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L-2 and J-2 Eligible for Work Authorization Should Obtain EADs from the INS
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The INS indicated that L-2 and J-2s holders who are now eligible to work under January 17, 2002 law, should obtain Employment Authorization Documents from the INS prior to starting their employment in the U.S. No procedures have been set up yet - presumably, I-765s filed now will not be adjudicated until the INS received guidance from its Headquarters on how to adjudicate them. Thus, our advice to clients: call the office and talk to Mira Mdivani regarding the documents needed, but do not plan on having these filed for a while.
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INS to Accept 10/13/98N Version of I-539 Through March 30, 2002
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Because of delays in printing the recently revised Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, the INS reports that it will continue to accept the 10/13/98N version of the form through March 30, 2002.
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Attorney General Ashcroft Signs ‘T’ Visa Regulations
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Attorney General John Ashcroft signed an interim regulation that sets forth application procedures for the new ‘T’ nonimmigrant classification, created by § 107(e) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA).
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INS Announces Legal Immigration Figures for Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has announced the number of persons who legally immigrated to the United States in Fiscal Years (FY) 1999 and 2000.
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E and L Visa Spouses Are Now Eligible for Work Authorization
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President Bush, on January 16th, signed into law two bills (H.R. 2277 and H.R.2278) allowing
spouses of international transferees, treaty traders, and treaty investors to work in the U.S.
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CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES SIGN SMART BORDER DECLARATION
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Canada and the United States on December 12, 2001, signed the ‘Smart Border Declaration’ which outlines a 30-point action plan through which both countries would collaborate in identifying and addressing security risks “while efficiently and effectively addressing the legitimate flow of people and goods across the U.S./Canada border.” Read on for the press release.
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DOS Implements Immediate Relative Eligibility Provision of USA Patriot Act
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The Department of State is adding the widows and children whose spouses/parents were the victims of the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 to the definition of immediate relative. Read on for the DOS Public Notice.
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Immigrant Visa Cases Bound for Chennai Stuck in Anthrax Decontamination in DC
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A list of 334 affected case numbers Now Available. If your case is on the list, you may end up having to come up with another original I-797 and the attorney certified copies of the petition and support documents. Contact your attorney to find out if you are on the list.
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DOS Requires New Form for Male NIV Applicants
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A DOS cable released today is requiring all male NIV applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 to submit a supplementary Form DS-157, and also authorizes posts to require others to submit same form.
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POLICE CERTIFICATES FOR IMMIGRANT VISA CONSULAR PROCESSING IN INDIA
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American Immigration Laywers Association liason clarified information regarding the new requirements regarding police certificants for immigrants who chose Consular Processing of their immigrant visas with U.S. Consulates in India. Read the text below for details.
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INS Increases Fees on February 19, 2002
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This is a reminder to our clients of the INS will increase its filing/processing fees as of February 19, 2002. The new fees were published last month in Federal Register and will become effective on February 19, 2002; 60 days after publication. Go to http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/feechart.htm to see the new fees.
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Spousal Work Authorization Awaits President's Signature
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Just before adjourning, HR 2277 and HR 2278 (that provide work authorization to spouses of E and L visa holders respectively) was sent to the President for his signature. The President has not yet signed these bills. He is expected to do so shortly.
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Guinea-Bissau Now Part of Embassy Lisbon's Consular District for NIV Purposes
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Pursuant to 22 CFR 41.101, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services has designated all of Guinea-Bissau to be part of Embassy Lisbon's consular district for purposes of issuing nonimmigrant visas.
