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Friday, August 29, 2003
Economic Outlook Shows Vital Need for Immigrants in U.S. Economy - 08/29/03
A new report examining key economic data and studies concludes that “Immigrants are a key part of the U.S. economy and will become an increasingly important element in America’s economic growth and development in the future.” [ more ]
Pilot Program in Hartford to Detain Respondents after Merits Hearings - 08/29/03
The American Immigration Lawyers Association's Connecticut chapter reports that the Hartford BICE is detaining respondents who do not win at their merits hearings. There have been indications that this is a pilot program that the DHS hopes to expand nationwide. [ more ]
BCIS Announces Latest H1-B Petition Statistics for FY 2003 - 08/29/03
During the first three quarters of FY 2003, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (BCIS) approved 56,986 H1-B petitions subject to the numerical cap and 84,534 cap-exempt H1-B petitions. According to BCIS, an additional 47,813 petitions are pending, of which one-third are expected to count against the cap if approved. [ more ]
Service Center Adjudicators May Issue NTAs, the start of a deportation case - 08/29/03
According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and based upon a reliable report from a BCIS official that BCIS plans to have adjudicators at the Service Centers start issuing Notices to Appear, possibly as early as October 1, 2003. It is believed that the program will start with TPS applications, and with respect to aggravated felonies, and eventually branch out to all types of filings. Trainings are said to already have been conducted, and a BCIS conference on the subject is planned for the week of September 1. [ more ]
BCIS Headquarters instruct Service Center to exercise discretion on Deadlines Missed Due to Power Outage - 08/29/03
In response to inquiries made by the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Service Center Operations Liaison Chair, BCIS Headquarters recently sent a directive to Service Center Directors & Deputies, stating: “Please see concerns from AILA below. Please continue to exercise discretion, as you have done during past disasters, natural or man-made.” [ more ]
BCIS 800 Number Offers Immigrants Little Service Survey Finds Users Extremely Dissatisfied - 08/29/03
Contacting the Department of Homeland Security’s new Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) is necessary for many individuals and businesses that must deal with the immigration process. However, recent system changes are leaving many immigrants out of luck, with consequences that range from the frustrating to the tragic. [ more ]
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Department of State Publishes Instructions for DV-2005 Lottery Registration - 08/28/03
The DOS published its DV-2005 Lottery registration instructions in the Federal Register. Entries must be submitted electronically between Saturday, 11/1/03 and Tuesday, 12/30/03. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry form at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the 60-day registration period beginning November 1. Paper entries will not be accepted.(68 FR 51627, 8/27/03). [ more ]
New I-140 and Seven Other New BCIS Forms Required On and After October 1, 2003 - 08/28/03
The BCIS has revised eight forms in recent months for which the newly revised versions will be required on and after October 1, 2003. Those forms include the I-140, I-824, I-129S, I-102, N-470, I-526, I-829, and N-336. [ more ]
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
DOS Posts Instructions for the DV-2005 Lottery - 08/20/03
The DOS's website announces instructions for electronic-only registration for the DV-2005 lottery. Entries must be made on www.dvlottery.state.gov and must be received between Saturday, 11/1/03 and Tuesday, 12/30/03. Paper entries will not be accepted. [ more ]
DOS Announces Plans to Expedite Refugee Processing Since September 11, 2001 - 08/20/03
U.S. Government to Expedite Refugee Processing Since September 11, 2001. [ more ]
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
The Nebraska Service Center Processing Time Update on Asylee Adjustments - 08/12/03
The Nebraska Service Center, which has sole jurisdiction over asylee adjustments, has advised that they are currently processing asylee adjustment cases filed on or before 11/16/99. Applicants should note that there are exceptions to Iraqi Asylum adjustment applicants. [ more ]
Department Of State Final Rule Creates NIV Classifications for Commuter Students - 08/12/03
The DOS published a final rule creating the two new nonimmigrant visa classifications of F3 and M3 for citizens and residents of Mexico or Canada who seek to commute into the United States for the purpose of attending an approved F or M school. The rule became effective on August 11, 2003.
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Visa Bulletin for September 2003 - 08/12/03
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for the month of September 2003. Please click on Proc. Times and then under Visa Bulletin to review. [ more ]
Saturday, August 9, 2003
Asylee Adjustment Class Action Update - 08/09/03
In response to the class action lawsuit Ngwanyia v. Ashcroft, No. 02-CV-502 (D. Minn.), the BCIS has begun approving a larger number of asylee adjustment applications than in prior years. [ more ]
Tuesday, August 5, 2003
Administrative appeals Office Processing Times - 08/05/03
The Administrative appeals (AAO) advises of its current processing times for various types of applications and petitions. These figures indicate the time that it takes from the date the case is received at AAO from the Service Center or District Office. [ more ]
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