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  • 5/24/2013 Your AILA8 for May 24, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052450.
  • 5/24/2013 How Are Cap-Subject H-1B Adjudications This Year? AILA Wants to Know!
    AILA Liaison would like to know how FY2014 cap-subject H-1B adjudications are going thus far. Please send examples of boilerplate RFEs and denials to reports@aila.org.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052449.
  • 5/24/2013 CA9 Rejects Consular Nonreviewability as Basis for Dismissing Case (.pdf 591 KB) The court found that the citation to a broad section of the INA that contains numerous categories of proscribed conduct, without any factual allegations to support the finding, is not a facially legitimate reason for denying a visa for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. (Din v. Kerry, 5/23/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052448.
  • 5/24/2013 Call to All AILA Members: Questions Sought for 6/13/2013 NSC Stakeholder Teleconference
    The NSC Liaison Committee requests questions for an upcoming stakeholder teleconference with NSC on refugee and asylee issues. Please send non-case specific items by 5/31/13.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052447.
  • 5/24/2013 USCIS ELIS Maintenance Scheduled for May 25 (.pdf 573 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS ELIS system will be temporarily off line Saturday, May 25 from 6am EDT to 2pm EDT as they update the system.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052446.
  • 5/24/2013 AILA National Office Closed Monday, May 24
    The AILA National office will be closed on Monday, May 24th in observance of Memorial Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, May 25th.
  • 5/24/2013 OCAHO Determines Fines to Be Within Statutory Parameters (.pdf 514 KB) Respondent argues that ICE has too much discretion in deciding if a violation is substantive and in determining penalties. OCAHO responds that ICE does not have unfettered discretion and is bound by the Virtue memo. (U.S. v Silverado Stages, Inc., 5/13/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13052445.
  • 5/24/2013 OCAHO Order Declining to Modify or Vacate Interlocutory Order (.pdf 511 KB) OCAHO declines to modify or vacate the order denying the Respondent’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, and adopts the order. OCAHO reminds parties to properly file and serve requests for review. (U.S. v Spilt Rail Fence Company, Inc., 5/13/13).
    AILA Doc. No. 13052444.
  • 5/24/2013 OCAHO Dismisses Complaint of Firing Due to Citizenship Status and National Origin (.pdf 548 KB) OCAHO dismisses complaint as discrimination must be based on disparate treatment of similarly situated individuals and the employer must show that the potential comparators are similarly situations in all material respects. (Martinez v. Superior Linen, 5/3/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052443.
  • 5/24/2013 DOS Notice on Visa Documentation of Immigrants Under INA
    DOS notice of final rule amending its regulations to eliminate the use of Form OF–224, Immigrant Visa Control Card, as a method of recording an alien’s entitlement to an immigrant visa classification effective May 24, 2013. (78 FR 31398, 05/24/13)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052442.
  • 5/24/2013 Minutes from DOL Stakeholder Meeting (4/11/13) (.pdf 632 KB) AILA DOL Liaison Committee minutes from the 4/11/13 meeting in DC. Topics include iCERT labor certification registry, prevailing wage issues, FAQ on PWDs for combination of occupations, FEIN verification, PERM denials, denials before supervised recruitment is completed, and new ETA-790.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052441.
  • 5/24/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 24, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 24, 2013.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052440.
  • 5/24/2013 USCIS Stakeholder Message Reminder on Revised Form G-28 (.pdf 796 KB) USCIS public message reminding stakeholders that on March 28, 2013, USCIS published a revised version of Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. Beginning May 26, 2013, USCIS will no longer accept prior versions of the form.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052462.
  • 5/24/2013 USCIS E-Verify Connection Newsletter May 2013 (Issue 13) (.pdf 677 KB) USCIS E-Verify Connection newsletter for May 2013 covering developments on the new revised Form I-9 and more.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052461.
  • 5/24/2013 DOL News Brief Newsletter for May 23, 2013 (.pdf 681 KB) DOL News Brief newsletter from 5/23/13 highlighting news stories and developments from the Department of Labor on issues including settlements on cases involving workers and more.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052460.
  • 5/23/2013 Your AILA8 for May 23, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052347.
  • 5/23/2013 Maryland Attorney & Four Clients Indicted for Conspiracy to Bribe Immigration Official (.pdf 594 KB) ICE press release announcing the indictment of a Maryland attorney and four of his clients in connection with a conspiracy to bribe an immigration official in order to obtain lawful permanent residence, employment authorization documents and green cards.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052340.
  • 5/23/2013 EOIR Fact Sheet on Attorney eRegistry Program (.pdf 476 KB) EOIR fact sheet on new mandatory electronic registry, known as eRegistry, for attorneys and fully accredited representatives which will be used to collect information to maintain a centralized information repository of registrants for both the immigration court & Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
    AILA Doc. No. 13052346.
  • 5/23/2013 EOIR FAQs on Attorney eRegistry Program (.pdf 499 KB) EOIR frequently asked questions (FAQ) document new mandatory electronic registry, known as eRegistry. After December 10, 2013, attorneys and fully accredited representatives will be required to complete the registry process as a condition to practice before EOIR.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052345.
  • 5/23/2013 EOIR General Instructions on Attorney eRegistry Program (.pdf 488 KB) EOIR document setting forth general instructions for their new mandatory electronic registry, known as eRegistry, including sections on who is required to register, how to register, consequences of failing to register and more.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052344.
  • 5/23/2013 EOIR Online Resource on eRegistry Program for Every Immigration Court
    EOIR online resource page providing links to each immigration court around the country which provides detailed information on the eRegistry validation process for that specific court in question.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052343.
  • 5/23/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 23, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 23, 2013.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052342.
  • 5/23/2013 Reinvigorate Your Practice with PPC
    Lately it seems that everyone has been so caught up in their work there hasn’t been much time for anything else, let alone spending some time on their practice. If this sounds like you, then make time to see how business is running and strengthen your practice with ideas from this week’s PST.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052341.
  • 5/22/2013 Immigration Legislation Update: Late Breaking Seminar Now Closed - Recording Available
    The Immigration Legislation Update: Late Breaking Seminar has reached the registration limit and is now closed due to great demand. This seminar will be recorded and a free recording will be available to members via Agora.
  • 5/22/2013 CBP Working to Improve Arrivals for International Travelers (.pdf 620 KB) CBP press release on agency efforts to ease international arrivals process with new technology and procedures, including information on I-94 automation, Global Entry, SENTRI, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and Visa Waiver programs.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052252.
  • 5/22/2013 House Judiciary Committee Hearing on S.744 and IRCA
    On 5/22/13, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled “S.744 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons learned or Mistakes Repeated?”
    AILA Doc. No. 13052250.
  • 5/22/2013 TRAC Report on Removal Decisions of ICE Detainees
    Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) report from May 2013 showing that out of the 1,500 individuals taken into custody by ICE on a typical work day, the latest ICE data record shows that about 1,000 were eventually removed and only 360 individuals were released after posting bond.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052249.
