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Obama Administration Suggests Closing of Deportation Procedures for 1,600 Immigrants
27 Jan 2012 In one of its first major public displays of changes in how immigration policies are enforced in the U.S., the Obama administration is recommending the closure of 1,600 deportation cases. In mid-January, the president’s administration recommended that deportation proceedings for 1,600 undocumented immigrants in Denver and Baltimore who are not considered a [...]
DHS Reforms to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
January 31, 2012 The President is deeply committed to fixing our broken immigration system so that it meets our 21st century national security and economic needs. As a part of comprehensive immigration reform, the President supports legislative measures that would attract and retain immigrants who create jobs and boost competitiveness here in the U.S., including [...]
Not Quite and Amnesty but As Good As Its Going To Get!!!
New Rule Change to Help Reduce the Time Spouses and Children Are Separated From U.S. Citizen Relatives While They Complete the Process for Legal Status in the United States WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement today of a proposed process change that would allow spouses [...]
Employment Authorization Documents and Naturalization Certificates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the launch of an enhanced Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a redesigned Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560) with new features to strengthen security and deter fraud. As part of USCIS’s ongoing efforts to enhance the integrity of the immigration system, the state-of-the-art technology incorporated into [...]
18 Month Extension of TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua
18-Month Extension of Honduras and Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Honduras and Nicaragua for 18 months each – through July 5, 2013.
October 14, 2011 H-1B Cap Count
As of October 14, 2011, approximately 43,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 19,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
COURT OF APPEALS Blocks Two Key Provisions of Alabama HB 56 (Updated 10/14/11)
On 10/14/11, the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta ordered an injunction blocking two provisions of HB 56 from remaining in effect while the appeal of the district court’s ruling continues. The two provisions enjoined are: Section 10, making it a state crime to be undocumented in the state of Alabama; Section 28, [...]
USCIS Announces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative
Agency focuses on fully realizing the job-creating potential of current immigration law WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas joined the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness in Pittsburgh to announce “Entrepreneurs in Residence.” This new innovative initiative will utilize industry expertise to strengthen USCIS policies and practices surrounding immigrant investors, entrepreneurs and [...]
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Immigration Bills that Help, Not Hurt, California’s Economy
by Seth Hoy Take note, Alabama. Over the weekend, Governor Jerry Brown signed two immigration bills that seek to boost California’s struggling economy, rather than saddle it and small businesses with costly enforcement programs. Governor Brown signed the “Employment Acceleration Act of 2011” (AB 1236), a bill that prohibits the state from requiring employers to [...]
California Senate Passes Its Own Version of Dream Act
The California state Senate has passed a bill that would allow residents who are illegally present in the state to qualify for state financial aid. They’re already eligible for in state tuition and will be on an equal footing with the rest of the state’s residents if the bill becomes law. From the Los Angeles [...]
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