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USCIS to Offer Spanish-Language Event on E-Verify Employee Rights

USCIS invitation for a free Spanish-language teleconference, which will be held on 11/9/11, to discuss E-Verify employee rights and responsibilities. Additional information about the event and how to participate, as well as contact information, is listed on the flyer.

BIA Deems NY Third-Degree Attempted Arson an Aggravated Felony

The BIA found that third degree attempted arson in violation of NY Pen. Law §§110 and 150.10 is an aggravated felony under INA §101(a)(43)(E)(i), even though it lacks the jurisdictional element in the federal offense.

DHS Extends the Designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

USCIS notice announcing the 18-month extension of the TPS designation of Sudan from 11/2/11 through 5/2/13, and the automatic extension of EADs for Sudanese TPS beneficiaries. The 180-day re-registration period is in effect from 10/13/11 to 4/10/12.

CA9 on Impact of Weekends and Holidays on Voluntary Departure

The court held that where voluntary departure expires on a weekend or holiday, and a motion that would affect voluntary departure is filed the next business day, voluntary departure legally expires on the next business day.

President Obama Releases FY2012 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations

A 9/30/11 Presidential Memorandum on determinations of up to 76,000 refugee admissions numbers and authorizations of in-country refugee status for eligible persons of Cuba, Eurasia and the Baltics, Iraq, and in exceptional circumstances, persons in any location, for FY2012.

FY2012 H-1B Cap Count (Updated 10/11/11)

USCIS updated its count of FY2012 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 9/23/11, approximately 36,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 17,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

Director Mayorkas Introduces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative

USCIS news release on the debut of “Entrepreneurs in Residence,” an initiative focused on realizing the full job-creating potential of the current law by strengthening the agency’s policies surrounding immigrant investors, entrepreneurs, and workers with specialized skills.

CA3 Says Rescission Bar Does Not Apply to LPR Status Obtained Through Consulate

The court held that the five-year statute of limitations on rescission of LPR status under INA §246(a) does not apply where Petitioner obtained status through consular processing, not adjustment of status.

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