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Temporary Closure of the U.S. Embassy in Tel-Aviv

The Rome District Chapter alerts that the U.S. Embassy in Tel-Aviv will be closed to the public between February 17 and March 18, 2011. As such, the Embassy strongly encourages those intending to travel to the U.S. to apply for visas well in advance

Eligibility of a Battered or Abused Parent

Draft of the USCIS memorandum on the eligibility of a battered or abused parent of a U.S. citizen to self-petition.

Ryt-way Industries LLC is the first MN business to become a member of the IMAGE Program

ICE press release announcing that Ryt-way Industries LLC is the first Minnesota business to become a member of the IMAGE program, which provides businesses with the screening tools to help prevent the hiring of unauthorized employees.

CBP provides updates to its six-month club members

CBP provides updates to its six-month club members including a list of current member countries as well as passport validity rules for travelers.

USCIS updated RFE template for Form I-140

USCIS updated RFE template for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, seeking E11 immigrant classification. The updated template will be posted online until 2/4/11 for stakeholder visibility. USCIS Service Centers will use the template effective immediately.

“Derivative Citizenship” under former INA §321(a)

The court held that for purposes of derivative citizenship under former INA §321(a), the phrase “begins to reside permanently in the United States while under the age of 18 years” requires the status of a lawful permanent resident. (U.S. v. Forey-Quintero, 11/30/10)

Immigrant Visa Retrogression

The DOS Liaison Committee reminds members that despite visa retrogression for various immigrant visa categories, posts should issue immigrant visas with a full six-month validity, even if the applicant’s immigrant visa category will retrogress.

USCIS has discretion to permit immediate relative VWP overstays to adjust status regardless of when the I-485 is filed

USCIS has discretion to permit immediate relative VWP overstays to adjust status regardless of when the I-485 is filed.

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11.

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-212 after 1/6/11

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-212 after 1/6/11.