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Problems at Consular Section in Moscow
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The Embassy in Moscow has abandoned the building it previously used for nonimmigrant visa processing. They have moved operations to another location, but with significant changes in the work flow and procedures. Read on for the AILA report.
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Bush pide el endurecimiento de la política migratoria
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"Damos la bienvenida a la gente que viene a Estados Unidos. Recibimos con beneplácito el proceso que alienta a la gente a llegar a nuestro país para pasear, estudiar o trabajar", indicó. "Pero no son bienvenidas las personas que vienen a lastimar al pueblo estadounidense". --Presidente Bush
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Presidental Directive to Alter Immigration Policies
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President George W. Bush and the Homeland Security Council discussed U.S. immigration policy at their first meeting on October 29, 2001. President Bush issued a directive that created a Foreign Terrorist Task Force, called for a thorough review of student visa policies, and that seeks to coordinate immigration and customs policies with Mexico and Canada. Read on for the White House Fact Sheet about the Directive.
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President Signs USA PATRIOT Act
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On Friday, October 26, President Bush signed the USA PATRIOT Act into law. Due to the hard work of our Congressional allies, the law is less restrictive than the proposal the Administration had presented to Congress. Notwithstanding these efforts, the measure that the President will sign into law includes several troubling provisions. The law contains provisions that expand the definition of terrorism for the purposes of inadmissibility and removal, provides for mandatory detention of aliens who the Attorney General suspects have engaged in terrorist activity, and limits judicial review. However, the law also includes some provisions which AILA helped to develop that will preserve immigration benefits for the families of victims of the terrorist attacks and others impacted by the attack.
Click on "more" to read the President's comments.
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AILA Review of the USA PATRIOT Act
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The American Immigration Lawyers Association has provided a Section-by-Section Review of the Legislation.
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USA PATRIOT Act Passes Senate
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H.R.3162, the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001" has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. It is expected to be signed by the President in the very near future.
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House Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill. Senate To Act Today
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The House passed the USA PATRIOT Act, HR 3162, on Wednesday, October 24 and sent the bill to the Senate. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation sometime today, October 25.
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America Still a Nation of Immigrants, Leaders Remind us of our Heritage
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The American Immigration Law Foundation has gathered statements from U.S. Leaders supporting immigration and acknowledging the history of the United States of America as a nation of immigrants.
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107th CONGRESS Immigration-Related Legislation Introduced After September 11, 2001
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The American Immigration Lawyers Association has published a summary of the legislation that has been introduced since the tragedy on September 11, 2001. Look for updates on our website as the bills move through Congress.
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INS to Help Families of Victims of Terrorist Attacks
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“The INS will exercise its discretion in a compassionate way toward families of victims during this time of mourning and readjustment. On September 19, we began to advise our offices to exercise compassionate discretion in these circumstances," said INS Commissioner James W. Ziglar.
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Canadian Border Crossing Cards Expire October 1, 2001
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On October 1, 2001, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) will begin implementing the legal requirements for the new biometric border crossing cards (BCCs).
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On-Line Chat with Immigraion Attorney Mira Mdivani on October 10, 2001
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Information regarding free chat with Attorney Mira Mdivani on immigration issues
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Las nuevas visas laser requiridas en la frontera mexicana
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Todos las tarjetas para cruzar la frontera (conocidas como micas) repartidos antes del 1 de abril de 1998 expiraron el 30 de septiembre de 2001 para preparar para las nuevas visas laser. El Departamento del Estado, que distribuye las tarjetas, ha dado las instructiones para la etapa de transicion y cuales documentos sirven para ahora.
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New Laser Visas Required at Mexican Border
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All Border Crossing Cards (BCC) issued before April 1, 1998 expired on September 30, 2001 to make way for the new laser visas. The Department of State, which issues the cards, has issued instructions on what documents will be acceptable in the transition period.
