Immigration Daily Blog: April 2009

Apr 28 - Safe Sender

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 28, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0428.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Safe Sender
2. Focus: Consular Processing For Beginners
3. Articles:
    (a) EB-5 Immigrant Investors: Here And Now by Lincoln Stone,
    et al.
    (b) "Family Unity" National Immigration Tour Stop In San Jose
    by Rep. Michael Honda
    (c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification by Joel Stewart
4. News:
    (a) DOS On Expiration Dates In Presidential Permits For
    Border Crossings
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
    (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
    (c) Credential Evaluation And Translation
    (d) I9 Audit Services
6. Headlines:
    (a) We Need an Immigration Stimulus
    (b) Lawyer Makes Case Against Immigrant Myths
    (c) Immigration Court In KC Begins A Life-Changing Task
    (d) Could Legalizing Immigrants Improve U.S. Economy?
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) New Offices - Portland, OR
8. Letters From:

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1. COMMENT

Safe Sender

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2. FOCUS

Consular Processing For Beginners

ILW.COM is pleased to announce a new 3-part telephone seminar
series with Discussion Leader Rami Fakhoury and speakers Kevin
Aiston, Steven Garmo, Joel S. Guberman, Angelo Paparelli, with
other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as follows:

FIRST Phone Session on April 29: Role of the State Department in
Visa Processing
++ Information gathering
++ New FISA law
++ Visa Waiver Program - eligibility, ESTA system
++ 9 FAM - ground of inadmissibility
++ Security Advisory Opinion (SAO)
++ Discussion of select consular posts
++ Hot topics update

SECOND Phone Session on May 27: Coordination between USCIS/ICE,
CIA, FBI and DOS
++ Investigations by Bureau of Diplomatic Security Service
++ Data mining process, profiling programs - H and L cases
++ Documents and Benefits Fraud Task Forces (DBFTF) and other
multiple agency task forces
++ Discussion of select consular posts
++ Hot topics update

THIRD Phone Session on June 24: Set Up of Consular Posts: Who's
Who Behind the Glass Wall, and How to Get Them to Work With You
++ Practical guide to risk factors and self-audits
++ Risk management profile - client, your firm, client counter-
parties
++ What to expect at two dozen foreign consulates
++ Due diligence steps in your application
++ Discussion of select consular posts
++ Hot topics update

For more information and to register see: Online:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200911.shtm. Fax form:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200911.pdf.
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3. ARTICLES

(a) EB-5 Immigrant Investors: Here And Now

Lincoln Stone, et al. share the citations from this recently
concluded seminar series.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0428-citations.shtm
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/octoberb2008.shtm

(b) "Family Unity" National Immigration Tour Stop In San Jose

Rep. Michael Honda writes "To all of you brave enough to share
your stories tonight, all we have to say is this: We hear you. We
get it. I feel blessed to stand here and receive your
testimonials."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0428-honda.shtm
http://honda.house.gov/

(c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification

Joel Stewart writes "Since the dollar amount is a matter of
public record, it is logical that one could refer to it using the
phrase "prevailing wage" instead of the actual dollar amount".
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0428-stewart.shtm
http://blogs.ilw.com/joelstewart/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DOS On Expiration Dates In Presidential Permits For Border
Crossings

The Department of State published notice, in consultation with
relevant Federal agencies, that it will include an expiration
date
among the conditions it establishes in Presidential permits that
it issues for the construction, operation, and maintenance of
border crossing facilities.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0428-border.shtm
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5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Long time NYC practitioner seeks young lawyer as associate (or
not so young) with or without own practice to work with a view
towards parnership and sucession. I wish to work less now and
much less later but not retire completely. Harry DeMell (212)
732-2767.

(b) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Small Northern Virginia immigration law firm
http://ms.law.pro/
seeks associate with 2+ years experience in Immigration Court/BIA
litigation. Good writing skills. Spanish speaking preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits. Send resume
to mailto:mlfernandez@mslaw.pro.

(c) Credential Evaluation And Translation
As the nation's leader in foreign credential evaluations and
translations, American Evaluation and Translation Service, Inc.
(AETS) provides the most competitive rates in the industry - $50
educational evaluations, as well as $200 'expert opinion' work
experience and position evaluations completed by PhD university
professors who have the "authority to grant college level credit
for work experience and/or training." AETS offers a variety of
turn-around times, including same-day service for educational,
work experience, and position evaluations. For list of rates and
times, see:
http://aetsinternational.com/applicationforevaluationservices.pdf
AETS also provides certified translations in 100+ languages,
with translators that are specialists in 80+ fields. For a copy
of the Application for Credential Evaluation and Translation
Services, please contact AETS at (786) 276-8190, visit
http://www.aetsinternational.com, or email:
mailto:info@aetsinternational.com.

(d) I9 Audit Services
Do your clients need substantive due diligence for the employment
provisions of the INA? Omega Secure Solutions (OSS), Inc.
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_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) We Need an Immigration Stimulus

Still, an economic downturn is the right time to move on
immigration, one of the few policy tools that could clearly boost
growth.

(b) Lawyer Makes Case Against Immigrant Myths

While politicians may debate the merits of immigration reform,
many economists and researchers have already made up their minds:
Immigrants contribute far more to the U.S. economy than they
take.