  • 5/22/2013 USCIS Invitation to NSC Stakeholder Call on Refugee/Asylee Issues
    USCIS invitation to a 6/13/13 NSC teleconference on refugee and asylee issues. Call-in information will be provided closer to the date of the call.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052248.
  • 5/22/2013 Feeling Lost on InfoNet? This Guide Will Help!
    Are you new to AILA? Feeling overwhelmed by InfoNet? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. This presentation will take you through all the areas on InfoNet and show you what kinds of materials and resources you can find there.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052247.
  • 5/22/2013 Been Thinking About Signing Up for the AILA/AIC India Trip?
    You won’t want to miss it! Consular meetings in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are confirmed and plans for additional activities are well underway. Sign up by June 7 for early-bird perks including a copy of AILA’s Consular Practice Handbook. Registration deadline is July 15. Sign up today!
  • 5/22/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 22, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 22, 2013.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052246.
  • 5/22/2013 AILA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on S.744 and IRCA (.pdf 623 KB) AILA Statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee for the 5/22/13 hearing on “S.744 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons learned or Mistakes Repeated?”
    AILA Doc. No. 13052245.
  • 5/22/2013 S.744 Markup- 5/21/13 (Updated 5/22/13)
    Summary of Day Five of Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of S.744 (May 21, 2013)
    AILA Doc. No. 13052145.
  • 5/22/2013 AILA Quicktake #22: Successful Markup Completed
    The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up weeks of work on immigration reform by passing S. 744 out of committee by a bipartisan vote of 13 to 5 on May 21. AILA Executive Director Crystal Williams joins us to discuss this momentous occasion and what remains in store.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052244.
  • 5/22/2013 For AILA Members: Letter to the Editor Template - Support S.744
    AILA members can personalize and localize this Letter to the Editor template and submit it to their local media outlets as a way to encourage their Senators to support bipartisan immigration reform.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052243.
  • 5/22/2013 USCIS Oklahoma City Field Office Re-Opens After Tornadoes (.pdf 593 KB) USCIS press release announcing that the USCIS Field Office in Oklahoma City will re-open on May 22, 2013 at full capacity following restoration of water and power to the facility.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052242.
  • 5/22/2013 Practice Tip: Indicating Alternate Degree/Experience Requirements on ETA 9089
    AILA NSC Liaison practice tip providing advice for drafting ETA 9089 forms to clearly indicate job requirements where a bachelor’s is required, but an alternative to a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent degree (e.g., a 3-year bachelor’s degree) is acceptable.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052241.
  • 5/22/2013 2013 Visa Reciprocity Changes (Updated 5/22/13)
    Department of State updates to the visa reciprocity tables, including updated information on Burma.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011043.
  • 5/22/2013 DOJ Indicts Members of International Sex Trafficking Ring (.pdf 536 KB) DOJ press release announcing indictment of several Mexican nationals on charges of sex trafficking and alien harboring for using force, fraud and coercion to compel several women to engage in prostitution in Georgia at various times after bringing their victims from Mexico and Guatemala.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052240.
  • 5/22/2013 Your AILA8 for May 22, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052251.
  • 5/22/2013 AILA Commends Senate Judiciary Committee and Calls On Full Senate to Show Similar Commitment to Immigration Reform
    AILA commends the Senate Judiciary Committee as it wrapped up weeks of work on immigration reform by passing S. 744 out of committee with a bipartisan vote of 13 to 5.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052260.
  • 5/22/2013 Immigration Politics 2013
    AILA Advocacy Departments’ weekly briefing.
    AILA Doc. No. 12120666.
  • 5/21/2013 AILA Comments on Proposed Changes to Form I-290B (.pdf 1349 KB) AILA’s comments on USCIS changes to Form I-290B and its corresponding instructions. Special thanks to Turid Owren, Dan Berger, and Adam Rosen. AILA Doc. No. 13052156.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052156.
  • 5/21/2013 CBP Announces Opening of Seasonal Border Station at Ely, Minnesota (.pdf 602 KB) CBP press release announcing that the Inspection Station at Ely, Minnesota will open for the summer tourist season on May 25, 2013 and the seasonal hours of operation will be in effect until September 7, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13052155.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052155.
  • 5/21/2013 Readout of President & Vice President’s Meeting with DREAMer Families (.pdf 657 KB) White House press release on 5/21/13 meeting with young immigrants who received deferred action and with siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants where President Obama reiterated his commitment to passing a bipartisan, commonsense immigration reform bill this year. AILA Doc. No. 13052154.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052154.
  • 5/21/2013 California Service Center Processing Time Report (5/21/13) (.pdf 784 KB) CSC Processing Time Report released 5/21/13 with processing dates as of 3/31/13. AILA Doc. No. 13052153.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052153.
  • 5/21/2013 Nebraska Service Center Processing Time Report (5/21/13) (.pdf 699 KB) NSC Processing Time Report released 5/21/13 with processing dates as of 3/31/13. AILA Doc. No. 13052152.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052152.
  • 5/21/2013 Texas Service Center Processing Time Report (5/21/13) (.pdf 658 KB) TSC Processing Time Report released 5/21/13 with processing dates as of 3/31/13. AILA Doc. No. 13052151.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052151.
  • 5/21/2013 Vermont Service Center Processing Time Report (5/21/13) (.pdf 670 KB) VSC Processing Time Report released 5/21/13 with processing dates as of 3/31/13. AILA Doc. No. 13052150.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052150.
  • 5/21/2013 National Benefits Center Processing Time Report (5/21/13) (.pdf 592 KB) NBC Processing Time Report released 5/21/13 with processing dates as of 3/31/13. AILA Doc. No. 13052149.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052149.
  • 5/21/2013 AILA Leadership Blog: Immigration Reform and Making a Workable H-1B Program
    In a blog post, AILA Media-Advocacy Committee Chair Deb Notkin discusses H-1B provisions in S. 744, noting that while the bill increases H-1B numbers, “restrictive provisions would render the increased numbers ultimately ineffective in obtaining the talent that we need.”
  • 5/21/2013 Your AILA8 for May 21, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13052148.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052148.
  • 5/21/2013 GAO Testimony on Observations of DHS's Overstay Enforcement Efforts (.pdf 775 KB) Written testimony by GAO Homeland Security & Justice Director Rebecca Gambler for 5/21/13 House subcommittee hearing analyzing DHS overstay records for national security/public safety concerns, improving data on potential overstays and planning for a biometric exit system. AILA Doc. No. 13052147.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052147.
  • 5/21/2013 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (Updated 5/21/13)
    On 4/16/13, the Senate "Gang of Eight" introduced S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act." AILA Doc. No. 13041760.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041760.
  • 5/21/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 21, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 21, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13052146.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052146.
