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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Pending Amendments to the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348) - 05/31/07
Members of the Senate have introduced over 100 amendments to the Secure Borders, Economy Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348).1 The amendments below are considered “pending” and therefore likely to be considered when the Senate resumes debate on S. 1348 during the week of June 4-8. Please call or write your senators now and encourage them to take an active stance on the amendments described below! [ more ]
Secretary Chertoff's Statement on New Security Procedures for Iraqi Refugees Seeking Resettlement in the U.S. - 05/31/07
On May 29, 2007, DHS released a statement by Secretary Chertoff on new security screening procedures for Iraqi refugees applying for resettlement in the U.S. To read the full statement, click for more.
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USCIS Extends TPS for Nicaraguans and Hondurans - 05/31/07
USCIS published a notice extending the designation of Nicaragua and Honduran for TPS until January 5, 2009. Also, Employment Authorization Documentation for Nicaraguan and Honduran TPS beneficiaries has been automatically extended. [ more ]
DHS published the final rule on the new, increased fee schedule. - 05/31/07
The DHS has published the final rule on the new, increased fee schedule. (72 FR 29851, 5/30/07). [ more ]
Saturday, May 26, 2007
FAQ On REAL ID Act - 05/26/07
What is the Real ID Act? The Real ID Act is a law signed by President Bush in May 2005, which, if it is accepted by and carried out by the states, would turn state driver’s licenses into a genuine national identity card and impose numerous new burdens on taxpayers, citizens, immigrants, and state governments. Read more click on more. [ more ]
DOL is promulgating its substitution final rule on labor certs - 05/26/07
The DOL is promulgating its substitution final rule on labor certs mandating, inter alia, elimination of the practice of substitution, establishing an expiration date for certified labor certs, prohibiting aliens from paying attorney fees/advertising costs etc. The agency is proceeding with its promulgation despite a large number of comments (489), which it acknowledges to be mostly critical of the proposed rule (p. 9). [ more ]
Thursday, May 24, 2007
USCIS Update on I-140 Processing - 05/24/07
The USCIS has stated that Premium Processing for I-140s has terminated as of May 18, 2007 in anticipation of the increase in the number of petitioning employers that will file Form I-140 petitions requesting Premium Processing Service and seeking labor certification substitution prior to July 16, 2007. A May 24, 2007 USCIS Update outlines new I-140 filing procedures following the DOL's rule eliminating substitutions on labor certification applications.
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Summary of the Senate Bill as proposed on May 22, 2007 - 05/24/07
The following represents a summary of Legalization Related and Other Provisions in the “Grand Compromise”. The bill would create a new Z nonimmigrant visa category for people currently living in the U.S. in undocumented status who have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since 1/1/07, are admissible under most immigration laws, and are working or have met certain work requirements in agriculture and intend to continue agricultural work. Spouses, children (under 18 on the date of application) and parents also can obtain this visa if they also were continuously physically present since 1/1/07. The bill also includes the DREAM Act and AgJobs proposals with some changes. [ more ]
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
USCIS Fact Sheet on Secretary Chertoff's 4/27/07 Material Support Memo - 05/15/07
This USCIS Fact Sheet addresses DHS Secretary Chertoff’s exercise of authority under Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) of the INA in a 4/27/07 Memo. Secretary Chertoff established a framework for potential exemption from inadmissibility to persons who provided material support to terrorist organizations under duress. [ more ]
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