The OFLC has created a web page from which users can access performance data including Annual Reports, Selected Statistics by Program, and Disclosure Data.
To view this page, click here.
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has posted updated program factsheets containing the FY 2012 selected statistics for the:
USCIS interim policy memo for comment on amending the Adjudicator's Field Manual to provide further guidance on whether an “adoption” is valid for immigration purposes.
USCIS blog post on self-assessment guides for E-Verify and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) customers to support compliant use of USCIS verification programs to make it easier for employers and benefit-granting agencies to monitor use of E-Verify & SAVE.
US Department of Labor reaches agreement resulting in more than $2.3 million in back wages to temporary foreign agricultural workers
Agreement provides record back wage amount for H-2A program, plus $500,000 penalty
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Yerington, Nev.-based onion grower Peri & Sons has agreed to pay a record total of $2,338,700 in back wages to 1,365 workers, along with a civil money penalty of $500,000, for violations under the H-2A program.
Most U.S. citizens acquire citizenship by being born in the U.S., or through a process called naturalization. However, there are certain people born abroad who can acquire citizenship automatically.
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 grants automatic citizenship to the biological and adopted children of parents who are U.S. citizens.
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 generally benefits children who were born outside the United States, are under 18 years of age and have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen.
DOJ flyer for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices on “Best Practices for Job Postings” to educate employers and recruiters on avoiding discriminatory language in job postings and to ensure that job applicants are protected.
DOJ flyer for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices geared towards helping advocates identify whether employers misused E-Verify in a discriminatory manner.
Mexico City, June 29, 2012 – Following President Obama’s efforts to promote travel and tourism as important contributions to job creation and economic growth, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that beginning July 1, 2012, an expanded visa renewal program will allow many more Mexican citizens and residents to renew their nonimmigrant visas without a follow-on interview at the Embassy or a U.S. Consulate.
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
July 3, 2012