  • 5/21/2013 ICE/CBP Joint House Testimony on Visa Security and Overstays (.pdf 660 KB) Written joint testimony by ICE, CBP & NPPD for 5/21/13 House subcommittee hearing entitled "Visa Security and Overstays: How Secure is America?" on issues related to DHS Visa Security Program, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), US-VISIT and more. AILA Doc. No. 13052144.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052144.
  • 5/21/2013 USCIS Notice of Office Closings for 2013 (Updated 5/21/13)
    USCIS notice of Detroit Application Support Center will be closed due to a power outage. All applicants will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date. AILA Doc. No. 13012863.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012863.
  • 5/21/2013 AILA Quicktake: Final Title Under Debate in Senate Judiciary Committee
    On May 20, the Senate Judiciary Committee completed Title III of the markup for S. 744 and began addressing the most controversial of the Titles - Title II. AILA Advocacy Director Greg Chen joins us to discuss the evening's late night session and the remaining debate. AILA Doc. No. 13052143.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052143.
  • 5/21/2013 US-VISIT Replaced By Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) (.pdf 560 KB) DHS press release announcing that the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) was created in March 2013 to replace the United States Visitor & Immigration Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) and streamline biometric identification services for federal agencies. AILA Doc. No. 13052142.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052142.
  • 5/21/2013 Foreign Nationals Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling People from India (.pdf 593 KB) ICE press release on sentence for two individuals found guilty of transporting groups of illegal persons from locations within India through South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and then into the U.S. by various means across the border. AILA Doc. No. 13052141.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052141.
  • 5/21/2013 CIS Ombudsman Invitation on USCIS Temporary Suspension of Certain H-2B Adjudications (.pdf 760 KB) CIS Ombudsman invitation for a 5/30/13 teleconference on USCIS’s March 2013 temporary suspension of processing of certain H-2B petitions. The discussion will not focus on DOL’s response and the court decisions that resulted in DOL’s suspension. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13052140.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052140.
  • 5/21/2013 Practice Alert: DOS Explains Removal of Updated 9 FAM 40.63
    DOS informed AILA that the update to 9 FAM 40.63 on 3/12/13, which stated that a minor who makes a false claim to citizenship is not inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) if he or she lacked legal capacity to make the claim, was removed as it was published prematurely. AILA Doc. No. 13052161.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052161.
  • 5/21/2013 S.744 Markup- 5/20/13 (Updated 5/21/13)
    Summary of Day Four of Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of S.744 (May 20, 2013).
    AILA Doc. No. 13052042.
  • 5/20/2013 AILA Quicktake: Final Week of Markup Kicks Off in Judiciary Committee
    The Senate Judiciary Committee continued the markup process as part of their effort to have immigration reform bill S.744 ready for the Senate Floor after Memorial Day. Joining us to discuss the debate thus far is American Immigration Council Executive Director Ben Johnson. AILA Doc. No. 13052057.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052057.
  • 5/20/2013 Op-Ed: Sessions Amendment Would Harm Military Families
    The Hill published an op-ed piece by AILA member Margaret Stock on the potential impact on military families of an amendment to S. 744 filed by Senator Sessions which would mandate the imprisonment for 60 to 90 days of people who overstay their permission to be in the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 13052056.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052056.
  • 5/20/2013 USCIS Union Leaders Speak Out Against S.744 (.pdf 836 KB) A 5/20/13 press release from Kenneth Palinkas, President of the National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council, a union representing 12,000 USCIS adjudications officers and staff, adding his name to a letter by the National ICE Council detailing concerns over S.744. AILA Doc. No. 13052055.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052055.
  • 5/20/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 20, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 20, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13052054.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052054.
  • 5/20/2013 FY2013 H-2B Cap Count (Updated 5/20/13)
    As of 5/17/13, USCIS receipted 22,572 beneficiaries toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the second half of FY2013. This count includes 20,712 approved and 1,860 pending beneficiaries. H-2B cap count information for the first half of FY2013 is also available. AILA Doc. No. 12102342.
    AILA Doc. No. 12102342.
  • 5/20/2013 DOJ OSC May 2013 Newsletter (.pdf 1136 KB) DOJ Office of Special Counsel (OSC) newsletter for May 2013 covering issues related to recent enforcement activities, new Form I-9, webinar schedule for May-July 2013, and more. AILA Doc. No. 13052053.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052053.
  • 5/20/2013 CA2 Holds Petitioner Is Not Eligible for Cancellation of Removal (.pdf 495 KB) The court held that the petitioner’s encounters with CBP were “formal, documented” processes through which he was determined to be inadmissible, and that his “voluntary returns” to Mexico therefore severed his physical presence. (Rosario-Mijangos v. Holder, 5/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13052052.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052052.
  • 5/20/2013 Your AILA8 for May 20, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13052051.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052051.
  • 5/20/2013 CA7 Remands Asylum Case of Political Activist from Moldova (.pdf 529 KB) The court found that the IJ and BIA applied the wrong legal standard in determining whether the petitioner had shown past persecution for his political activities in Moldova, and remanded the case to the BIA. (Prodan v. Holder, 5/20/13) AILA Doc. No. 13052050.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052050.
  • 5/20/2013 OCAHO Adjusts Fines to Deter Future Violations Without Being “Unduly Punitive” (.pdf 516 KB) OCAHO reduces fines, finding that the fact that ICE chooses to disbelieve the employer’s explanation for completing forms late does not constitute evidence of bad faith. This is a companion case to U.S. v. Siwan & Brothers. (U.S. v. Siwan & Sons, 5/3/13). AILA Doc. No. 13052049.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052049.
  • 5/20/2013 CA9 Remands Asylum Case of Former Mexican Soldier (.pdf 545 KB) The court remanded the asylum case for the BIA to reconsider whether members of a Mexican drug cartel were responsible for the harm suffered by the petitioner, and to determine whether the government is able to control the cartel. (Tapia Madrigal v. Holder, 5/15/13) AILA Doc. No. 13052048.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052048.
  • 5/20/2013 CA6 Finds German Homeschoolers Are Not Eligible for Asylum (.pdf 481 KB) The court held that a German law requiring all children to attend school was not selectively applied to homeschoolers like the petitioners, and that the enforcement of the law did not amount to persecution against the petitioners. (Romeike v. Holder, 5/14/13) AILA Doc. No. 13052047.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052047.
  • 5/20/2013 CA4 Holds Conviction Is Not an Aggravated Felony, Reinstates Asylee Status (.pdf 481 KB) The court held that the conduct the petitioner admitted to and on which his conviction for second degree assault necessarily rests does not constitute a crime of violence, and thus that he is not removable as an aggravated felon. (Karimi v. Holder, 5/13/13) AILA Doc. No. 13052046.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052046.
