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  • 7/28/2010 AILA Applauds Arizona Decision
    AILA applauds the decision of Judge Susan R. Bolton of the U.S. District Court for Arizona enjoining the most damaging and dangerous provisions of Arizona's SB 1070, which were set to go into effect tomorrow. AILA Doc. No. 10072820.
  • 7/28/2010 Statement by DHS Deputy Press Secretary on Partial Injunction in SB 1070 Suit (.pdf 223 KB) DHS issued a press release stating that the Arizona district court’s decision to enjoin most of SB 1070 correctly affirms the federal government’s responsibilities in enforcing our nation's immigration laws. AILA Doc. No. 10072831.
  • 7/28/2010 AILA Comments on USCIS Proposed Fee Schedule Revisions (.pdf 689 KB) AILA's comment, prepared by Maxine Lee, Dagmar Butte, Kevin Miner, David Morris, Annaluisa Padilla, and Mark Shmueli in response to the proposed revisions to the USCIS fee schedule and changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor program. AILA Doc. No. 10072830.
  • 7/28/2010 AILA Liaison/CBP Meeting Report (3/25/2010) (.pdf 277 KB) AILA/CBP liaison report addresses transparency, security NAFTA, ESTA, NTA errors, WHTI, ports, H & L Visas, returning LPRs, TRIP, SENTRI, NEXUS, US-VISIT, TSA, training issues, Cuban parolees, fraud, G-28I, ARO, waivers, I-94s, and more. CBP has not yet approved this report. AILA Doc. No. 10072870.
  • 7/28/2010 U.S. District Court Grants Partial Injunction in AZ SB1070 Suit (Updated 7/28/10)
    Complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in suit by federal government in opposition to Arizona's immigration legislation. Related Resources include declarations filed in support of the challenge. AILA Doc. No. 10070661.
  • 7/28/2010 DOL Guidance on Consecutive Day Advertisements for Supervised Recruitment
    AILA Liaison has received DOL guidance for advertising when the employer is advised to place the ads in a newspaper that no longer runs ads for three consecutive days. AILA Doc. No. 10072869.
  • 7/28/2010 AILA Liaison/DOS Meeting Minutes (3/24/2010) (.pdf 383 KB) The AILA/DOS liaison minutes address I-824s, FAM, DS-160, Visas (L, H, K, B, U), ESTA, HIV ban, NIV waivers, visa annotations, medical conditions, SAOs, NVC, posts, waiver review, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10072868.
  • 7/28/2010 DOJ OIL June 2010 Litigation Bulletin (.pdf 570 KB) DOJ Office of Immigration Litigation released its June 2010 Bulletin, which includes an article analyzing the declining percentage of published asylum-related government wins in the Eleventh Circuit, litigation highlights, and summaries of federal court decisions. AILA Doc. No. 10072867.
  • 7/28/2010 Second Jurisdiction in Nevada Joins Secure Communities (.pdf 229 KB) ICE announced the participation of Clark County, Nevada in the Secure Communities program. The program was activated in Washoe County, Nevada earlier in July 2010. AILA Doc. No. 10072866.
  • 7/28/2010 The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol Beat – July 27 2010
    The 232nd issue of the AILA Advocacy Department’s proactive advocacy briefing. In this issue, read a new IPC report titled “Enforcing Arizona's SB 1070: A State of Confusion.” Also, watch AILA’s Solutions Video and share it with friends, clients, and family. AILA Doc. No. 10072865.
  • 7/28/2010 First Counties in Montana Join Secure Communities (.pdf 232 KB) ICE announced the participation of Lewis and Clark and Missoula counties in Montana in the Secure Communities program. According to ICE, Secure Communities will be implemented in all counties throughout the state. AILA Doc. No. 10072864.
  • 7/28/2010 ICE Announces Third Arrest in Alleged Conspiracy to Traffic Haitian Nationals (.pdf 229 KB) ICE announced the arrest of a third individual indicted for conspiracy to commit human trafficking offenses involving Haitian nationals. The indictment includes charges that the defendants engaged in visa fraud by making false statements in documents filed for H-2A visas. AILA Doc. No. 10072863.
  • 7/28/2010 Sign-on Letter Expressing Concern with ICE Response to Utah “Blacklist” (.pdf 251 KB) AILA joined a group of national and local immigrants’ rights, civil rights, and religious organizations in expressing serious concerns with the ICE response to the creation and dissemination of the list of purported undocumented Hispanic residents of Utah. AILA Doc. No. 10072862.
  • 7/28/2010 AILA/ICE Liaison Meeting Minutes (3/25/10) (.pdf 242 KB) Minutes from the AILA/ICE Liaison Committee meeting on 3/25/10, address: reporting requirements, right to counsel, alternatives to detention, medical treatment, detention facilities, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10072861.
  • 7/28/2010 CA1 Finds BIA Erred in Mailing Briefing Schedule to Incomplete Address (.pdf 265 KB) CA1 remanded, finding BIA abused its discretion by issuing an inadequately reasoned decision on whether petitioner was entitled to have her appeal reopened due to inadequate notice of the briefing schedule (Aponte v. Holder, 06/18/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072860.
