations so that USCIS will have jurisdiction over adjustment applications notwithstanding the removal proceedings. [ more ]
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Visa Processing Times for various Immigration Service Centers have been updated - 05/02/06
Visa Processing Times for various Immigration Service Centers have been updated. To view, click on the Proc. Times menu to the left of this screen. [ more ]
DHS/USCIS Fact Sheet on Immigration Security Checks - 05/02/06
This DHS/USCIS Fact Sheet provides details about immigration security checks like the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Name Check, the FBI Fingerprint Check and the FBI Name Check [ more ]
USCIS Posts Updated FY07 H-1B Cap Usage Figures - 05/02/06
USCIS has updated its website with revised figures for H-1B usage for fiscal year 2007. It is suggested that you bookmark this page, as it is periodically updated by USCIS. [ more ]
"Know Your Rights" Pamphlet and Resources List for Employees Terminated for Attending Immigration Rallies - 05/02/06
Recently, people from across the country missed work to participate in immigration rallies. Unfortunately, a number of these individuals lost their jobs. These recent events have many wondering whether an employer can lawfully terminate an employee for missing work to attend an immigration rally. Please see below AILA and AILF Provide "Know Your Rights" pambhlets on the law on employer sanctions. [ more ]
DHS Unveils New Interior Enforcement Strategy; Increase in ICE Sweep and Arrest Activity Reported - 05/02/06
On April 20, 2006, DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and Julie Myers, Assistant Secretary for ICE, unveiled the Department's new strategy to expand interior enforcement efforts. The new enforcement plan, which is the second phase of DHS's Secure Border Initiative, will target employers of undocumented aliens, immigration violators inside this country, and criminal networks. [ more ]
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