Thursday, June 6th, 2013
DHS Extends TPS for Salvadorans The Secretary of Homeland Security has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador for an additional 18 months, beginning on 10 September 2013 and ending on 9 March 2015.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
DOS Notice: Changes to J-1 Fees & Charges The US Department of State is revising regulations to increase the Application Fee for Sponsor Designation or Redesignation and the Administrative Fee for Exchange Visitors (J-1 Visa Holder). The effective date of the rule is 13 June 2013. New fees will be as follows: (1) For filing
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
DHS News: Five People Indicted for Immigration A special agent with DHS and a former immigration officer surrendered to federal authorities on Wednesday after a grand jury indicted them and three other individuals who allegedly participated in a long-running immigration fraud scheme that was fuelled by official corruption. The conspiracy was allegedly orchestrated by an
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
USCIS Blog: Entrepreneurs in Residence Program USCIS has recently posted on its blog about expansion of the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program, which is intended to streamline current immigration systems for foreign entrepreneurs – specifically those with high-growth companies.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Immigration Reform: Summary of Second Day of Senate Immigration Bill Markup The second day of the Senate Judiciary Committee markup on S. 744 focused on Title IV of the bill, the nonimmigrant visa provisions, including H-1B, L and student visas. Fifteen amendments were passed, out of the 25 offered. All but one of the amendments
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Immigration Reform Update On Thursday, May 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the process of debating and voting on amendments offered by Senators on the committee. The process will last from six to nine business days over the following two weeks. AILA asks that members submit their case examples relating to due process issues,
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
AAO Grants 212(h) Waiver, Finds Applicant Demonstrated Rehabilitation In an unpublished decision, the AAO granted the 212(h) waiver, finding that, although the applicant had a criminal record in addition to his controlled substance crime, his last criminal conviction took place over 15 years ago.
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
US Court of Appeals Holds that District Court did not have Jurisdiction to Review USCIS Decision The Court upheld the district court’s determination that it did not have jurisdiction to review the decision of USCIS to deny the petitioner’s 212(i) waiver. The USCIS had discretionary authority to deny the Plaintiff-Appellant’s application for a waiver of
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
CBP to Begin Rollout of Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record CBP issued a press release announcing that the automation of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is now effective which will streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting the US and provides international visitors evidence they have been lawfully admitted to the US. The Social Security
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Update on the E-2 Visa for Israeli Nationals In June 2012, President Obama signed into law legislation that adds Israel to the list of countries eligible for E-2 treaty investor visas. Israel nationals remain ineligible for E-2 status, however, due to delays in implementing the new law. At the AILA Annual Conference in Nashville, David
