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TPS Child can apply based upon the parents initial registration

A  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Child can apply for TPS based upon the parents initial registration.

TPS related documentation 

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TPS recipients 

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TPS Child can apply based upon the parents initial registration

A  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Child can apply for TPS based upon the parents initial registration

There is a very unusual way for someone to become a Lawful Permanent Resident

There is a very unusual way for someone to become a Lawful Permanent Resident. Here is the scenario: 1) A child is born to a Lawful Permanent resident outside of the U.S. ; 2) This child is brought to the U.S. BEFORE the age of 2; and 3) The child is brought into the U.S. by the Lawful Permanent Resident parent on that parent’s FIRST entry to the U.S. When this happens CBP and the point of entry will declare the child to be a Lawful Permanent Resident.

Being a permanent resident

LPR 

Lawful permanent resident granted stand 

Reentry permit for lawful permanent residents 

Update on Human Rights Ineligibilities

DOS issued a cable also that includes instructions for entering the names of suspected human rights violators and abusers into the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS).

US Chamber of Commerce issued a letter urging the Senate to oppose the “Employ America Act”

The US Chamber of Commerce issued a letter urging member of the Senate to oppose the “Employ America Act” (S. 2804) either as stand-alone legislation or as an amendment to other legislation.

President Obama’s appeal to Congress on the nation’s broken immigration system

President Obama’s appeal to Congress for a bipartisan overhaul of the nation’s broken immigration system in a speech delivered at American University School of International Service.

ICE issued its strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2014

ICE issued its strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2010-2014. This plan lays out how ICE will meet its responsibilities for criminal investigation and civil immigration enforcement over the next five years.

Haitians in ICE Custody

 ICE reported a total of 400 Haitians in ICE Custody as of 6/24/10 including criminal and non-criminal detainees. ICE deferred to USCIS on question of the number of Haitians who have applied for asylum since the earthquake.

Visa Policy Update on blanket L Visas

Department of State (DOS) issued a visa policy update on an FAM change to clarify that posts may annotate blanket L visas with the name of the actual employer on the I-129-S even if that subsidiary or affiliate employer name is not in PIMS.

Visa validity dates for L visas 

L visa adjudications 

H and L visa

L visa programs 

Update on Biometric signature and affirmation of the DS-160

The Department of State  (DOS)  issued a cable on biometric signature and affirmation of the DS-160 NIV Application. This cable includes an action request to all DS-160 posts, effective immediately.