  • 7/28/2010 Is Your J-1 Client Subject to INA Section 212(e) Seminar Recording
    This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase; choose from immediate download or CD. This seminar provided an overview of the two-year home residence requirement for certain J-1 exchange visitors under INA §212(e). AILA Doc. No. 10051369.
  • 7/27/2010 ICE Memorandum on Orders of Supervision (.pdf 50 KB) A 11/12/2004 memorandum from Victor X. Cerda, Acting Director, ICE Detention and Removal Operations, standardizes the reporting requirements for individuals released under an order of supervision or released on recognizance.
  • 7/27/2010 INS Memo on Strikes and Work Stoppages and Their Effect on H Petitions and Applications (.pdf 82 KB) A 6/18/91 INS Memo from Eastern Service Center Director Gilbert C. Tabor that explains regulations relating to the effects of strikes and work stoppages on H petitions. Courtesy of Frances Taylor via FOIA request. AILA Doc. No. 10072767.
  • 7/27/2010 Government Launches New Federal Register 2.0 Website (.pdf 63 KB) GPO and OFR launched Federal Register 2.0, a user-friendly online version of the Federal Register. The site features a layout that organizes content by topics similar to a newspaper Web site. AILA Doc. No. 10072766.
  • 7/27/2010 USCIS News Release, Fact Sheet and Q&As on Policy Review (Updated 7/27/10) (.pdf 63 KB) A USCIS news release, fact sheet, and Q&As on the agency-wide Policy Review including the first 10 issue areas for review, public survey results and how the Policy Review will change USCIS policy. AILA Doc. No. 10072663.
  • 7/27/2010 DHS to Streamline Passenger Pre-Screening Process (.pdf 52 KB) DHS announced the launch of a streamlined system for pre-screening passengers entering and exiting the U.S. via general aviation aircraft. The system allows pilots and operators to submit a single manifest to CBP's Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS). AILA Doc. No. 10072762.
  • 7/27/2010 USCIS Policy Review Survey Summary Graphs and Tables (.pdf 53 KB) USCIS graphs and tables summarizing responses to an external stakeholder survey conducted to identify USCIS priorities for the Policy Review. AILA Doc. No. 10072765.
  • 7/27/2010 USCIS Policy Review Survey Results Report (.pdf 4194 KB) A USCIS report summarizing the results of external stakeholder survey data collected identify USCIS priorities for the Policy Review. AILA Doc. No. 10072764.
  • 7/27/2010 New Developments in EB-5s (.pdf 105 KB) Ron Klasko, Chair of AILA’s EB-5 Committee, presents developments/clarifications in EB-5 processing taken from EB-5 stakeholders meetings and memoranda from June 2009 through June 2010. Topics include condition removal, Regional Centers, new commercial enterprise, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10072763.
  • 7/27/2010 AILA PERM CLE Conference
    Friday, October 22, 2010
    New Orleans Marriott
    New Orleans, LA
  • 7/27/2010 USCIS Expands Payment Options at All Domestic Offices (.pdf 77 KB) Effective 10/1/10, USCIS domestic offices and U.S. territories will no longer accept cash payment. As an alternative to cash, customers may pay using checks (including personal checks), money orders, and credit cards. Guidance on how to pay follows the press release. AILA Doc. No. 10072760.
  • 7/26/2010 ICE Deputizes 26 State and Local Officers under 287(g) (.pdf 39 KB) ICE announced that the agency deputized 26 state and local law enforcement officers from eight states following completion of a four-week training program by officials with the ICE 287(g) program. States represented included AZ, CO, FL, NC, RI, SC, TX, and VA. AILA Doc. No. 10072668.
  • 7/26/2010 USCIS Invitation to Webinar on Preview of New USCIS.gov Features (.pdf 57 KB) USCIS invites stakeholders to a 7/30/10 webinar to preview new features on USCIS.gov including tailored case status information for My Case Status, a new online inquiry tool, and new features for Spanish-speaking customers available at USCIS.gov/espanol. AILA Doc. No. 10072667.
  • 7/26/2010 ICE Updates List of SEVP Approved Schools (Updated 7/26/10)
    On 07/22/10, ICE updated its list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program approved schools. AILA Doc. No. 08100963.
  • 7/26/2010 Colombian Nationals Extradited to the U.S. on Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges (.pdf 27 KB) DOJ announced that three Colombian nationals have been extradited from Colombia to the U.S. on charges in connection with their alleged roles in a visa fraud scheme through which they fraudulently procured visas from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. AILA Doc. No. 10072665.
  • 7/26/2010 FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 7/26/10)
    USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/23/10, approximately 26,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,300 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. AILA Doc. No. 10042368.
  • 7/26/2010 USCIS 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Form N-644 Revision (Updated 7/26/10)
    On 7/15/10, USCIS published a 30-day notice extending use of Form N-644. However, USCIS should have published a 30-day notice on a revision to the Form N-644, not an extension. Comments are due 9/25/10. (75 FR 43535, 7/26/10). (75 FR 41216, 7/15/10). (75 FR 21013, 4/22/10). AILA Doc. No. 10042265.
