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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Computer Staffing Firm to Pay $2.65 Million In Back Wages and Penalties for Immigration Law Violations - 11/23/05
Computech Inc., a Southfield, Mich., firm that places computer professionals at locations throughout the United States has agreed to pay $2,250,000 in back wages to 232 computer professionals and a $400,000 fine to settle immigration law violations, the U.S. Labor Department announced today. [ more ]
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
USCIS Memorandum on Section 209(c) Waivers for Refugees and Asylees - 11/09/05
Memorandum from Michael Aytes, USCIS Acting Associate Director of Domestic Operations, regarding procedures for processing waivers of excludability for refugees and asylees under Section 209(c) of the Act. [ more ]
USCIS Memorandum on Section 209(c) Waivers for Refugees and Asylees - 11/09/05
Memorandum from Michael Aytes, USCIS Acting Associate Director of Domestic Operations, regarding procedures for processing waivers of excludability for refugees and asylees under Section 209(c) of the Act. [ more ]
USCIS Revises Procedures for Self-Petitioning Battered Spouse or Child - 11/09/05
Memorandum from Michael Aytes, USCIS Acting Associate Director of Domestic Operations, regarding amendments made to the self-petitioning procedures made by the VTVPA. [ more ]
Nebraska Service Center Advises on Resubmission of Improperly Rejected Applications and Petitions - 11/09/05
This is to advise you that NSC management decided that, effective immediately, if the the NSC has improperly rejected a case and the case is resubmitted to the NSC promptly, the NSC will assign the case a receipt date based on the date it was originally received at the Center. [ more ]
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
U.S. Embassy in Mexico Announces New On-Line Service for TCN Appointments - 11/08/05
In its 10/14/05 press release, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico announces that beginning Monday, October 17, an eligible Third Country National wishing to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico must make the interview appointment on-line via a newly launched website. [ more ]
Monday, November 7, 2005
Department of State guidance for consular officers in how to interpret the immigrant intent provisions when adjudicating student visa applications. - 11/07/05
The Department of State issued a cable on providing guidance for consular officers in how to interpret the immigrant intent provisions when adjudicating student visa applications. It states that "Consular officers ...should evaluate the applicant's requirement to maintain a residence abroad in the context of the student's present circumstances; they should focus on the student applicant's immediate and near-term intent." [ more ]
DOL to issue PERM Labor Certifications in Blue Colored Paper - 11/07/05
The Department of Labor has advised AILA that, "starting Monday, November 7, 2005, PERM certifications issued by DOL will have a new look. The certification will be printed on blue-colored paper. In addition, the certification stamp will no longer be used. This change in paper does not change requirements for stakeholders or for the program." [ more ]
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Steven N. Garmo speaks at the ILW.com "USCIS Service Centers: Current Benefits Issues" - 11/03/05
Attorney Steven N. Garmo spoke at the Ocotber 6, 2005 conference on "USCIS Service Centers: Current Benefits Issues". The conferecne covered various issues with the regional Immigration Service Centers. Click here Please Click here to view the content. [ more ]
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