CBP Debuts Global Entry Program at Seattle Airport - (09.02.09)
On 9/1/09 CBP and the Port of Seattle demonstrated Global Entry, a new clearance system for international air travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Global Entry applicants present their m...

DOS Seeks Input on New Process to Screen Potential Host Families for Exchange Visitor Program - (09.02.09)
DOS is seeking information on alternative and more specific means of screening potential families to host exchange visitors participating in the Secondary School Student category of the Exchange Visit...

USCIS Issues Extension of Information Collection for Form I-698 - (09.02.09)
On 9/2/09 USCIS issued a 30 day extension of the information collection for form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident. Comments are due 10/02/09.

Alejandro Mayorkas Sworn in as USCIS Director - (09.01.09)
WASHINGTON—Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in today as the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) during a ceremony at USCIS headquarters here. Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant ...

GAO Report: Border Patrol: Checkpoints Contribute to Border Patrol's Mission, but More Consistent Data Collection and Performance Measurement Could Improve Effectiveness - (09.01.09)
An August 2009 report by the GAO finds that CBP checkpoints have improved CBP’s ability to apprehend undocumented aliens but that lack of management oversight and unclear checkpoint data collection gu...

Perspectives on Immigration - (09.01.09)
Immigration Reform as Economic Stimulus by Walter A. Ewing, Ph.D. September 1, 2009 Washington D.C. - In IPC's latest Perspectives on Immigration, Senior Researcher Walter Ewing argues that even as th...

Medical Exam Form I-693 Acceptable Despite 08/31/09 Expiration Date - (08.31.09)
AILA Liaison has learned from USCIS that the I-693 Medical Exam form will be acceptable until a revised form is approved by OMB, despite the 08/31/09 expiration date.

Stand Alone Application Support Centers Change in Schedule - (08.31.09)
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) stand-alone sites will move to a Monday through Friday schedule beginning Nov. 2, 2009. St...

The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol Beat – August 25, 2009 - (08.31.09)
The 184th issue of the AILA Advocacy Department’s proactive advocacy briefing. In this issue, read a new fact sheet by the Immigration Policy Center titled “Including Legal Immigrants in Health Care R...

USCIS Issues Guidance for Surviving Spouses of U.S. Citizens - (08.31.09)
On 8/31/09 USCIS issued guidance on requesting deferred action for surviving spouses of U.S. citizens who died before the second anniversary of their marriage. FAQs and Fact Sheet follow.

USCIS Reminds Eligible Applicants under Ruiz-Diaz to File Adjustment of Status Application before End of August - (08.31.09)
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds special immigrant religious workers, who have a pending or approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special...

USCIS Update: Expiration Date of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I- - (08.31.09)
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Office of Management and Budget has extended its approval of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verifi...

AILA Mourns the Loss of Senator Ted Kennedy - (08.27.09)
AILA recognizes the sad passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy, the lion of the Senate, by honoring his heroic contributions to our nation. A lifetime public servant and distinguished leader of the Senate chambe...

Chicago Chapter-USCIS Chicago District Office Liaison Questions, Answers and Supplementary Meeting Minutes (8/14/09) - (08.27.09)
Chicago Chapter: Q&A/Minutes from Liaison Meeting USCIS Chicago District Office and Supplementary Minutes from August 14, 2009. Topics include, Adjustment of Status; I-751’s/VAWA/Waiver, Naturalizatio...

USCIS Announces Stand Alone Application Support Centers Change in Schedule - (08.27.09)
On August 26, 2009, USCIS announced that stand alone application support centers will operate on a new weekly schedule.

DHS Creates Social Networking Website Called “Our Border” - (08.26.09)
DHS now offers a social network website that allows for an open dialogue with a wide network of people interested in Southwest border issues. The website offers groups such as Comprehensive Immigratio...

District Court Upholds Mandatory E-Verify Rule for Federal Contractors - (08.26.09)
On August 25, 2009, The United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division, granted Defendants’ cross motion for summary judgment in Chamber of Commerce of the USA v. Napolit...

DOL Field Memo on Travel and Visa Expenses of H-2B Workers - (08.26.09)
On August 21, 2009, the DOL Deputy Administrator, John McKeon, issued a Memorandum to Regional Administrators and District Directors, which discusses travel and visa expenses of H-2B workers under the...

DOS Temporarily Suspends Non-Immigrant Visa Services in Honduras - (08.26.09)
Due to political problems in Honduras DOS is suspending non-emergency, non-immigrant visa services in the consular section of their embassy in Honduras, effective August 26, 2009.

The American Immigration Law Foundation - (08.26.09)
The American Immigration Law Foundation For Immediate Release The American Immigration Law Foundation Mourns the Loss of Senator Edward M. Kennedy Washington D.C. - Today, America and the immigrant-ri...