LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
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JULY 1999
INS published a notice in the July 30, 1999 Federal Register announcing that conditions in Liberia no longer justify continuation of temporary protected status, effective September 28, 1999.
U.S. INS published a notice in the July 29, 1999 Federal Register that it had submitted Form G-963 (Joint Employment Verification Pilot) to OMB for review.
Following is a brief update on current interpretations of the recent INS policy change with regard to mandatory detention by immigration judges in Oakdale, Louisiana. Courtesy Melanie Nezer of Immigrant and Refugee Services Affiliates.
EOIR published a notice in the July 26, 1999 Federal Register that motions to reopen NACARA cases must be filed within 150 days of June 21 (November 18).
USIA published a final rule in the July 26, 1999 Federal Register that its fee for processing 212(e)-- foreign residency requirement--requests remains $136.
INS published a notice in the July 22, 1999 Federal Register correcting errors in its July 12 proposed rule on the early release of certain criminal aliens in state custody.
INS published a notice in the July 22, 1999 Federal Register announcing a new mailing address for the Arlington, Virginia INS Asylum Office.
Memorandum on Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, Form I-824, when it relates to visa petition or application for permanent residence.
Field memorandum on genocide grounds for inadmissibility under
Summary and analysis of July 12 INS policy change.
Letter from Seattle District Director Richard Smith to Janet Holste Cheetham, Liaison Chairperson, on Seattle District policy regarding Application for Permission to Reapply.
Letter to Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates on 22 CFR 514.27(e)(3) extensions for alien physicians sitting for specialty/subspecialty certification examinations.
INS Guidance on procedures for FY99 Diversity visa cases who apply for adjustment of status under I-485, including 245(i) penalty sum.
State Department cable on immigrant visa numbers
U.S. Department of State cable clarifying regs on implementation of Iranian sanctions.
U.S. INS memo implementing the interim rule regarding the ability of H and L Adjustment of Status Applicants to travel without advance parole.
U.S. INS memorandum advising Regional Directors and Service Center Directors of the addition of sec. 212(a)(2)(G) to the INA by sec. 604 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA)
INS published a notice in the July 20, 1999 Federal Register that it had submitted Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/ Citizenship Document, to OMB for approval.
During a Florida Democratic Party dinner July 13, President Clinton remarked on the recent arrival of Cuban asylum seekers in Florida.
Guidance summarizing key information re nonimmigrant visa overstays under INA 222(g).
EOIR published a notice in the July 19, 1999 Federal Register that it had submitted Form EOIR-27, Notice of Appearance, to OMB for approval.
DOL published a notice in the July 19, 1999 Federal Register that it had submitted OMB-1205-0319, State Alien Labor Certification Activity Report, to OMB for approval.
2nd Circuit Decision, July 8, 1999, finds that failure to provide interpreters and an unconstitutional presumption of fraud based on national origin are subject to judicial review in the district courts.
Update from California Service Center regarding recapture of time spent outside the U.S. during validity of H-1B and L-1 Petitions: new requirements.
July 15, 1999 DOL update on LCA Automated System at Region IX, San Francisco.
2nd Circuit Decision, July 9, reverses BIA and grants asylum to victim of female genital mutilation.
Excerpts from the August 1999 Visa Bulletin - Immigrant Visa Numbers for August.
INS published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
Dept. of State published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
Dept. of State published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
Dept. of State published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
Dept. of State published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
Dept. of State published a notice in the 7-14-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for approval.
July 12, 1999 - INS News Release on changes in the legal interpretation of the mandatory detention requirements of IIRAIRA. The change gives some aliens who completed their criminal sentences prior to the implementation of the mandatory detention requirements in October 1998 the right to be considered for release from
Relates to apprehension and removal of aliens under INA section 241. Establishes an admin. process whereby criminal aliens in state custody convicted of nonviolent offenses may be removed prior to completion of their sentence of imprisonment.
DOL update on LCA Automated System at Region IX, San Francisco.
U.S. INS published a notice in the 7-9-99 Federal Register that it had submitted this form to OMB for review.
The following is being circulated at the request of a group of advocates who have prepared the attached model comment on the interim rule for the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA).
Guidelines for requesting expeditious handling by NSC.
Filed 6-30-99, reverses the preliminary injunction because the class claims are barred by the statute of limitations, and in CSS' cross-appeal, affirms that the district court did not have jurisdiction over the claims of aliens who failed to tender a complete legalization application and fee.
Summary of Congressional activity impacting immigration and nationality law.
INS published a final rule in the 7-7-99 Federal Register which amends regs to clarify and standardize procedures for the application, issuance, and use of Form I-68, Canadian Border Boat Landing Card.
INS granted a 45 day extension on July 1 for those Hondurans and Nicaraguans who are already eligible to apply for TPS to submit their applications, given the difficulty that some applicants have faced in obtaining necessary documentation from their home countries.
Notice in 7-6-99 Federal Register corrects typographical error in original regulation publication.
Notice in 7-6-99 Federal Register corrects typographical error in original notice that INS submitted Form I-352 (Immigration Bond) to OMB.
INS announced in the 7-6-99 Federal Register a new address for the Houston Asylum Office
Statement by INS Commissioner Doris Meissner, 7-1-99, concerning INS efforts to increase recruitment of Border Patrol agents.
Statement by INS Commissioner Doris Meissner, 7-1-99, concerning INS contacts with alleged murderer Resendez-Ramirez.
EOIR announced 6-24-99 the appointments by the Attorney General of a new Vice Chairman and a new Member of the Board of Immigration Appeals.
June 18, 1999 U.S. IINS memo provides guidance to U.S. INS field offices regarding the effect of a naturalization applicant's failure to register for Selective Service on the applicant's eligibility for naturalization.
June 29, 1999 U.S. INS memo establishes an interim procedure to address the problems associated with prematurely filed naturalization applications and naturalization applications filed by applicants seeking age and residence exemptions from the English and Civics requirements.
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