  • 7/26/2010 AAO Holds Admission of Drug Use to Psychiatrist Insufficient for Inadmissibility Finding (.pdf 422 KB) In a 6/17/09 decision, AAO dismissed waiver application as moot, finding applicant’s admission of prior drug use to a psychiatrist insufficient for inadmissibility finding. AAO addresses Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. AILA Doc. No. 10072664.
  • 7/26/2010 HRW and ACLU Release Deportation by Default Report
    A report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union on “Deportation by Default: Mental Disability, Unfair Hearings and Indefinite Detention in the US Immigration System." The report includes input from the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center. AILA Doc. No. 10072662.
  • 7/26/2010 Call to All AILA Members: Questions Sought for Upcoming Liaison Meeting with DOS
    AILA's Department of State (DOS) Liaison Committee requests agenda items from all AILA members for an upcoming meeting with the DOS. AILA Doc. No. 10072661.
  • 7/26/2010 CA9 Finds §212(k) Refers to Invalid Visas (.pdf 55 KB) CA9 found petitioners eligible for §212(k) relief, concluding that their immigrant visas, which were derivative of their mother’s fraudulently-obtained LPR status, fell with the scope of §212(k). (Shin v. Holder, 06/11/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072660.
  • 7/23/2010 AILA’s Immigration This Week: July 22, 2010
    AILA’s Immigration This Week discusses updates from USCIS, DHS, EOIR, US Consulate in Beijing and litigation news, as well as the Tip of the Week. AILA Doc. No. 10072332.
  • 7/23/2010 ACLU Files Complaint against Nebraska City Challenging Discriminatory Law (.pdf 1527 KB) The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Fremont, Nebraska, challenging a law that requires prospective renters to provide the police department with citizenship or immigration status information prior to renting a home and requires employers to use E-Verify. AILA Doc. No. 10072367.
  • 7/23/2010 ICE Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) Brochure (.pdf 736 KB) ICE issued a brochure for the public on the Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS). The brochure includes answers to questions on how to use the search, the definition of the term “in custody,” individuals who are not included in the system, and using the information. AILA Doc. No. 10072366.
  • 7/23/2010 ICE Announces Launch of Online Detainee Locator System (.pdf 228 KB) ICE announced the launch of the Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS), a public, Internet-based tool designed to assist family members, attorneys and other interested parties in locating detainees in ICE custody. The ODLS website address is http://www.ice.gov/locator. AILA Doc. No. 10072330.
  • 7/23/2010 ICE Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) Website
    The ICE Online Detainee Locator System is a searchable online database to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody, or who was released from ICE custody for any reason within the last 60 days. The system cannot search for records of persons under the age of 18. AILA Doc. No. 10072331.
  • 7/23/2010 July 29: Evaluating Unlawful Presence and Eligibility for Waivers in the Absence of Regulations (Web Seminar)
    This panel will address bars to admissibility under INA §212(a)(9), how to count unlawful presence and the waiver process. Registration is open until 11:59pm, Wednesday, July 28. AILA Doc. No. 10051377.
  • 7/23/2010 Discovery in Removal Proceedings Seminar Recording
    This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase; choose from immediate download or CD. This seminar reviewed the statute, regulations, and Immigration Court Practice Manual for obtaining evidence held by government agencies, courts and private individuals. AILA Doc. No. 10051376.
  • 7/23/2010 SEVIS by the Numbers Quarterly Review (.pdf 353 KB) The ICE SEVP Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) quarterly review represents a sample of information collected from SEVIS data. On 6/30/10, SEVIS contained records for 1,084,122 active nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors, and their dependents. AILA Doc. No. 10072365.
  • 7/23/2010 Questions Sought for Upcoming NSC Teleconference on “Refugee/Asylee” Product Line
    The Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee requests questions for the August 26, 2010, teleconference for the Refugee/Asylee Product Line. AILA Doc. No. 10072364.
  • 7/23/2010 CSC Provides Call-In For The 7/28/10 External Stakeholder Meeting
    The CSC has informed AILA that stakeholders who are unable to physically attend the External Stakeholders Meeting may also be able to attend via teleconference. AILA Doc. No. 10072363.
  • 7/23/2010 DHS Blue Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release and Fact Sheet (.pdf 52 KB) DHS launched the “Blue Campaign,” an initiative to combat human trafficking through public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov/humantrafficking. A fact sheet follows this press release. AILA Doc. No. 10072362.
  • 7/23/2010 CA9 Holds BIA Erred in Finding Application Abandoned for Failure to Timely Submit Subsequent Documentation (.pdf 22 KB) CA9 held that BIA misinterpreted 8 C.F.R. § 1003.31(c) and erred in holding petitioner’s failure to timely submit subsequent documentation allowed IJ to deem his entire timely filed, statutorily authorized application abandoned. (Casares-Castellon v. Holder, 5/4/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072361.