  • 5/20/2013 IJ Grants Deferral of Removal Under CAT to Mentally Ill Respondent (.pdf 3647 KB) The immigration judge granted deferral of removal under CAT, and held that the long-term use of physical restraints and psychotropic drugs in a Mexican psychiatric institution constitutes torture. Courtesy of Anna Markovich. AILA Doc. No. 13052045.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052045.
  • 5/20/2013 OCAHO Finds Fines Excessive in Light of Record as a Whole (.pdf 516 KB) Fines reduced finding that absent specific evidence, there can be no presumption that the human resources training program of a large parent franchisor necessarily include I-9 compliance training at the time this store was opened. (U.S. v. Siwan & Brothers, 5/2/13). AILA Doc. No. 13052044.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052044.
  • 5/20/2013 TRAC Report Says 1,509 People Enter ICE Custody Each Day
    Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) report from May 2013 showing that 1,509 individuals were taken into ICE custody each day in November and December 2012, which means that ICE will detain around 400,000 individuals during the current fiscal year at this rate. AILA Doc. No. 13052043.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052043.
  • 5/20/2013 USCIS Immigrant Fee Can Be Paid on USCIS ELIS Beginning May 19 (.pdf 655 KB) USCIS press release announcing that customers can now pay the $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee using the USCIS ELIS system. They can also view their benefit requests, receive electronic notification of decisions, and receive real-time case status updates using this new system. AILA Doc. No. 13052041.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052041.
  • 5/20/2013 Readout of DHS Secretary Napolitano's Visit to California (.pdf 614 KB) DHS press release on Secretary Janet Napolitano’s 5/17/13 visit to California where she discussed commonsense immigration reform which helps businesses grow our economy by providing the skilled workers this country needs and also strengthens our economic competitiveness. AILA Doc. No. 13052040.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052040.
  • 5/20/2013 Florida Woman Indicted for Bringing Haitian Nationals to U.S. on Fraudulent H-2B Visas (.pdf 527 KB) DOJ press release on indictment against a Florida woman for her role in bringing 143 Haitian nationals to the U.S. on fraudulently obtained H-2B guest worker visas that she & her co-conspirator secured based on false representations that there were jobs waiting for them. AILA Doc. No. 13052060.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052060.
  • 5/17/2013 USCIS Data on DACA Cases Received Through May 17, 2013 (.pdf 574 KB) USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 4/30/13 which shows a total of 497,960 accepted DACA requests for processing, 483,907 biometric services appointments scheduled and 291,859 requests approved. AILA Doc. No. 13051751.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051751.
  • 5/17/2013 AILA’s Hometown Radio Tour 2013
    AILA’s Hometown Radio Tour 2013 was incredibly successful, reaching an estimated audience of nearly 53 million listeners around the country through local, regional and national outlets. Take a listen to some of the interviews recorded during AILA’s National Day of Action. AILA Doc. No. 13051750.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051750.
  • 5/17/2013 USCIS Invitation for Stakeholder Meeting on EB-5 Program (.pdf 516 KB) USCIS invitation to a 5/23/13 stakeholder meeting on e-filing of the I-526 Form into ELIS, with an overview of the concept of a document library, soliciting feedback on managing access to the library, uploading/storing documents, and user expectations. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13051749.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051749.
  • 5/17/2013 AILA's Fourteen Stories: Dynamic Lawyers. Compassionate Results.
    In this special publication, we have compiled some of the most heart-warming, inspirational, moving, and just plain amazing immigration moments from 2012 and 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051748.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051748.
  • 5/17/2013 Seeing Over Zealous Adjudicators on VAWA, U or T Cases? AILA Wants to Know! (Updated 5/17/13)
    AILA liaison is collecting case examples of RFEs on VAWA, U & T cases where USCIS has requested evidence which is above and beyond what the statute, regulations, and published guidance require. AILA Doc. No. 13030142.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030142.
  • 5/17/2013 AILA Quicktake: Current Status of Senate Immigration Bill 5/17/2013
    Greg Chen, AILA Director of Advocacy, reviews the Senate Judiciary Committee’s markup of the “Gang of Eight” immigration reform bill to-date and looks ahead to the next week’s markup sessions, likely to be the last remaining week of the process. AILA Doc. No. 13051747.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051747.
  • 5/17/2013 USCIS Data on DACA Cases Received Through March 31, 2013 (Corrected) (.pdf 576 KB) USCIS corrected statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 3/31/13 which was corrected on May 9, 2013 to revise the number of cases under review in October 2012 from 134,858 to 106,752 cases. AILA Doc. No. 13051746.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051746.
  • 5/17/2013 CA9 Rejects Matter of Silva-Trevino (.pdf 579 KB) The court held that Matter of Silva-Trevino was wrongly decided, and that the IJ and the BIA improperly considered evidence beyond the record of conviction in holding that the petitioner was convicted of a CIMT. (Olivas-Motta v. Holder, 5/17/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051745.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051745.
  • 5/17/2013 Your AILA8 for May 17, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051744.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051744.
  • 5/17/2013 AAO Processing Time Report (5/1/13) (.pdf 546 KB) AAO Processing Times as of May 1, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051743.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051743.
  • 5/17/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 17, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 17, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051741.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051741.
  • 5/17/2013 Article: A Catch for Undocumented Immigrants in Recent Reforms
    AILA President Laura Lichter is quoted in The Atlantic on the difficulties that some Deferred Action applicants have faced proving they were in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 and some creative and innovative ways that lawyers and clients have found to show presence. AILA Doc. No. 13051740.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051740.
  • 5/17/2013 AILA Election Instructions
    Meet the candidates for National Officer and Elected Director positions. Many candidates have provided campaign statements describing their qualifications for office. AILA Doc. No. 13051742.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051742.
  • 5/17/2013 International Visitors Spent $14.4 Billion in U.S. in March 2013 (.pdf 598 KB) Department of Commerce press release announcing new data that shows spending by international visitors to the United States in March 2013 totaled more than $14.4 billion, an increase of nearly 3 percent when compared to last year. AILA Doc. No. 13051761.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051761.
  • 5/17/2013 DOL News Brief Newsletter for May 16, 2013 (.pdf 644 KB) DOL News Brief newsletter from 5/16/13 highlighting news stories and developments from the Department of Labor on issues including settlements on cases involving workers and more. AILA Doc. No. 13051760.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051760.
  • 5/17/2013 DOS Removes the Update to FAM Notes on False Claims to U.S. Citizenship (Updated 5/17/13) (.pdf 3380 KB) Transmittal removing the 3/12/13 update to 9 FAM 40.63 Notes, which clarified various issues and provided that a minor who makes a false claim to U.S. citizenship is not inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) if he or she lacked the legal capacity to make the claim. AILA Doc. No. 13032641.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032641.
