|
Monday, July 26, 2004
DHS Publishes Notice on Status for F/J Students Affected by the H-1B Cap - Deadline for Filing COS is 7/30/04 - 07/26/04
The Department of Homeland Security notice extends the status of certain F and J nonimmigrant students if DHS has received a timely filed request for change of status to that of H-1B no later than July 30, 2004, with a start date of no later than October 1, 2004. (69 FR 7/23/04). [ more ]
Department of State (DOS) Announes DV-2005 Results - 07/26/04
The results of the Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2005) results show that there were more than 9.5 million applicants, and provides a statistical breakdown of the winners per geographic region. [ more ]
Thursday, July 22, 2004
ICE and EOIR Publish Joint Notice on Countries to Which Foreign Nationals May be Removed - 07/22/04
In a proposed rule published jointly on July 19, 2004, DHS and DOJ specified that acceptance by a country is not required for removal to that country, and that "country" does not require the existence or functionality of a government. The rule also addresses the countries to which one may be removed, including alternative or additional countries. Written comments are due on or before August 18, 2004.
[ more ]
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Department of Labor Publishes Backlog Reduction Plan - 07/21/04
The Department of Labor's interim final rule seeks to establish a centralized National Certifying Officer to transfer pending SWA and ETA Regional Office labor certification applications for processing. The rule will become effective on 8/20/04. Written comments must be received on or before 8/20/04. [ more ]
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
New Study Confirms Foreign-Born Professionals and Students Are Vital to America’s Economy - 07/20/04
A new study finds immigrant children account for an “astounding 60 percent of all top science students in the United States and 65 percent of all top math students in the United States,” reaffirming a long belief stance that foreign professionals and their families are key contributors to America’s economic success. [ more ]
AAO Processing Time Report as of July 19, 2004 - 07/20/04
Current processing times at the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office. Processing times are measured from when the filing is received at the AAO from the service center or district office. [ more ]
USCISTo Extend Visa Screen Waiver for Limited Group of Nonimmigrant Healthcare Workers - 07/20/04
USCIS announces that it will extend for one year the blanket waiver of the visa screen requirement for health care workers who were employed as TNs before 9/23/03 and who held a valid license in a U.S. jurisdiction before that date. [ more ]
Thursday, July 15, 2004
USCIS Sending I-129s to Kentucky Consular Center Rather Than to Posts - 07/15/04
In a July 2004 State Department cable, DOS indicated that, as of July 6, 2004, USCIS has been sending approved I-129s (other than I-129Fs) to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) rather than to the consular post. According to the cable, the KCC will scan and transmit approved petitions petitions electronically. [ more ]
Last Day to Get Your Visa Revalidation Application In is July 16 - 07/15/04
Tomorrow, July 16, is the last day on which the State Department will accept applications for reissuance of nonimmigrant visas in the U.S. The application must arrive at the St. Louis facility by July 16 to make the deadline. [ more ]
DECLARACIÓN DEL PROCURADOR GENERAL ABBOTT, TRAS HABERSE IMPUESTO SENTENCIA PENAL FEDERAL CONTRA MARIA ELENA GARZA POR DEFRAUDAR CIENTOS DE INMIGRANTES EN EL NORTE DE TEXAS - 07/15/04
El Procurador General Greg Abbott emite la siguiente declaración, como resultado de la sentencia que se impuso contra María Elena Garza y dos miembros de su familia. Los acusados fueron hallados culpables ante una corte federal a principios del año en curso, por cometer un amplio fraude contra cientos de inmigrantes en y en los alrededores de la ciudad de Seven Points, ubicada cerca de Dallas. [ more ]
Texas Attorney General Announces Sentencing of Immigration Consultant - 07/15/04
Attorney General Greg Abbott issues the following statement as a result of the sentencing of Maria Elena Garza and two family members, who were convicted in federal court earlier this year for perpetrating a long-running scheme defrauding hundreds of immigrant families in and around the city of Seven Points, located near Dallas. [ more ]
[Archives]
Search entries:
 Print this Page
| 