  • 7/23/2010 CA9 Finds Unborn Child Not a Qualifying Relative under Hardship Provision (.pdf 21 KB) CA9 upheld BIA decision that unborn child was not a qualifying relative for cancellation of removal purposes, finding that unborn child did not meet statutory definition of a “child” at time of IJ hearing. (Partap v. Holder, 5/4/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072360.
  • 7/22/2010 CA9 Finds IJ Denied Due Process by Limiting Testimony and Denying Continuance (.pdf 37 KB) CA9 remanded, finding IJ denied petitioner a full and fair hearing by precluding her from testifying to matters in the psychological evaluation of her child and denying continuance less than one month after counsel’s initial appearance. (Rendon v. Holder, 05/03/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072269.
  • 7/22/2010 CA9 Finds Petitioners Who Received Fraudulent Green Cards in Conspiracy by Former INS Officer Removable (.pdf 29 KB) CA9 denied petition in part, holding that government proved removability of petitioners, who belonged to a group of persons who received fraudulent green cards through the criminal conspiracy of a convicted former INS officer. (Kim v. Holder, 05/03/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072267.
  • 7/22/2010 CA8 Clarifies Holding in Tamenut Regarding Judicial Review of Sua Sponte Motions (.pdf 57 KB) CA8 clarified that it is precluded from reviewing sua sponte motions, not because of a lack of jurisdiction, but rather because the court has no meaningful standard against which to judge the agency's unfettered exercise of discretion. (Ochoa v. Holder, 5/5/10).
  • 7/22/2010 CA8 Grants Rehearing to Review Continuance Denial Following Kucana Decision (.pdf 27 KB) CA8 granted petition for panel rehearing and vacated part of its prior opinion, finding that it now has jurisdiction to consider petitioner’s challenge to denial of his motion for continuance under Kucana v. Holder. (Hernandez v. Holder, 06/04/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072265.
  • 7/22/2010 CA8 Applies Hassan Case Precedent in Denial of FGM Asylum Case (.pdf 28 KB) CA8 held that, in light of adverse credibility findings and lack of corroborating evidence to establish identity, petitioner could not satisfy burden of proof to show FGM occurred "on account of her membership" in a protected category. (Fesehaye v. Holder, 06/04/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072264.
  • 7/22/2010 AILA Leadership Blog: An Amnesty? Is that Legal?
    How could there be an “Amnesty?” AILA Past President and guest blogger Chuck Kuck answers this question.
  • 7/22/2010 Five Arkansas Residents Sentenced for Harboring (.pdf 35 KB) ICE announced that five Arkansas residents were sentenced for conspiring to harbor, transport and employ undocumented immigrants, following an investigation by ICE, Homeland Security Investigations agents. AILA Doc. No. 10072263.
  • 7/22/2010 DHS Final Rule on Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
    DHS issued a final rule to provide that employers and recruiters or referrers for a fee who are required to complete and retain the Form I-9, may sign this form electronically and retain this form in an electronic format. (75 FR 42575, 07/22/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072171.
  • 7/22/2010 DHS Finalizes Rule on Form I-9 Electronic Signature and Storage (.pdf 32 KB) DHS finalized a regulation that allows employers to electronically sign and store I-9 forms, which are used by ICE to verify employment eligibility. Previously, employers were required to store the paper forms for later inspection by DHS and ICE. AILA Doc. No. 10072261.
  • 7/22/2010 When You Go to Heaven, Will Your Practice Go to Hell? (.pdf 29 KB) What happens to a solo lawyer’s practice when he or she suddenly dies or is incapacitated? What are the financial and ethical implications? More importantly, what are some solutions? Every lawyer should read this article. AILA Doc. No. 10072260.
  • 7/21/2010 International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010 Passed by House of Representatives
    The House of Representatives passed, by voice vote, the International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to adopted alien children. AILA Doc. No. 10072230.
  • 7/21/2010 AAO Finds Coauthored Scientific Articles Evidence for EB-1A I-140 Petition (.pdf 4308 KB) On 1/4/10, AAO sustained appeal and approved an EB-1A I-140 petition, finding no basis to conclude that USCIS should not assign weight to collaborative scientific research and that the TSC Director failed to consider petitioner’s coauthored articles. Courtesy of Z. Zac Liu. AILA Doc. No. 10072173.
  • 7/21/2010 The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol Beat – July 20 2010
    The 231st issue of the AILA Advocacy Department’s proactive advocacy briefing. In this issue, find out what’s happening on the Hill and across the country by reading the Director’s Corner. Also, watch AILA’s Solutions Video and share it with friends, clients, and family. AILA Doc. No. 10072172.
  • 7/21/2010 NLADA Seeks Nominations In the Area of Immigration Pro Bono Work
    The National Legal Aid and Defender Association issued a call for nominations for the 2010 Beacon of Justice Award. This year, the award year honors law firms who have made a significant pro bono impact in the area of immigration. AILA Doc. No. 10072160.