  • 5/16/2013 AILA Memorandum on Eligibility of J-2 Derivatives to Obtain Nonimmigrant Classifications (.pdf 827 KB) Memo by AILA’s Healthcare Professionals/Physicians Committee to USCIS Director Mayorkas on the eligibility of J-2 derivatives of J-1 waiver physicians to obtain nonimmigrant classifications other than H-4 during the J-1 physician’s three year J-1 waiver commitment. AILA Doc. No. 13051601.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051601.
  • 5/16/2013 Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases (Updated 5/16/13)
    USCIS has completed data entry and mailing of receipt notices. Rejection notices will follow. AILA Doc. No. 13041600.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041600.
  • 5/16/2013 USCIS Teleconference Invitation for Current & Prospective Civil Surgeons (.pdf 501 KB) USCIS invitation for 5/29/13 stakeholder teleconference for current and prospective civil surgeons to discuss updates to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, and offer an overview of the USCIS civil surgeon designation. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13051659.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051659.
  • 5/16/2013 AILA Resources on I-94 Automation (Updated 5/16/13)
    AILA liaison provides a list of resources found on InfoNet and related to CBP’s automation of Form I-94. AILA Doc. No. 13050248.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050248.
  • 5/16/2013 Practice Pointer: Automated Form I-94 Admissions Issues, Best Practices, and Problem Resolution (.pdf 481 KB) CBP liaison committee practice pointer on I-94 automation which discusses various concerns, such as printing the Form I-94, locating it online, and resolving admission records issues. AILA Doc. No. 13051658.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051658.
  • 5/16/2013 How to Walk the Ethical Line- Being Less Stressed Out
    No matter the question or the context, it is always prudent to remain within the boundary line of what is ethical. Join the conversation as our three expert panelists walk through four common and seemingly simple fact patterns that can trap the unwary lawyer. AILA Doc. No. 13051657.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051657.
  • 5/16/2013 ICE Arrests Former Customs Inspector for Selling Fake Documents (.pdf 594 KB) ICE press release announcing the arrest of a former U.S. Customs inspector who was involved in selling counterfeit immigration documents, including employment authorization cards and B-1/B-2 non-immigrant visitor visas defrauding more than 50 people out of about $100,000. AILA Doc. No. 13051656.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051656.
  • 5/16/2013 AILA/CBP Liaison Q&As (4/11/2013) (.pdf 551 KB) AILA/CBP liaison offers unofficial Q&As for a 4/11/13 meeting. Topics include redress, Beyond the Border, admission errors, blanket L validity, non-controlled aliens, I-94 automation, NAFTA, FOIAs, ARO, Global Entry, Trusted Traveler, access to counsel, and sequestration. AILA Doc. No. 13051655.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051655.
  • 5/16/2013 CBP FAQs on Form I-94 Admission Number Retrieval (.pdf 479 KB) CBP frequently asked questions document on I-94 admission number retrieval, including questions on information that needs to be provided, length of time that admission record will remain on I-94 website, revalidating a visa without I-94 and more. AILA Doc. No. 13051654.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051654.
  • 5/16/2013 Your AILA8 for May 16, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051653.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051653.
  • 5/16/2013 S.744 Markup - 5/16/13
    Summary of Day Three of Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of S.744 (May 16, 2013). AILA Doc. No. 13051641.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051641.
  • 5/16/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 16, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 16, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051652.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051652.
  • 5/16/2013 San Diego Chapter ICE OPLA Liaison Minutes (April 2013) (.pdf 761 KB) Notes from the San Diego Chapter’s April 2013 meeting with ICE OPLA, including information on prosecutorial discretion, case processing delays, contacting ICE, Howard termination cases, DACA, and termination for individuals who may be eligible for the Cuban Adjustment Act. AILA Doc. No. 13051651.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051651.
  • 5/16/2013 Ohio AILA Chapter – ICE/ERO Liaison Meeting Minutes (4/24/13) (.pdf 615 KB) Minutes from the AILA Ohio Chapter’s meeting with local ICE/ERO on 4/24/13, including information on ISAP, filing an I-246 Application for Stay of Deportation/Removal, DACA, removal "quotas," ICE contact information, and bond. AILA Doc. No. 13051650.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051650.
  • 5/16/2013 BIA Holds Child Cannot Rely on Parent’s Status and Residence to Establish Cancellation Eligibility (.pdf 468 KB) The Board held that a parent’s LPR status and residence in the U.S. cannot be imputed to an unemancipated minor for purposes of establishing the child’s eligibility for cancellation of removal. Matter of Montoya-Silva, 26 I&N Dec. 123 (BIA 2013). AILA Doc. No. 13051649.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051649.
  • 5/16/2013 BIA Reverses IJ, Grants Cancellation of Removal (.pdf 748 KB) In this unpublished decision, the Board found that the IJ did not properly consider evidence of the country conditions in Honduras, including the effects of Hurricane Mitch and the testimony of an expert witness. Courtesy of Thomas Fulghum. AILA Doc. No. 13051648.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051648.
  • 5/16/2013 There’s an App for That… (Part II)
    We just couldn’t get enough, so here are some more of our favorite apps that help make practicing law a little bit easier. Get connected, be productive and manage your busy practices with this week’s practice success tip. AILA Doc. No. 13051647.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051647.
  • 5/16/2013 Procedures for Alerting ICE of a Stay of Removal Request (Updated 5/16/13)
    AILA ICE Liaison Committee practice pointer on how to use the ICE Community and Detainee Helpline to alert ICE that there is a stay of removal request pending for a detained respondent. AILA Doc. No. 13042447.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042447.
  • 5/16/2013 EOIR Announces Opening of Adelanto Immigration Court in California (.pdf 795 KB) Executive Office for Immigration Review press release announcing the full-time presence and opening of an immigration court in the Department of Homeland Security contract detention facility in Adelanto, California on May 20, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051643.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051643.
  • 5/16/2013 DHS Notice on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE)
    DHS notice of information collection on ICE Mutual Agreement between Government & Employers (IMAGE) program which tries to enhance compliance with immigration laws & reduce number of unauthorized workers within American workforce. Comments due 7/15/13 (78 FR 28894, 5/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051646.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051646.
  • 5/16/2013 DHS Notice on Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Lab System of Records
    DHS notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the "Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement—014 Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory System of Records." Comments due 6/17/13 (78 FR 28761, 5/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051645.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051645.
  • 5/16/2013 USCIS ELIS Maintenance Scheduled for May 18 and 19 (.pdf 573 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS ELIS system will be temporarily off line Saturday, May 18 from 4 am EDT to 5:30 pm EDT and Sunday, May 19 from 4 am EDT to 4 pm EDT as they update the system. AILA Doc. No. 13051644.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051644.
  • 5/16/2013 USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is Now Open Again (.pdf 576 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is now open and customers with previously scheduled appointments from May 13-16, 2013 will be contacted by the office when a future appointment date has been set. AILA Doc. No. 13051642.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051642.
