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Information collection for Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters

USCIS requests comments on an information collection for Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters.

Extension of the validity of Form I-566

USCIS requests comments on the extension of the validity of Form I-566, Interagency Record of Individual Requesting Change/Adjustment to or from A or G Status.

3 % increase of International Students in the U.S.

DOS press release announcing a three percent increase of international students in the U.S. to a record high of 690,923 students during the 2009-2010 academic year. This growth was due in part to a 30 percent rise in Chinese student enrollment to 128,000 students.

Offense involving possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana

The court held that INA §237(a)(2)(B)(i) which exempts from removal those convicted of a single offense involving possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana for one’s own use does not apply to persons with more than one drug conviction. (Rodriguez v. Holder, 8/23/10)

Administrative Remedies in the Application of Compean

The court found that the application of Compean did not have retroactive effect and that Petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies by not filing a motion to reopen with the BIA before filing a habeas petition. (Singh v. Napolitano, 8/23/10)

NBC Processing Time Report

The National Benefits Center (NBC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10. (Updated 11/22/10)

DOS updates on Country Reciprocity Table changes

The Department of State (DOS) updates on Country Reciprocity Table changes for the month of November, including changes for Iraq, Cameroon, Timor-Leste, and Mauritius.

VSC Processing Time Report released 11/22/10

The Vermont Service Center (VSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.

TSC Processing Time Report

The Texas Service Center (TSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.

NSC Processing Time Report released

The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) Processing Time Report released 11/22/10 with processing dates as of 09/30/10.