  • 7/21/2010 DOJ OSC Issues TPS Work Authorization Updates (.pdf 245 KB) DOJ Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices issued updates on developments regarding work authorization for TPS recipients, including the automatic extension of EADs for Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Salvadoran TPS recipients. AILA Doc. No. 10072170.
  • 7/21/2010 NIV Appointment Availability Link on U.S. Consulate Beijing Website
    U.S. Embassy Beijing currently allows visa applicants to "forum shop" around China's consular districts. The Embassy has posted estimates of the next available tourist and student visa interview appointment dates at various offices throughout China. AILA Doc. No. 10072169.
  • 7/21/2010 CRS Report on Mexico-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress (.pdf 720 KB) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) issued a report on Mexico-U.S. relations, including border security cooperation with Mexico, human rights issues, migration trends, reaction to AZ law SB 1070, and legislation in the 111th Congress. AILA Doc. No. 10072168.
  • 7/21/2010 AILA/AIC FOIA Litigation Seeks Release of Documents Concerning H-1B Review Process
    On 7/20/10, the American Immigration Council’s Legal Action Center, on behalf of AILA, filed a lawsuit against DHS and USCIS, seeking release of documents concerning H-1B adjudications under the Freedom of Information Act and the Administrative Procedures Act. AILA Doc. No. 10072167.
  • 7/21/2010 AILA 2010 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes (.pdf 219 KB) Minutes from the July 1, 2010 AILA Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD. AILA Doc. No. 10072151.
  • 7/21/2010 AILA Board of Governors – Minutes from the July 1, 2010 Meeting (.pdf 237 KB) Minutes from the June 9, 2009 AILA Board of Governors Meeting. AILA Doc. No. 10072150.
  • 7/21/2010 2010 Annual Conference Session Recordings – Including Popular RFE Panels and Federal Court Mini-Track – Now Available
    It was another successful AILA Annual Conference! Attendees have great things to say, including rave reviews for the RFE sessions and the federal court mini-track, to name just two. Purchase recordings in audio CD, audio MP3 on CD, or downloadable MP3 format. AILA Doc. No. 10072166.
  • 7/21/2010 GAO Report on U.S. Northern Border Delays (.pdf 2062 KB) GAO found that CBP lacks the data needed to assess the FAST Program at northern border ports. GAO also reported that CBP officers were not receiving the required number of weeks of on-the job training at 5 of the 6 ports of entry visited. AILA Doc. No. 10072164.
  • 7/21/2010 Warren County Becomes First Jurisdiction in Mississippi to Use Secure Communities (.pdf 232 KB) ICE announced the expansion of the Secure Communities program to Warren County, MS, the first jurisdiction in Mississippi to use the program. ICE is now using biometric information sharing capability in 467 jurisdictions in 26 states. AILA Doc. No. 10072163.
  • 7/21/2010 Frequent Traveler Programs Seminar Recording
    This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase; choose from immediate download or CD. This seminar explored the array of travelers programs available in order to expedite U.S. entry and exit, and examined the most efficient programs available. AILA Doc. No. 10051375.
  • 7/21/2010 Hamilton County, Ohio Joins Secure Communities Program (.pdf 231 KB) With the expansion of Secure Communities to Hamilton County, OH, ICE is now using the program in five Ohio jurisdictions, including Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin and Montgomery counties. AILA Doc. No. 10072162.
  • 7/21/2010 DHS Announces Advanced Imaging Technology Deployments at 28 Airports (.pdf 225 KB) DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the deployment of advanced imaging technology (AIT) to 28 additional airports nationwide. AIT screening is optional to all passengers. Those who opt out may request alternative screening, which includes a physical pat-down. AILA Doc. No. 10072161.
  • 7/20/2010 NYC Bar Association Report on the Constitutionality of Arizona Immigration Law S.B. 1070 (.pdf 471 KB) Report from the New York City Bar Association that examines the Arizona Revised Statutes known as “SB 1070 Anti-Immigration Act,” as amended by HB 2162. AILA Doc. No. 10072032.
  • 7/20/2010 DOJ OIL May 2010 Litigation Bulletin (.pdf 510 KB) DOJ Office of Immigration Litigation released its May 2010 Bulletin, which covers topics including a review of AG’s discretionary waiver decisions, review of AG’s discretionary waiver decisions and the Adverse Credibility Project update. AILA Doc. No. 10072030.
  • 7/20/2010 AIC and AILA File Lawsuit against DHS and USCIS for Transparency on H-1B Visa Program (.pdf 32 KB) The American Immigration Council's Legal Action Center filed a lawsuit against DHS and USCIS on behalf of AILA seeking the public release of records concerning agency policies and procedures for the "H-1B" visa program. AILA Doc. No. 10072068.
  • 7/20/2010 Notes from the 2010 Annual Conference USDOL Open Forum (.pdf 82 KB) AILA’s DOL Liaison Committee provides notes from the DOL Open Forum held during the 2010 AILA Annual Conference. Topics include updates on PERM, LCAs, Prevailing Wage Determinations, and H-2As. AILA Doc. No. 10072067.