  • 5/16/2013 AILA Quicktake: Title III Up Next for Senate Judiciary Committee
    Stay up-to-date on the reform debate with AILA Quicktakes. The Senate Judiciary Committee continues markup of Senate Bill S.744 with hopes of completing Title IV and moving on to Title III. Here to discuss the matter further is AILA President-Elect Doug Stump. AILA Doc. No. 13051640.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051640.
  • 5/15/2013 House Committee Hearing on H.R. 1772 and 1773
    On 5/16/13 at 10:00 am (ET) the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the Judiciary Committee will hold two hearings on H.R. 1772, the “Legal Workforce Act” and H.R. 1773, the “Agricultural Guestworker Act.” AILA Doc. No. 13051502.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051502.
  • 5/15/2013 CA7 Seriously Critiques BIA Treatment of Asylum Cases Based on Forced Sterilization (.pdf 548 KB) The court wrote that the BIA brushed aside whether the petitioner faces a substantial risk of compulsory sterilization if she is removed to China, critiqued the BIA for its treatment of the evidence, and remanded the case. (Chen v. Holder, 5/9/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051501.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051501.
  • 5/15/2013 CA9 on EAJA Fees (.pdf 477 KB) The court denied the motion for attorney’s fees, although one Circuit Judge wrote a concurring opinion noting that “EAJA does not work well when it compels a court to cut off compensation of careful and effective advocacy.” (Sargsyan v. Holder, 5/9/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051500.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051500.
  • 5/15/2013 CA8 Denies Withholding of Removal to Evangelical Christians from Mexico (.pdf 510 KB) The court held that the petitioners did not show that the conditions in their town rose to the level of persecution, and that they could relocate to a different part of Mexico to avoid persecution as Evangelical Christians. (Alavez-Hernandez v. Holder, 5/8/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051559.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051559.
  • 5/15/2013 CA9 Finds Asylum Applicant’s Proposed Social Group Lacks Sufficient Particularity (.pdf 516 KB) The court held that the petitioner’s proposed social group - which he described as disabled persons, insulin-dependent diabetics, or insulin dependent diabetics who suffer from mental illness - lacked sufficient particularity. (Mendoza-Alvarez v. Holder, 5/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051558.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051558.
  • 5/15/2013 CA7 on False Claims to U.S. Citizenship (.pdf 539 KB) The court held that a baptismal certificate presented by the petitioner at the border is not sufficient evidence to constitute a representation of U.S. citizenship, noting that it did not list a country or state under “place of birth.” (Munoz-Avila v. Holder, 5/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051557.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051557.
  • 5/15/2013 CA2 on Eligibility for “Special Rule Cancellation of Removal” (.pdf 624 KB) The court held that, as an unadmitted alien, the petitioner cannot be ineligible for NACARA relief because of a conviction that would make him deportable under INA §237, and that the BIA’s interpretation is inconsistent with the regulation. (Reyes v. Holder, 5/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051556.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051556.
  • 5/15/2013 Practice Tip: Travel for F-1s During Cap-Gap Extension
    Practice tip on the ability of F-1 students to travel and return to the United States during the cap-gap extension period. Special thanks to Tien-Li Loke Walsh and the AILA Students and Scholars Committee. AILA Doc. No. 13051555.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051555.
  • 5/15/2013 Your AILA8 for May 15, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051554.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051554.
  • 5/15/2013 Practice Alert: Closures at U.S. Consulate, Guangzhou, China
    AILA liaison has learned from DOS that there was an OSHA-type problem at the U.S. Consulate building at Guangzhou, China, and the consulate will remain closed through Friday, May, 17, 2013. DOS plans to reopen the Consulate on Monday, May 20, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051553.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051553.
  • 5/15/2013 Two Siblings in California Sentenced for Running Fraudulent Document Ring (.pdf 591 KB) ICE press release announcing that two undocumented siblings from Mexico were sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for conspiring to produce and sell false alien registration cards and Social Security cards. AILA Doc. No. 13051552.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051552.
  • 5/15/2013 AILA Positions on Selected Senate Title III Amendments (.pdf 824 KB) AILA positions on select amendments being offered to Title III of S.744, relating to E-Verify, Asylum, and Interior Enforcement. AILA Doc. No. 13051551.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051551.
  • 5/15/2013 Form I-94 Quick Reference Guide for Local, State & Federal Agencies (.pdf 1874 KB) CBP reference guide which shows different versions of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record that may be encountered in the field by local, state and/or federal agencies. AILA Doc. No. 13051550.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051550.
  • 5/15/2013 CBP Announces Opening of Port of Chief Mountain in Montana (.pdf 614 KB) CBP press release announcing the seasonal re-opening of the Port of Chief Mountain, Montana on Wednesday, May 15, at 9:00 am for the summer season. AILA Doc. No. 13051549.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051549.
  • 5/15/2013 AILA Quicktake: Title IV Markup Moves Forward
    Markup of Title IV of the Senate Judiciary Committee immigration reform bill S. 744 moves forward with Title III next in line for debate. AILA Treasurer William Stock joins us on Skype to discuss the matter further. AILA Doc. No. 13051548.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051548.
  • 5/15/2013 USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China Closed From May 15 to May 17 (.pdf 578 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China will be closed from May 15, 2013 through May 17, 2013. Customers with previously scheduled appointments through this date will be contacted by the office when a future appointment date has been set. AILA Doc. No. 13051547.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051547.
  • 5/15/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 15, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 15, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051546.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051546.
  • 5/15/2013 DHS Joint Report on Phase I of Entry/Exit Project with Canada (.pdf 671 KB) DHS May 2013 joint report with Canada Border Services Agency on “Entry/Exit Information Systems: Phase I Joint Canada-United States Report” which outlines progress to establish a coordinated Entry/Exit information system and further enhance security along our shared border. AILA Doc. No. 13051545.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051545.
  • 5/15/2013 Litigation Timeline: Lawsuit Challenging DACA Filed by ICE Officers
    Timeline of major court actions in response to litigation by ICE officers challenging the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. AILA Doc. No. 13051544.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051544.
  • 5/15/2013 AILA Leadership Blog: The Importance of the Human Stories Behind Immigration
    Dagmar Butte, a member of the AILA Board of Governors, emphasizes the importance of sharing case examples of the human impact of immigration policy and how those powerful stories can shape the legislative debate going on in Washington, DC.
  • 5/15/2013 Religious Workers + Family Law = Free on the 15th
    Have the time to analyze AAO special immigrant religious workers cases? Do you know what common family law issues can come up in an immigration case? If you answered NO to either of those questions, then AILA's got you covered with our newest free educational offerings. CLE too!
  • 5/15/2013 EOIR Stakeholder Meeting on New eRegistry System for Immigration Practitioners (.pdf 729 KB) EOIR invitation for 6/7/13 stakeholder meeting regarding EOIR’s new electronic registration initiative, eRegistry, for attorneys and fully accredited representatives. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13051543.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051543.
