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TPS Child can apply based upon the parents initial registration

A  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Child can apply for TPS based upon the parents initial registration

Update on Human Rights Ineligibilities

DOS issued a cable also that includes instructions for entering the names of suspected human rights violators and abusers into the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS).

US Chamber of Commerce issued a letter urging the Senate to oppose the “Employ America Act”

The US Chamber of Commerce issued a letter urging member of the Senate to oppose the “Employ America Act” (S. 2804) either as stand-alone legislation or as an amendment to other legislation.

President Obama’s appeal to Congress on the nation’s broken immigration system

President Obama’s appeal to Congress for a bipartisan overhaul of the nation’s broken immigration system in a speech delivered at American University School of International Service.

ICE issued its strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2014

ICE issued its strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2014. This plan lays out how ICE will meet its responsibilities for criminal investigation and civil immigration enforcement over the next five years.

Update on Biometric signature and affirmation of the DS-160

The Department of State  (DOS)  issued a cable on biometric signature and affirmation of the DS-160 NIV Application. This cable includes an action request to all DS-160 posts, effective immediately.

Visa Policy Update on Application to Determine Resident Status

The Department of State (DOS) issued guidance on where applicants can file the DS-117 Application to Determine Resident Status, how post should process applications, and new procedures for the creation of a permanent refusal record for denied applications.

DOJ Filed a Lawsuit Against Arizona

The U.S. Department  of Justice  (DOJ) announces that it has filed a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s SB1070 legislation on immigration.

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on E-Verify conducted by the USCIS

USCIS issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on E-Verify conducted in order to better assist the public in understanding this program. Previously, USCIS addressed the E-Verify program as part of the Verification Information System (VIS).

DHS issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) update

 DHS issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) update that describes the expanded collection of business information from both new registering employers and a commercial data provider, Dun and Bradstreet (D&B), in order to ensure that registering companies are genuine businesses.