  • 7/20/2010 BIA Finds Virginia Assault and Battery Is Not Categorically a Crime of Domestic Violence (.pdf 27 KB) BIA remanded, holding that a misdemeanor offense of assault and battery of a family member in violation of the VA Code Annotated is not categorically a crime of domestic violence within the meaning of INA § 237(a)(2)(E). Matter of Velasquez, 25 I&N Dec. 278 (BIA 2010). AILA Doc. No. 10072066.
  • 7/20/2010 Chicago Chapter- USCIS Chicago District Office Questions For July 15, 2010 Meeting (.pdf 22 KB) Chicago Chapter- USCIS Chicago District Office Questions For July 15, 2010 Meeting. AILA Doc. No. 10072051.
  • 7/20/2010 Launch! Lessons Learned by Lawyer Entrepreneurs (.pdf 67 KB) A collaborative article by four experienced AILA members who share their collective insight about starting, building and managing a successful immigration law practice. Originally published in the 2009-10 INL. AILA Doc. No. 10072065.
  • 7/20/2010 CBP Comment Request on Passenger and Crew Manifest
    CBP issued a request for comments on the information collection for the Passenger and Crew Manifest (Advance Passenger Information System-APIS). Comments are due 09/28/10. (75 FR 42115, 07/20/10). AILA Doc. No. 10072063.
  • 7/20/2010 ICE Detainee Passes Away at Orleans Parish Prison (.pdf 31 KB) ICE reported that a 28-year-old El Salvadoran national being held in ICE custody was pronounced dead on 7/18/10 at Orleans Parish Prison after an apparent suicide. DHS' Office of the Inspector General is conducting a review of the circumstances surrounding his death. AILA Doc. No. 10072062.
  • 7/20/2010 USCIS Memo on Clarifying Guidance on “O” Petition Validity Period, Revisions to AFM (.pdf 59 KB) USCIS memo providing guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129 filed on behalf of O nonimmigrants, with regard to determining the appropriate validity period of an approvable petition when a gap exists between two or more events reflected in the itinerary. AILA Doc. No. 10072061.
  • 7/20/2010 Physical Therapy Board Suspends Exams for Graduates of Certain Overseas Programs
    The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) announced the suspension of eligibility of graduates of physical therapy programs in certain countries to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). AILA Doc. No. 10072031.
  • 7/19/2010 USCIS Invitation to Listening Session on Lockbox Processing (.pdf 265 KB) USCIS invites stakeholders to an 8/24/10 listening session on processing at USCIS Lockbox facilities. Please note that USCIS will not be able to address case-specific inquiries through this session. This invitation includes registration information. AILA Doc. No. 10071938.
  • 7/19/2010 EOIR Announces Attorney Discipline Program Initiatives Including EOIR-44 in Spanish (.pdf 226 KB) EOIR announced Attorney Discipline Program initiatives including implementing new professional conduct rules and creating a Deputy Disciplinary Counsel position. Most recently, EOIR developed a Spanish-language version of the Immigration Practitioner Complaint Form, EOIR-44. AILA Doc. No. 10071937.
  • 7/19/2010 Obama Administration Announces National Guard Deployment to the Southwest Border (.pdf 227 KB) DHS and DOD announced that National Guard deployments to the Southwest border will begin on 8/1/10 as part of the administration’s efforts to combat the transnational criminal organizations that smuggle weapons, cash and people across the Southwest border. AILA Doc. No. 10071936.
  • 7/19/2010 FY 2010 H-2B Cap Count (Updated 7/19/10)
    As of 7/16/10, USCIS receipted 30,154 H-2B petitions, including approved and pending, toward the 47,000 beneficiaries target for the 2nd half of FY 2010. Beneficiaries target is the estimated number of petitions needed to reach the cap and is higher than the actual cap. AILA Doc. No. 10042330.
  • 7/19/2010 AILA Leadership Blog: This is the Part of Illegal That I Don't Understand
    “What part of illegal don’t you understand?” AILA Executive Director Crystal Williams answers the question. AILA Doc. No. 10071935.
  • 7/19/2010 Complimentary CLE Program Invitation: Immigration Reform - Court Reform and Beyond (.pdf 262 KB) The ABA Commission on Immigration is sponsoring a complimentary 08/06/10 CLE program entitled: "Immigration Reform: Court Reform and Beyond" in Washington, DC. AILA is a co-sponsor of this event. This invitation includes registration information. AILA Doc. No. 10071934.
  • 7/19/2010 DREAM Act Advocacy: Submit Your Stories!
    AILA is collecting the stories of young people who would qualify for relief if the DREAM Act were to be enacted into law. Telling the stories of DREAM Act students will help build support for this bi-partisan bill, so send us DREAM stories today! AILA Doc. No. 10071933.
  • 7/19/2010 USCIS Reminds Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Follow Late Re-Registration for TPS Guidance (.pdf 224 KB) This USCIS update reminds Hondurans and Nicaraguans, who are eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) but who have not filed for re-registration, to follow the late re-registration guidance. AILA Doc. No. 10071931.
