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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.

Alabama Probate Court Notifies Attorneys on New Citizenship Requirements

A 10/3/11 memorandum from the Alabama Office of the Judge of Probate, notifying attorneys that as a result of the newly enacted HB 56, the court is now required verify the Alabama citizenship of everyone doing business with the court.

Visa Bulletin for November 2011

DOS Visa Bulletin for November 2011. Section C addresses advance notification of diversity (DV) immigrant category rank cut-offs which will apply in December. Section D addresses visa availability in the coming months.

BIA on 5-Year Statute of Limitations for Rescission of LPR Status

The BIA held that the 5-year statute of limitations in §246(a) does not bar removal of an alien admitted on an immigrant visa because that section relates only to rescission of LPR status acquired through adjustment.

CBP Muster on Hajj 2010

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of Hajj, a Muslim pilgrimage. The muster requires officers to use the same standards, procedures, and care with pilgrims as they afford to any traveler entering the U.S.

CBP Muster on Operation No Refuge

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of Operation No Refuge, which involves identifying subjects who may be involved in or are the beneficiaries of illicit narcotics activities, and how to handle related cases.

CBP Muster on Processing Citizens of Mexico Arriving by Air

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers that a Mexican presenting a Diplomatic or Official Passport who is not assigned a post in the U.S. and enters for a visit of 6 months or less does not need to present a visa.

CBP Muster on the Basic Elements of a Thorough Primary Inspection

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of the basic elements of a primary inspection. The muster indicates that recent testing by CBP shows a potential for inadmissible travelers to present fraudulent documents.

CBP Muster on Travelers Destined to Lightering Vessels

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of visa classification eligibility for travelers destined to lightering vessels. The muster specifies when parole may be granted to travelers presenting a C-1 or D visa.