Archive for April, 2009

Sandra Polaski, New Undersecretary for DOL’s International Affairs

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Bureau of International Affairs (ILAB) is all set to have a new leadership at its helm as Secretary Ms. Hilda S. Solis appointed Sandra Polaski as Deputy Undersecretary for its international affairs. While announcing the appointment Ms. Solis said, “Sandra’s extensive experience with labor, employment ...

Napolitano on U.S. Government’s Response to H1N1 Flu Outbreak

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano is conducting daily briefing to calm the fears about H1N1 Flu outbreak and U.S. government’s response to it. Interestingly at yesterday’s briefing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebilius accompanied her. During the briefing Napolitano said that she along with ...

DOL’s Accomplishments during Administration’s 1st 100 Days

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

On completion of 100 days by the Obama administration, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a list of its accomplishments during the period. According to DOL, its new Secretary, Hilda L. Solis has already taken a series of initiatives toward achieving two top priorities of creating new jobs ...

ICE Initiates Information Collection on Forms I-395 & I-312

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Considering underwhelming response to its earlier information collection request on Form I-395 (Affidavit in Lieu of Lost Receipt of ICE for Collateral Accepted as Security) and Form I-312 (Designation of Attorney in Fact), the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has published additional 30 days notice of information collection ...

USCIS Seeks Public Comments on E-Verify Surveys

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

To encourage and involve public participation in making “E-Verify Survey” a successful one, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a 14 day notice of information collection request in the Federal Register for public comments. Individuals may write their ideas, suggestions addressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...

BALCA on Omission of Employer’s Name in Notice of Filing.

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

In a recent judgment, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) has held that a failure on the part of employer to prove the absence of name on notice of filing is not immaterial. The regulatory requirement of inclusion of Employer’s name on the Notice of Filing is not ...

CRS Report on Immigration Law Enforcement

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Continuing the work of examining issues of U.S. Immigration Law, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has released a report on the role of state and local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of immigration law. The CRS report mainly dealt with role of state and local law enforcement in the ...

U.S Embasy in Mexico Suspends its Services Until May 6, 2009

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

With the imminent threat of Swine Flu endangering human lives, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and all U.S. Consulates throughout the country have suspended all non-essential services to the public until May 6. Notarial and other routine services are suspended and Consular services for U.S. citizens are restricted to ...

USCIS Q&A on Revised I-90 Filing Instructions

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

As a follow up to its earlier announcement relating to revised filing location and instructions for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have released a series of questions and answers addressing revised I-90 filing instructions. Readers may refer our yesterday ...

Arizona Sheriffs want Schools to Check Students’ Status

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

At a time when efforts are on in U.S. Congress for providing legal means and incentives to over a million undocumented students to finish high school and pursue post-secondary education, the Sheriffs in Arizona wants schools to start asking students whether their stay in U.S. is legal. The idea originated ...