  • 7/19/2010 USCIS Publishes First-Ever Proposed Fee Waiver Form: Update and Fact Sheet (.pdf 243 KB) This update and fact sheet discuss the USCIS first-ever proposed standardized fee waiver form (Form I-912, Request for Individual Fee Waiver) for financially disadvantaged individuals seeking immigration benefits. Comments on the proposed form are due 9/13/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071930.
  • 7/19/2010 Court Orders Arizona to Pay Attorney's Fees in Action Involving Sheriff Arpaio's Deputy (.pdf 310 KB) This 10/30/09 AZ court order awards attorney’s fees to defendants in State v. Theilen, who were arrested and removed by a Deputy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio for clapping during a Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting. The order calls this “an extreme case.” AILA Doc. No. 10071939.
  • 7/16/2010 USCIS Message to Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) Dependent Children
    The USCIS Office of Public Engagement issued information on an update to USCIS website section related to the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent children including adjustment of status applications and requests for advance parole. AILA Doc. No. 10071675.
  • 7/16/2010 National Benefits Center Processing Time Report (07/15/10) (.pdf 55 KB) NBC Processing Time Report released 07/15/10 with processing dates as of 05/31/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071673.
  • 7/16/2010 Vermont Service Center Processing Time Report (07/15/10) (.pdf 324 KB) VSC Processing Time Report released 07/15/10 with processing dates as of 05/31/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071672.
  • 7/16/2010 Texas Service Center Processing Time Report (07/15/10) (.pdf 199 KB) TSC Processing Time Report released 07/15/10 with processing dates as of 05/31/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071671.
  • 7/16/2010 Nebraska Service Center Processing Time Report (07/15/10) (.pdf 229 KB) NSC Processing Time Report released 07/15/10 with processing dates as of 05/31/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071670.
  • 7/16/2010 California Service Center Processing Time Report (07/15/10) (.pdf 225 KB) CSC Processing Time Report released 07/15/10 with processing dates as of 05/31/10. AILA Doc. No. 10071669.
  • 7/16/2010 DOL Statement on Confidential Information Disseminated about Workers’ Legal Status in Utah (.pdf 17 KB) This statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis addresses the dissemination of confidential information collected by state agencies about a worker's legal status in Utah. DOL will work to support the investigation launched by the state of Utah. AILA Doc. No. 10071668.
  • 7/16/2010 ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form I-333
    ICE issued a 30-day extension of the information collection on Form I-333, Obligor Change of Address. Written comments are due 9/16/10. (75 FR 41213, 07/15/10). (75 FR 24720, 5/5/10). AILA Doc. No. 10071667.
  • 7/16/2010 Secretary Napolitano Announces Grants for Southwest Border States (.pdf 31 KB) DHS Secretary announced more than $47 million in fiscal year 2010 Operation Stonegarden grants for the Southwest border states to support law enforcement personnel, overtime, and other related costs to increase operational readiness. AILA Doc. No. 10071665.
  • 7/16/2010 Registration Now Open for Fall CLE: U.S./Mexico Practice Issues; Advanced Business Practice; Law Practice Management
    Registration is now open for AILA's Fall Multi-track CLE: U.S./Mexico Practice Issues; Advanced Business Practice; Law Practice Management. This conference takes place September 23-25, 2010 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. AILA Doc. No. 10071666.
  • 7/16/2010 ICE 30-Day Extension of Comment Request on Form G-146
    ICE issued a 30-day extension of the information collection on Form G-146, Nonimmigrant Checkout Letter. Written comments are due 09/16/10. (75 FR 41214, 07/15/10). (75 FR 24721, 05/05/10). AILA Doc. No. 10071664.
  • 7/16/2010 Washoe County Becomes First in Nevada to Use Secure Communities (.pdf 39 KB) With the expansion of Secure Communities to Washoe County, NV, 448 jurisdictions in 25 states are using a biometric information sharing capability to identify aliens lawfully and unlawfully present in the U.S., who are booked into local law enforcement custody for a crime. AILA Doc. No. 10071663.
  • 7/16/2010 ICE Comment Request on Form I-246, Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal
    ICE issued a comment request on an information collection for Form I-246, Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal Written comments are due 09/13/10. (75 FR 41214, 07/15/10). AILA Doc. No. 10071662.
  • 7/16/2010 The New DOL H-2A Final Rule Seminar Recording
    This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase; choose from immediate download or CD. This seminar broke down the complex final rule published by the DOL, governing the labor certification process and enforcement mechanisms under the H-2A agricultural worker program. AILA Doc. No. 10051368.
  • 7/16/2010 USCIS Issues 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Revision of Form I-687 (Updated 7/16/10)
    USCIS issued a 30-day extension on an information collection on the revision of Form I-687, Application for Status as Temporary Resident under INA § 245A. Written comments are due 09/16/10. (75 FR 41215, 07/15/10). (75 FR 21340, 04/23/10). AILA Doc. No. 10042362.
