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Monday, September 29, 2003
Immigration Officials Planning Fee Hikes - 09/29/03
Immigration officials are planning to raise fees for citizenship applications and other services, hoping to offset the costs of increased security checks. [ more ]
Machine Readable Passport Requirement Deferred for 21 Countries - 09/29/03
The Secretary of State has granted a postponement until October 26, 2004, as the date by which Visa Waiver Program travelers from 21 countries must present a machine-readable passport at a U.S. port of entry to be admitted to the country without a visa. [ more ]
DV 2003 Lottery Visa Numbers Run Out - 09/29/03
On September 29, 2003, the State Department notified USCIS District Offices that all of the DV 2003 lottery visa numbers have been used and no more DV 2003 visas are available. [ more ]
Saturday, September 20, 2003
Canadian Minister of Immigration reduces point requirements for immigration to Canada from 75 to 67 points. Hundreds of thousands of more individuals will now qualify - 09/20/03
Some good news for people wanting to Immigrate to Canada. The Canadian Minister of Immigration reduces point requirements for immigration to Canada from 75 to 67 points. Hundreds of thousands of more individuals will now qualify for immigration to Canada. Get Free, Yes Free Internet Consultation with Our Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Herman Dhade and find out if you qualify. [ more ]
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
BCIS Regional Service Center Processing Times Updated - 09/17/03
The BCIS Regional Service Center Processing Times has been updated. Please click on the Proc. Times to view. [ more ]
Information on Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride - 09/17/03
The Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride will begin on Saturday, September 20th and conclude on October 4th. Twenty buses (two each from ten different locations taking different routes) will be traveling across the country, stopping along the way in the cities noted below, and come together for a small rally and lobby day on October 2 in Washington, D.C. A national call-in day to Congress and the White House also is scheduled for October 2 to reinforce to Senators, Representatives, and the Administration the Freedom Ride messages. Freedom Riders will next stop in Liberty State Park in New Jersey on October 3, and conclude with an October 4 rally in Flushing Meadows, New York. [ more ]
BCIS Memo Addresses H-1B additional $1,000 Fee Sunset on 9/30/2003 - 09/17/03
A 9/15/03 memo from William Yates indicates that H-1B petitions filed with the $1000 training fee Oct. 1 or later will be returned or, if the fee is in a separate check from the $130 fee, the $1000 check will be returned. A revised I-129W will be required. Please see attached memo. [ more ]
Visa Bulletin for October 2003 - 09/17/03
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for the month of October 2003. To view, please click on Proc Times above. [ more ]
BCIS Modifies ADIT Photo Requirements to Accommodate Religious Beliefs - 09/17/03
In am memo dated 9/4/2003, William Yates, Associate Director of Operations stated that BCIS has changed its policy to acceptance of certain head coverings worn due to religious beliefs to conform to the requirement set forth in the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Manual. The subject of the photograph must remain clearly identifiable. Please see attached memo. [ more ]
Saturday, September 13, 2003
New Passport Rules Are Put Off by U.S. until October 2004 - 09/13/03
The Bush administration has decided to postpone enforcement of new antiterrorism regulations that had threatened to block millions of Western Europeans and citizens of other developed nations from traveling to the United States unless they obtained new, computer-coded passports, senior administration officials said today. [ more ]
Iranian's 6-Year Journey to Celebrate Democracy - 09/13/03
Some people are born with a patriotic fervor for America. Others come to love the country despite its faults. [ more ]
U.S. Faces Big Illegal Immigrant Problem - 09/13/03
Of the estimated 8 million illegal immigrants, about 400,000 have been identified and ordered deported. It is the job of bureau to find them. [ more ]
DHS Moves Forward On Open Competition For BCIS Jobs - 09/13/03
Recent protests by lawmakers and an array of interest groups have not changed the Homeland Security Department’s plans to put immigration services jobs up for competition within the next 10 months, according to a department spokesman. [ more ]
Conviction For Possession Of Stolen Mail Is Aggravated Felony - 09/13/03
In Ibrahim v. Ashcroft, No. 03-60420 (5th Cir. Sep. 11, 2003), the court said that a conviction for possession of stolen mail under 18 USC 1708 was categorically a "theft offense" - and therefore an aggravated felony - within the meaning of 8 USC 1101(a)(43)(G). [ more ]
Friday, September 12, 2003
New: Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship Services Processing Times - 09/12/03
Do you want to know how long it is taking to process your case in the various district offices around the country? You can find out by clicking on the Proc. Times menu above and then under the sub menu of Bureau of Immigration and Citizenship Services. [ more ]
Thursday, September 11, 2003
Ex-terror suspect awaits ruling on deportation - 09/11/03
DETROIT -- A man once listed on the FBI's terrorism watch list and detained for nearly two years asked an immigration judge in Detroit Wednesday to stop his deportation to Syria because he fears he will be killed if he is returned to that country. [ more ]
MALDEF Files Suit in Virginia Challenging College Admissions Denials - 09/11/03
On 9/2/03, MALDEF filed a lawsuit in Virginia, challenging the denial of college enrollment to students due to perceived immigration status. [ more ]
Monday, September 8, 2003
Free Forms; the most up-to-date versions of all official public use forms - 09/08/03
We are happy to offer the most up-to-date versions of all official public use forms for free on our Website. Some of these forms are even fillable online (you must use the freely-available Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or better for these). You may not have the latest official versions of our forms. You should note that use of older (and possibly withdrawn) editions of immigration forms may result in your application or petition being denied or delayed. To access forms on our web site, click on Form above. [ more ]
Saturday, September 6, 2003
Chile and Singapore FTAs Signed into Law - 09/06/03
On September 3, the President signed the free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile (P.L. 108-77) and Singapore (P.L. 108-78) into law. There are immigration provisions in both laws. [ more ]
Visas Not Issued In Time for Latin Grammys - 09/06/03
In press briefings on 9/2 and 9/3, State Dept. Spokesman Richard Boucher blames applications filed too late to complete security checks for the fact that some Cuban singers missed the Latin Grammys. [ more ]
CLINIC Notice Regarding ORR Funded Asylee Assistance Programs - 09/06/03
Many asylees are eligible for federally-funded benefits and services such as job placement, English language classes, cash assistance, and medical assistance. Those who have been granted asylum may call 1-800-354-0365 for information and referral to programs in their local communities. Information is provided in 19 languages.
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Ninth Circuit Orders New Deportation Review, Says Immigration Judge Was Biased - 09/06/03
Mexican national who entered the United States illegally is entitled to a new hearing on his bid for a hardship waiver of deportation, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday. [ more ]
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