USCIS issued a fact sheet on InfoPass, a free service to schedule a USCIS appointment, including the documents that you should bring to an appointment.
USCIS announces online filing options
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The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a statement on the report “Weeding out Abuses: Recommendations for a Law-abiding Farm Labor System” co-authored by Farm worker Justice and Oxfam America.
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On 7/1/10, phase two of the centralization of orphan processing to the National Benefits Center will become effective. NBC will host two webinars on 6/28/10 for service providers.
Family petitions to immigrate family members
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ICE released its FY 2010 – 2014 strategic plan. ICE plans to seek better statutory tools to address illegal employment, invest more resources to remove aliens who overstay nonimmigrant visas and solicit proposals for at least four regional detention facilities.
ICE will continue to only focus on certain immigrants
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TRAC issued a news release on an increase in federal immigration prosecutions. According to TRAC, recent DOJ figures indicate that there were 8,287 immigration prosecutions in March 2010, more than in any month since July 2009.
Transactional records access clearinghouse trac
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On 06/16/10, ICE updated its list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program approved schools.
Student and exchange visitor program
Student and exchange visitor program
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USCIS announced that a new version of the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) is available on the USCIS website. USCIS will accept previous versions of Form I-90 until 07/28/10.
Are you a lawful permanent resident?
The US to help possible lawful permanent residents to prepare for citizenship
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USCIS issued a draft policy memo on an INA amendment that provides for continued eligibility for certain individuals to file a VAWA self-petition as a child after attaining age 21, but before attaining age 25.
VAWA changes for those who are victims of sex trafficking crimes and domestic violence
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USCIS released a proposed rule to increase fees for immigration benefit applications and petitions. DHS proposes to increase USCIS fees by a weighted average of 10 percent.
Legal requirements for signatures on all petitions and applications
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The Department of State (DOS) released the Trafficking in Persons Report 2010.
DOS expands interview waiver eligibility
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