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California Outlaws Local E-Verify Laws (AB 1236)
- November 3, 2011
- Category: AB 1236, E-Verify, Governor Jerry Brown
No CommentsOn October 9, 2011 Governor Jerry Brown signed into law A.B. 1236. A.B. 1236 prohibits local governments from making E-Verify mandatory for employers within their borders.
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Global Entry Members Can Use TSA Expedited Screening Pilot Program
- November 2, 2011
- Category: Global Entry, TSA
On Oct. 4, 2011 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched an expedited screening pilot program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, and Miami International Airport. U.S. citizens who are members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs
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Estimates of the Legal Permanent Resident Population in 2010
- November 2, 2011
- Category: LPR, Naturalization
This report presents estimates of the legal permanent resident (LPR) population living in the United States on January 1, 2010. In summary, an estimated 12.6 million LPRs lived in the United States on January 1, 2010. 8.1 million of those LPRs were eligible to naturalize. To access the full report, click here: LPR POPULATION.
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ICE Updates List of SEVP Approved Schools (Updated 10/31/11)
- November 1, 2011
- Category: SEVP, Students
Please click here for a list of SEVP Approved Schools as of October 31, 2011: SEVP SCHOOLS
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H-1B Cap Count as of October 28, 2011
- November 1, 2011
- Category: FY 2012 H-1B Petitions, H-1B Cap Count, H-1B Visas
As of October 28, 2011, USCIS had receipted 49,200 petitions towards the H-1B Regular Cap and the full 20,000 petitions towards the H-1B Master’s Exemption. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Unless determined to be exempt, H-1B petitions are subject to either the 65,000 annual
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DHS Secretary Napolitano Testifies on E-Verify
- October 28, 2011
- Category: E-Verify, I-9, Napolitano
On Wednesday, October 26, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. E-Verify was one of several topics in Secretary Napolitano’s testimony.
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H-1B Cap Count as of October 21, 2011
- October 26, 2011
- Category: H-1B Cap Count, H-1B Visas
As of October 21, 2011, USCIS had receipted 46,200 petitions towards the H-1B Regular Cap and 20,000 petitions towards the H-1B Master’s Exemption. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Unless determined to be exempt, H-1B petitions are subject to either the 65,000 annual cap
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New Immigration Bill: Buy House, Get a Visa
- October 24, 2011
- Category: Immigration Reform, Senator Schumer, VISIT-USA Act
Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Mike Lee (R-UT) are preparing to introduce a bipartisan bill Thursday that would give residence visas to foreigners who spend at least $500,000 to buy houses in the U.S.
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Untangling DHS’ Record High Deportation Numbers
- October 20, 2011
- Category: American Immigration Council, Border Security, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, ICE, Parole in Place, Prosecutorial Discretion, Secure Communities
It was another record breaking year for deportations, with DHS logging 396,906 removals during Fiscal Year 2011. While the raw number is not in doubt, its meaning is far from clear, according to the American Immigration Council.
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H-1B Cap Count as of October 14, 2011
- October 20, 2011
- Category: H-1B Cap Count, H-1B Visas
As of October 14, 2011, USCIS had receipted 43,300 petitions towards the H-1B Regular Cap and 19,600 petitions towards the H-1B Master’s Exemption. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Unless determined to be exempt, H-1B petitions are subject to either the 65,000 annual cap