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CBP Muster on WHTI Requirements for Sea Passengers

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of WHTI requirements for sea passengers on “closed loop” cruise itineraries. The muster defines “closed loop” and states the document requirements under WHTI.

USCIS Update on the Issuance of I-797 Receipt and Approval Notices

USCIS update on the new policy, effective 9/12/11, of sending I-797 notices directly to applicants and petitioners, stating that the agency will not suspend implementation of the policy, and providing guidance on the transition as well as with regard to premium processing.

CBP Muster on US-VISIT Exemptions

An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of US-VISIT exemptions. The muster explains when an officer may release a traveler or refer to secondary and how to annotate the exception code in the record.

CBP Announces Discontinuation of H-2A and H-2B Visa Exit Program Pilot

CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011.

CBP Announces Discontinuation of H-2A and H-2B Visa Exit Program Pilot

CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011.

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/h-2/

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/h-2a/

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/

https://californiaimmigration.us/visas/h-2b-temporary-worker/

The 10/28/11 Deadline for Certain Widow(er)s to File I-360 Is Fast Approaching (Updated 9/29/11)

The two-year marriage rule for widow(er)s of U.S. citizens was abolished, but widow(er)s must file an I-360 by October 28, 2011 if the marriage was less than two years old at the time of death, and the death occurred prior to October 28, 2009.

The 10/28/11 Deadline for Certain Widow(er)s to File I-360 Is Fast Approaching

The two-year marriage rule for widow(er)s of U.S. citizens was abolished, but widow(er)s must file an I-360 by October 28, 2011 if the marriage was less than two years old at the time of death, and the death occurred prior to October 28, 2009.

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/i-360/

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/i-360-petition/

https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/religious-worker-i-360/

https://californiaimmigration.us/win-law-offices-brian-d-lerner/

District Court Blocks Portions of Alabama HB 56; Allows Key Parts to Stand

On 9/28/11 the district court blocked portions of Alabama HB 56 from taking affect, including provisions that make it a crime for illegal residents to apply for a job, but let key portions stand, including those which allow police and schools to ask about immigration status.

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/alabama-hb-56/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/american-immigration-attorney/

https://californiaimmigration.us/our-immigration-law-firm/

DOS to Open DV-2013 Registration on 10/4/11

DOS press release announcing that the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) will open at noon (EDT) on Oct. 4, 2011, and will close at noon (EDT) on Nov. 5, 2011. Applicants must submit their entries electronically. Additional information on DV-2013 is provided.

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/diversity-immigrant-visa-program/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/visa-program/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/diversity-visa-program/

https://californiaimmigration.us/2011-diversity-visa-lottery-program-registration-starts-october-2nd/

DOL Final Rule Delaying the Effective Date of the Wage Methodology for the H-2B Program

DOL final rule announcing that ETA is postponing the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the H-2B Program for a period of 60-days, until 11/30/11, due to pending legal challenges.

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/dhs-advance-copy-of-a-notice-on-the-identification-of-foreign-countries-in-the-h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/

https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2b/

https://californiaimmigration.us/permanent-resident-status-h-1b-and-h-2b-program-information-data-to-be-released/