  • 7/16/2010 USCIS Issues 30-Day Extension on Comment Request on Form I-821 Revision (Updated 7/16/10)
    USCIS issued an extension of the information collection on revision of Form I–821 Application for Temporary Protected Status. Written comments are due by 9/16/10. (75 FR 41215, 7/15/10). (75 FR 21014, 4/22/10). AILA Doc. No. 10042263.
  • 7/16/2010 Just Added! Seminars on ICE Home Raids and Workers Rights - at Significantly Reduced Rates
    AILA is pleased offer two seminars at a reduced registration rate in furtherance of the Association’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for attorneys who defend the rights of immigrants and to encourage pro bono representation. AILA Doc. No. 10071661.
  • 7/16/2010 AILA’s Immigration This Week: July 15, 2010
    AILA’s Immigration This Week discusses updates from USCIS, DHS, ICE, DOS, and litigation news,as well as information on the EB-5 conference and litigation institute and the Tip of the Week. AILA Doc. No. 10071660.
  • 7/15/2010 AILA Leadership Blog: In the Eye of the Perfect Storm
    AILA President David Leopold reports on his experience in Kansas City with the Kansas/Missouri Chapter to make sure that the Kobach-Arpaio message of fear and xenophobia was met with the truth. Read more about his trip in this AILA Leadership Blog post. AILA Doc. No. 10071531.
  • 7/15/2010 USCIS News Release & Q&As on 10,000 U Visas Approved in FY 2010 (.pdf 244 KB) This USCIS news release and list of answers to questions on U Visas addresses the approval of 10,000 U visas in FY 2010, new petitions, conditional approval, removal proceedings and final orders of removal, issuance of U Visas for FY 2011 and the annual cap. AILA Doc. No. 10071530.
  • 7/15/2010 Executive Committee
    David W. Leopold took the reins of the AILA Presidency on July 1st. Meet David and the rest of the National Officers for 2010-2011.
  • 7/15/2010 CA11 Remands Sexual Assault and Orientation Asylum Case (.pdf 286 KB) CA11 remanded asylum case, finding that BIA did not explain whether the sexual assault that respondent described rose to the level of persecution and instead relied on an alleged finding that the IJ, in fact, never made. (Ayala v. U.S. Attorney General, 05/07/10). AILA Doc. No. 10071565.
  • 7/15/2010 USCIS Q&As for Members of the Military (.pdf 53 KB) This list of answers to frequently asked questions received by the USCIS military assistance team includes information on adjustment of status, submitting biometrics, expedite requests, and case status inquiries. AILA Doc. No. 10071567.
  • 7/15/2010 CA11 on Status Investigation Pursuant to I-130 Petition AER (.pdf 144 KB) CA11 found that immigration authorities, with the information provided by respondent’s wife through an Additional Evidence Request (AER) to a I-130 petition, acted with reasonable diligence in investigating respondent’s status. (United States v. Garcia, 5/21/10). AILA Doc. No. 10071566.
  • 7/15/2010 2010 Annual Membership Meeting
    Highlights from AILA's 2010 Annual Membership Meeting on July 1, 2010 in National Harbor, MD. AILA Doc. No. 10071564.
  • 7/15/2010 Central Florida Chapter – How to Request Assistance from Tampa Field Office (06/03/10) (.pdf 34 KB) AILA Central Florida Chapter does not provide individual case liaison assistance for cases pending at the Tampa Field Office, but it can give you some instructions for making an inquiry with the Tampa Field Office. AILA Doc. No. 10071552.
  • 7/15/2010 Central Florida Chapter – EOIR Multiagency Meeting Liaison Minutes (01/21/10) (.pdf 13 KB) The following are general rules for participating in AILA Liaison Meetings with the Tampa Field office. Please keep in mind that failure to adhere to these rules could affect not just your practice but the practice of every attorney that works with the Tampa Field Office. AILA Doc. No. 10071551.
  • 7/15/2010 Central Florida Chapter – Tampa USCIS Liaison Meeting Minutes (7/3/2010) (.pdf 238 KB) Central Florida Chapter minutes from USCIS meeting on 7/3/2010. Questions on the Tampa Field Office staffing and general procedures; Naturalization, Adjustment of Status, Processing times, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10071550.
  • 7/15/2010 Oct. 5: Workers’ Rights in the Employment Verification and Audit Process (Web Seminar)
    This seminar is being offered at a significantly reduced rate in furtherance of AILA’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for attorneys who defend the rights of immigrant workers and to encourage pro bono representation. AILA Doc. No. 10071563.
  • 7/15/2010 Aug. 31: Constitutional Anatomy of an ICE Home Raid, Arrest, Detention and Removal (Web Seminar)
    This seminar is being offered at a significantly reduced rate in furtherance of AILA’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for attorneys who defend the rights of immigrants in ICE enforcement actions and to encourage pro bono representation. AILA Doc. No. 10071562.
  • 7/15/2010 What’s the Date of Hire for E-Verify? (.pdf 71 KB) USCIS provides information on determining the date of hire for purposes of E-Verify, specifically, on the “three day rule” as it applies to E-Verify. AILA Doc. No. 10071560.