Department of State update to visa reciprocity for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, changing A and G visa validity to 24 months.
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USCIS update on the centralization of receipting for various N-Forms at the Dallas and Phoenix Lockbox facilities beginning on 10/30/11. As of 12/5/11, local offices will no longer forward these forms and applicants will be instructed to re-submit to the appropriate Lockbox.
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USCIS announcement on 10/20/11 that I-797 mailing procedures will be restored in approximately six weeks to have original notices going to G-28 attorneys, with copies going to applicant or petitioner. The announcement includes additional updates as well.
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The court held that where Petitioner was waived through at the border one month after her removal from the U.S., she “reenter[ed] the United States illegally” for purposes of reinstatement of removal under INA §241(a)(5).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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