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USCIS Introduces Revised I-693 on 11/1/11

USCIS bulletin announcing the introduction of a revised Form I-693, Report of a Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on 11/1/11, and providing information on the transition to the new form. Beginning 1/1/12, civil surgeons must use the new form dated 10/11/11.

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USCIS bulletin announcing the introduction of a revised Form I-693, Report of a Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on 11/1/11, and providing information on the transition to the new form. Beginning 1/1/12, civil surgeons must use the new form dated 10/11/11.

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CBP to Open Ready Lane at San Ysidro

CBP press release announcing that a Ready Lane will be opened at the San Ysidro port of entry later this year and encouraging travelers to get the appropriate RFID-enabled travel documents now, to utilize the new lane. CBP will announce the opening date once it has been set.

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CA3 on the Meaning of “Has Committed” under the Stop-Time Rule

The court found that “has committed” in INA §240A(d)(1)(B) means the stop-time rule is triggered by conduct occurring on a particular date, or conduct that runs up to the date when the seventh year of residency ends.

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CA11 Says 5-Year Limitation under INA §246 Does Not Apply to Removal Proceedings

The court found that INA §246, limiting rescission of an erroneously granted adjustment of status to the five year period after adjustment is granted, applies only to rescission and not to the initiation of removal proceedings.

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CA4 Says Physical Presence at the Border Is Not a Necessary Condition for Smuggling

The court upheld the IJ’s finding that Petitioners lacked good moral character for purposes of NACARA where they violated INA §212(a)(6)(E) by sending money to their children to assist them in entering the U.S. illegally.

USCIS Announces Temporary Closure of Bangkok Embassy Due to Flooding

USCIS alert announcing that the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok will be closed on October 27-28, due to flooding in Thailand. USCIS recommends checking the embassy website for updates or additional closures.

USCIS Reminds Applicants of Filing Location Changes for Naturalization and Citizenship Forms Starting 10/30/11

USCIS bulletin advising applicants to file Forms N-300, N-336, N-600, and N-600K at a designated Lockbox facility instead of a local field or district office, beginning 10/30/11. The bulletin links to the affected forms pages for additional information and filing addresses.

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DOL Update on Prevailing Wage Determinations

The DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced that it plans to be “current” on prevailing wage determinations as follows: PERM–week of 10/23/11; H-1B–week of 11/6/11; H-2B—week of 12/18/11

E Visa Unit Closure at U.S. Embassy, London

U.S. Embassy, London, announcing the holiday schedule for the E Visa Unit, which includes complete closure between 12/23/11 and 1/3/12. Normal service will resume on 1/9/12.

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