US IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| USCIS Offers Free Naturalization Information Sessions | ||
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The USCIS is offering free naturalization information sessions to the general public at various locations around the country. Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
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| USCIS Reminds Advance Parole Applicants to Apply Early | ||
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With the holiday season fast approaching the United States and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a reminder to applicants for Advance Parole to apply early. Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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| Agent Filing Requirements Clarified for O and P Visas | ||
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Recently the United States and Immigration Service (USCIS) clarified the requirements for agents interested in filing as petitioners for the O and P nonimmigrant visa classifications. Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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| Advocates Call for Comprehensive US Immigration Reform | ||
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On October 13th, 2009 U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, D-IL (Rep. Gutierrez) addressed a rally on the west lawn of the United States Capitol, to outline his vision for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). Monday, 19 October 2009 |
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| USCIS Launches Redesigned Website | ||
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On September 22, 2009 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a revamped website, with the specific purpose of creating a site that was more user-friendly, interactive and informative than its predecessor. Tuesday, 13 October 2009 |
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| USCIS New Naturalization Test Fully Implemented | ||
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The United States and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently reminded the public that effective October 1, 2009 the new naturalization civics test is fully implemented and must be taken by all applicants. Monday, 12 October 2009 |
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| District Courts in Florida, Maryland, Missouri and Texas Strike down the Widow Penalty | ||
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The 'widow penalty' is a very controversial issue in the immigration community; as a result several lawsuits have been brought against the government challenging the validity of the 'widow penalty' and have achieved success. Monday, 12 October 2009 |
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| U.S. Department of Justice Supports Fight Against Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination | ||
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Recently the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has awarded grants totaling $723,000 to numerous community organizations to help educate U.S. employees and employers about federal protections against immigration-related job discrimination. Monday, 5 October 2009 |
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| Pushing the DREAM Forward for US immigration Reform | ||
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The United We DREAM Coalition helped to organize a day of action with more than 125 events in 26 states in support of the DREAM Act. Monday, 5 October 2009 |
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| 2011 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Period Open | ||
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On September 29th, 2009 the Department of State announced that the registration period for the 2011 Diversity Visa Lottery (lottery) will begin at noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Friday, October 2, 2009, and end at noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Monday, November 30, 2009. Friday, 2 October 2009 |
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Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Janet Napolitano, recently announced that Greece has been designated as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
In light of the recent natural catastrophes in Chile, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a press release reminding Chilean Nationals that there are U.S. immigration benefits available to them upon request.
President Obama is scheduled to meet with Senators Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) later this week to discuss a Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) bill. At controversy is a proposed national worker ID which would be at the center of the Senators’ proposed immigration bill currently being worked on in the U.S. Senate.
