New Edition of "The Consular Notification and Access Manual" Released
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Washington, DC
September 13, 2010
USCIS Fact Sheet on Relief for Haitian F-1 Students
DHS Offers Temporary Employment Authorization to Certain Haitian F-1 Students Affected By the January 12, 2010 Earthquake
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending certain requirements for employment authorization for Haitian F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Why is DHS taking this action?
Draft Request for Evidence (RFE) Template for Comment
On April 12, 2010, Director Mayorkas introduced the Request for Evidence (RFE) Project, an initiative that engages stakeholders in the review and revision of RFE templates used at the Service Centers to ensure they are:
Green Card for employees
Question details
If a company is willing to sponsor green cards for a number of valuable employees, currently working with temporary worker visas, does it reduce the chances of success? (like applying to 4 to 5 employees simultaneously)
Generally speaking, as long as the jobs are genuine and the employer has the ability to pay, the number is irrelevant.
Australian Musician to perform in US
Question details
An Australian Musician that is wanting to come to US for a few weeks to travel and play at approx 15-20 venues across the US. I am willing to sponsor him via my DJ entertainment service, and he will be paid for the shows. He is a professional musician in his country, has been for 15 yrs.
Which visa would be required in this case?
A "B" visa is appropriate if the artist will not be paid in USA, other than for travel and incidental expense.
CRS Report On Unauthorized Aliens’ Access To Federal Benefits: Policy And Issues
To find the details of CRS Report on unauthorised alien's access to federal benefits, please check the attachment.
USCIS Reminds Salvadorans to Follow Late Re-Registration for TPS Guidance
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds Salvadorans, who are eligible to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) but who have not filed their applications, to follow the late re-registration guidance.
USCIS may accept a late re-registration application if you have good cause for filing after the end of the re-registration period of your country. You must submit a letter that explains your reason for filing late with your re-registration application.
DOL Delegates U Visa Matters To Wage And Hour Division
Secretary of Labor delegated the authority to issue U nonimmigrant status certifications to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division.