  • 5/15/2013 EOIR Launches Online Registration for Immigration Practitioners (.pdf 472 KB) EOIR press release announcing that effective June 10, 2013, it will rollout electronic registration for attorneys and fully accredited representatives who represent aliens in proceedings before EOIR’s immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. AILA Doc. No. 13051542.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051542.
  • 5/15/2013 CBP Travel Advisory on 2013 Victoria Day Holiday Weekend in Canada (.pdf 623 KB) CBP press release on greatly increased traffic during the 2013 Victoria Day holiday weekend and reminds all travelers planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have their proper documents. AILA Doc. No. 13051541.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051541.
  • 5/15/2013 Practice Pointer: The Role of Consular Officers in Processing U Visa Applicants (.pdf 495 KB) The AILA VAWA, U & T committee practice pointer reminds members of FAM updates for U visa applicants and offers guidance for U visa clients wishing to travel. AILA Doc. No. 13051540.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051540.
  • 5/15/2013 USCIS Invitation to 5/16/13 NSC Teleconference on Business Issues (Updated 5/15/13)
    USCIS invitation to a 5/16/13 teleconference with NSC on business issues. Call-in information is provided. AILA Doc. No. 13042445.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042445.
  • 5/14/2013 S.744 Markup - 5/14/13
    Summary of Day Two of Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of S.744 (May 14, 2013). AILA Doc. No. 13051446.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051446.
  • 5/14/2013 Your AILA8 for May 14, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051453.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051453.
  • 5/14/2013 Practice Pointer: A Brief Discussion of CBP’s Presence Abroad (.pdf 473 KB) RDC practice pointer advises on the CBP Office of International Affairs, which ensures that CBP is represented at overseas posts to implement initiatives that promote anti-terrorism, global border security, non-proliferation, export controls, and immigration. AILA Doc. No. 13051452.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051452.
  • 5/14/2013 EOIR Notice on Mandatory Electronic Registry for Attorneys & Representatives
    EOIR notice on mandatory electronic registry for attorneys & representatives who can begin registering there on 6/10/13. After 12/10/13, they must be registered in order to practice & may be subject to administrative suspension for failure to register. (78 FR 28124, 5/14/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051449.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051449.
  • 5/14/2013 USCIS Announces Redesigned Web Pages for Field Offices (.pdf 702 KB) USCIS press release announcing new redesigned web pages for field offices nationwide with public transportation options, names of Field & District Office Directors, mailing & physical addresses, types of naturalization ceremonies held, office-specific announcements & more. AILA Doc. No. 13051451.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051451.
  • 5/14/2013 DOS Notice on Fees & Charges for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
    DOS final rule on revising regulations to increase the Application Fee for Sponsor Designation or Redesignation and the Administrative Fee for Exchange Visitor (J–1 Visa Holder) Benefits assessed for providing Exchange Visitor Program services. (78 FR 28137, 5/14/13) AILA Doc. No. 13051450.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051450.
  • 5/14/2013 Applications for FY2013 USCIS Citizenship & Integration Grant Program Due May 22 (.pdf 585 KB) USCIS press release announcing the deadline for the Citizenship & Integration Grant Program where those selected to receive funding will offer both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to permanent residents. Applications are due by 5/22/13. AILA Doc. No. 13051448.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051448.
  • 5/14/2013 AILA Positions on Selected Senate Title II Amendments (.pdf 688 KB) AILA positions on select amendments being offered to Title II of S.744, relating to legalization and family-sponsored and employment-based immigration systems. AILA Doc. No. 13051447.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051447.
  • 5/14/2013 CBP Announces 2013 Revised Summer Hours for Montana Port of Entry (.pdf 601 KB) CBP press release announcing extended summer hours at the Port of Wild Horse, Montana from 8am-9pm daily beginning on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 until October 1, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051445.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051445.
  • 5/14/2013 Scam Alerts for Members
    AILA warns members of scams affecting attorneys and/or their clients in this member-focused consumer protection space on InfoNet. This area is updated as alerts are issued and as scam warnings to members are posted. AILA Doc. No. 13051444.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051444.
  • 5/14/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 14, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 14, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051443.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051443.
  • 5/14/2013 AILA Seeks Examples of Long-Pending H-2B Labor Certification Applications
    The AILA DOL Liaison Committee seeks examples of applications for H-2B temporary labor certification that were filed with DOL before DOL suspended processing of H-2Bs on March 22, and remain unadjudicated notwithstanding the resumption of processing on April 24. AILA Doc. No.013051440.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051440.
  • 5/14/2013 Settlement Agreement on Asylum Work Authorization Class Action Lawsuit (.pdf 1147 KB) Class notice from U.S. District Court in Washington state on the ABT Settlement Agreement which ensures that individuals who seek an asylum application are entitled to new procedures relating to the crediting of time toward eligibility for employment authorization. AILA Doc. No. 13051442.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051442.
  • 5/14/2013 U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China Cancels Interviews for May 14 & 15 (.pdf 1081 KB) DOS public statement stating that the U.S. Consulate Genera in Guangzhou, China will not be able to interview applicants on May 14-15, 2013 due to emergency reasons and people should check their website for latest schedule information and updates. AILA Doc. No. 13051441.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051441.
  • 5/14/2013 Select Amendments to Watch on Title IV (.pdf 536 KB) AILA positions on 26 amendments being offered to Title IV of S.744, being debated on 5/14/13 in the Senate Judiciary Committee. AILA opposes 16 offered by Sens. Grassley (R-IA) and Sessions (R-AL) and supports eight by Sens. Hatch (R-UT), Leahy (D-VT) and Schumer (D-NY). AILA Doc. No. 13051462.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051462.
  • 5/14/2013 AILA Quicktake: Immigration Reform Effort Turns to Business 5/14/13
    The Senate Judiciary Committee continues markup of S. 744 by addressing Title Four that covers most non-immigrant, temporary visas, entrepreneurship and innovation programs, and other visitor visas. Joining us is Executive Director Crystal Williams to discuss the matter. AILA Doc. No. 13051460.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051460.
  • 5/14/2013 S.744 Markup - 5/9/13 (Updated 5/14/13)
    Summary of Senate Judiciary Committee Markup of S.744 on May 9, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13050961.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050961.
  • 5/13/2013 EOIR Notice of Relocation of Denver Immigration Court (.pdf 608 KB) EOIR notice that the Denver immigration court will be moving on August 1, 2013. The court will be closed from August 1 to August 6, and will reopen at its new location at 1961 Stout Street, Suite 300 (19th and Stout) in downtown Denver on Wednesday August 7, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051351.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051351.
  • 5/13/2013 USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is Closed Until Further Notice (.pdf 572 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is closed until further notice and USCIS will update the Guangzhou, China office web page when the office reopens and reschedule all appointments accordingly. AILA Doc. No. 13051350.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051350.
