An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of US-VISIT exemptions. The muster explains when an officer may release a traveler or refer to secondary and how to annotate the exception code in the record.
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CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011.
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The two-year marriage rule for widow(er)s of U.S. citizens was abolished, but widow(er)s must file an I-360 by October 28, 2011 if the marriage was less than two years old at the time of death, and the death occurred prior to October 28, 2009.
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USCIS invitation to stakeholders to a 10/4/11 teleconference on changes to the adjudication of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, filed by applicants residing outside the U.S. Invitation includes call-in information.
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A 9/14/11 SEVP message announcing that Libyan F-1 students who are enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are eligible for special student relief for Libyans, which includes employment authorization and a reduced course load.
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DHS press release announcing “Study in the States,” a new initiative to streamline the international student visa process by examining regulatory changes, and expanding public engagement and providing a central online information hub for students and academia.
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The court affirmed the district court’s ruling that an alien who enters the United States without inspection is ineligible for adjustment of status under INA §245(a) even if granted temporary protected status under INA §244.
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U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen began rescheduling IV interviews for immediate relatives of USCs. NIV processing continues to be suspended until further notice. U.S. Department of State hopes to resume normal processes soon. An e-mail and website announcement are included.
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A 9/15/11 memorandum from the Department of State Immigrant Visa Control Office notifying USCIS of the exhaustion of all employment-based visa numbers for FY2011.
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