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CRS Report On Visa Waiver Program
Since the events of September 11, 2001, concerns have been raised about the ability of terrorists to enter the United States under the visa waiver program (VWP), because the VWP bypasses the first step by which foreign visitors are screened for admissibility to enter the United States.
Employment Authorization for Dependents of Foreign Officials
Update
WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule amending its regulations governing the employment authorization for dependents of foreign officials classified as A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, and G-4 nonimmigrants. This rule, effective August 9, 2010, expands the list of dependents eligible for employment authorization to include any individual who falls within a category of aliens designated by the Department of State (DOS) as qualifying.
EOIR Announces More Secure Toll-Free Number
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the launch of a new, upgraded automated case information system, which is designed to assist respondents and their representatives and families in learning the current status of their proceedings.
For detail please check the attachment.
USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of El Salvador to Re-Register for TPS
Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds nationals of El Salvador (and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador), who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), to file their re-registration applications for TPS before the end of the re-registration period on Sept. 7, 2010.
SEVP New Mailing Address
Contact Inform:
The new mailing address of the SEVP office is:
Branch Name or Job Title, Student and Exchange Visitor Program, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th St. SW, Stop 5600,; Washington, DC 20536-5600
DOS Publishes Final Rule On Trainees And Interns
[Federal Register: August 11, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 154)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48555-48562]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 62
RIN 1400-AC15
[Public Notice: 7114]
Exchange Visitor Program--Trainees and Interns
USCIS Transitions Filing Locations to Lockbox Facilities
To provide a more efficient and effective initial processing of applications and fees, USCIS is transitioning the intake of additional forms from USCIS Service Centers to USCIS Lockbox facilities. Centralizing form and fee intake allows USCIS to utilize the Lockbox facilities technology to put your application into our system.
HHS Updates Poverty Guidelines
[Federal Register: August 3, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 148)] [Notices]
[Page 45628-45629]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr03au10-71]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Delayed Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines for the Remainder of 2010
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Notice.