  • 5/13/2013 AILA Leadership Blog: On Tap for Tuesday’s Hearing: Nonimmigrant Visas
    As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to take up Title IV of S. 744 tomorrow, AILA’s Executive Director Crystal Williams looks at some of the nonimmigrant visa provisions in the bill currently, both positive and negative.
  • 5/13/2013 Your AILA8 for May 13, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051349.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051349.
  • 5/13/2013 NYC Bar Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee on Reducing Detention
    A 4/24/13 letter from the New York City Bar to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging Congress to take additional steps to reduce detention and ensure due process including repealing mandatory detention and the “bed quota.” AILA Doc. No. 13051348.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051348.
  • 5/13/2013 AIM: The Human Impact of Immigration Policy
    For May's AILA Interview of the Month (AIM), a young woman joins us to tell her personal story that highlights the human impact of immigration policy and the importance of sharing individual narratives to help create change. AILA Doc. No. 13051347.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051347.
  • 5/13/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 13, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 13, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051346.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051346.
  • 5/13/2013 U.S. Embassy in Libya Temporarily Suspending Immigrant Visa Services (.pdf 526 KB) DOS press release stating that the Immigrant Visa Unit in Tripoli, Libya will be temporarily suspending immigrant visa services and all immigrant visa services for Libyans residing in Libya are currently being processed by the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. AILA Doc. No. 13051345.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051345.
  • 5/13/2013 U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Libya (.pdf 547 KB) DOS press release warning U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Libya and strongly advises against all but essential travel to Tripoli and all travel to Benghazi, Bani Walid, and southern Libya, including border areas and the regions of Sabha and Kufra. AILA Doc. No. 13051344.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051344.
  • 5/13/2013 Texas Court Takes Action to Halt Immigration Fraud Scheme (.pdf 1376 KB) Final judgment and permanent injunction against Just for People, Inc. for perpetrating an immigration fraud scheme in violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Penalties include $480,000; $245,773 in attorney fees and costs; and $195,325 in restitution. AILA Doc. No. 13051343.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051343.
  • 5/13/2013 NYC Bar Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee on Appointed Counsel
    A 4/24/13 letter from the New York City Bar to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging the Senate to adopt provisions to provide free counsel to all indigent individuals in removal proceedings and in other narrow circumstances. AILA Doc. No. 13051342.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051342.
  • 5/13/2013 AILA Resources on 2013 Immigration Reform (Updated 5/13/13)
    The most important and up to date information and resources on immigration reform in the 113th Congress. AILA Doc. No. 13020647.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020647.
  • 5/13/2013 Maryland Woman Receives 11-Year Prison Sentence for Sex Trafficking (.pdf 595 KB) ICE press release announcing that an El Salvador national received an 11 year prison sentence for recruiting a pregnant runaway to engage in commercial sex acts for a trafficking ring with ties to the notorious street gang Mara Salvatrucha Thirteen (MS-13). AILA Doc. No. 13051341.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051341.
  • 5/13/2013 2013 Global Immigration Forum – Register Now!
    Speakers from nearly two dozen countries weigh in on current trends in global migration, giving you the insights you need to run your practice - globally. June 25-26, 2013 in San Francisco, CA. Register now.
  • 5/13/2013 Ohio AILA Chapter – USCIS Liaison Meeting Minutes (4/24/2013) (.pdf 581 KB) Meeting minutes from the 4/24/13 AILA Ohio Chapter meeting with the USCIS field office. Topics include ASCs, I-601-As, N-400 interview, Customer Identity Verification (CIV), I-130s in proceedings, motion to terminate, and DACA. AILA Doc. No. 13051340.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051340.
  • 5/13/2013 Carolinas Chapter – USCIS Charlotte Liaison Minutes (5/3/2013) (.pdf 796 KB) Meeting minutes from the 5/3/13 AILA Carolinas Chapter meeting with the USCIS Charlotte field office. Topics include processing times, emergency I-131s, I-485s, case inquiries, DACA, and Customer Identity Verification (CIV). AILA Doc. No. 13051360.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051360.
  • 5/10/2013 USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on Sunday May 12 (.pdf 581 KB) USCIS public statement announcing that several online customer service tools will not be available on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10am-2pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13051049.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051049.
  • 5/10/2013 Visa Bulletin for June 2013 (.pdf 599 KB) DOS Visa Bulletin for June 2013. Employment-based second preference cut-off date for India is 09/01/04. AILA Doc. No. 13051048.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051048.
  • 5/10/2013 Your AILA8 for May 10, 2013
    AILA8 is your daily e-newsletter that allows you to read the top 8 immigration news items of the day in 8 minutes or less. AILA Doc. No. 13051047.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051047.
  • 5/10/2013 Daily Immigration News Clips – May 10, 2013
    Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 10, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051046.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051046.
  • 5/10/2013 AILA Quicktake: Current Status of Senate Immigration Bill 5/10/13
    Greg Chen, AILA Director of Advocacy, discusses the Senate Judiciary Committee’s inaugural markup of the “Gang of Eight” immigration reform bill and looks ahead to the next markup session, likely to focus on Title 2, the section concerned with legalization in the bill. AILA Doc. No. 13051045.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051045.
  • 5/10/2013 USCIS to Expand Entrepreneurs in Residence Initiative (.pdf 615 KB) USCIS press release highlighting the key successes of the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative and further announcing plans to use the EIR model to bolster agency expertise in the areas of performing arts, health care, and information technology. AILA Doc. No. 13051044.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051044.
  • 5/10/2013 Readout of DHS Secretary Napolitano's Visit to New York (.pdf 615 KB) DHS press release on Secretary Janet Napolitano’s 5/9/13 visit to New York where she discussed the need for critical changes to the legal immigration in order to help business grow our economy by providing the skilled workers this country needs. AILA Doc. No. 13051043.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051043.
  • 5/10/2013 TRAC Report on Texas District Leading in Immigration Prosecutions
    Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) May 2013 report showing that during the first six months of FY2013, the Southern District of Texas (Houston) currently leads the nation with 17,022 immigration prosecutions. AILA Doc. No. 13051042.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051042.
  • 5/10/2013 CBP Urges Travelers to Prepare for Upcoming Holiday Traffic (.pdf 608 KB) CBP press release remind the traveling public to have proper travel documents, and plan for a possible increase in traffic over the Victoria Day (May 17-20) and Memorial Day (May 24-27) weekends. AILA Doc. No. 13051041.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051041.
  • 5/10/2013 DOL News Brief Newsletter for May 9, 2013 (.pdf 672 KB) DOL News Brief newsletter from 5/9/13 highlighting news stories and developments from the Department of Labor on issues including settlements on cases involving workers and more. AILA Doc. No. 13051040.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051040.