(c) Immigration Court In KC Begins A Life-Changing Task

With one immigration judge working on site and others appearing
as needed through videoconferencing, the court is plowing through
2,290 cases, deciding whether those who are in the U.S. illegally
have any legal basis to remain here.

(d) Could Legalizing Immigrants Improve U.S. Economy?

If the US under President Barack Obama grants legal status to its
12 million illegal immigrants, most of them Hispanics, would it
prove a net gain or a drain for the beleaguered U.S. economy?

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0428.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) New Offices - Portland, OR
Joseph Justin Rollin is pleased to announce the opening of his
new law offices. This new immigration law office provides a wide
range of immigration services, including deportation defense,
family-based immigration, waivers, and naturalization. The Law
Offices of Joseph Justin Rollin, PO Box 820085, Portland OR
97282. www.lojjr.com. Tel: 503-502-7977. Fax: 866-502-9931.
questions@lojjr.com.
_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

None today.
_________________________________________________________________
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not legal advice. Transmission of this information is not
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attorney-client relationship. Readers must not act upon any
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Apr 27 - Surviving The Immigration Law Downturn

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 27, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0427.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Surviving The Immigration Law Downturn
2. Focus: 2008-2009 Edition For Immigration Practice By Robert
    C. Divine
3. Articles:
    (a) Bloggings on Dysfunctional Government by Angelo A.
    Paparelli
    (b) Bloggings On The H-1B Visa by Anthony F. Siliato and
    Scott R. Malyk
4. News:
    (a) DOJ Immigration Litigation Bulletin: February 2007
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
    (b) J-1 Visa Program
    (c) CLE Immigration Event
6. Headlines:
    (a) Economy May Force Obama to Abandon Plan to Overhaul
    Immigration
    (b) Immigration Crusader Runs Against McCain
    (c) Mexican Consul Talks About Immigration
    (d) Obama's Support Vital To DREAM Act
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) New Offices - Newark, CA
8. Letters From:
    (a)

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1. COMMENT

Surviving The Immigration Law Downturn

ILW.COM is pleased to invite you to attend a free 30 minute WebEx
presentation (including Q&A) entitled "How To Survive The
Immigration Law Downturn" Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 2:00pm ET.

++Overview of immigration law practice in the recession - sector
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++New technology tools (blogs, podcasts, social networking sites,
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++How Intercall has helped legal firms worldwide save money and
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Immigration attorneys are invited to register here,
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this link will also take you to the detailed agenda and speaker
listing. Participation is limited and is first come, first
served; there are still some registrations available. This event
is sponsored by Intercall, the world's largest conferencing
provider.

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Immigration Practice By Robert C. Divine

Immigration Practice by Robert C. Divine & R. Blake Chisam
http://www.ilw.com/store/immigrationpractice.shtm
is an invaluable supplement to Kurzban's with a different
approach. It is also useful to newer practitioners and paralegals
in view of its easy to understand and practical style. For more
info, see here.
http://www.ilw.com/store/immigrationpractice.shtm
To order by fax, see here.
http://www.ilw.com/store/immigrationpractice.pdf
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3. ARTICLES

(a) Bloggings on Dysfunctional Government

Angelo A. Paparelli writes "When it comes to economic refugees,
however, who crossed our border to take jobs cleaning toilets,
wiping the bottoms of babies and the elderly, mowing yards and
washing dishes, all to feed their families, the inJustice
Department's actions are robust and by-the-book."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0427-paparelli.shtm
http://www.seyfarth.com/

(b) Bloggings On The H-1B Visa

Anthony F. Siliato and Scott R. Malyk write "As USCIS provides
updates on the receipt or processing of FY2010 H-1B petitions, we
will post them here. Stay tuned."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0427-siliato.shtm
http://www.meyner.com/practiceareas/immigration.asp

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DOJ Immigration Litigation Bulletin: February 2007

We carry The Department of Justice Office of Immigration
Litigation's February 2007 issue of its publication, Immigration
Litigation Bulletin.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0427-OIL.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Small Northern Virginia immigration law firm
http://ms.law.pro/
seeks associate with 2+ years experience in Immigration Court/BIA
litigation. Good writing skills. Spanish speaking preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits. Send resume
to mailto:mlfernandez@mslaw.pro.

(b) J-1 Visa Program
Discover the ease and flexibility of the J-1 Visa with Global
Current, a service of AIESEC U.S., a leader in international
exchange and professional training for over 50 years. Unlike
other visas, the J-1 does not require a lengthy petitioning
process, has few restrictions and can be processed at any time of
year to facilitate the quick and simple implementation of an
Exchange Visitor Program. Global Current has developed a
streamlined sponsorship process supported by J-1 experts that
allows us to maintain an unrivaled 48 hour turnaround time on
complete applications. Global Current provides J-1 Trainee and
Intern programs in a variety of occupational categories including
law, engineering, finance, architecture, graphic design,
marketing and fashion. For more information on eligibility
requirements and a complete list of occupational categories,
visit www.globalcurrentexchanges.org
http://www.globalcurrentexchanges.org
or email Melany Hamner at
mailto:melanyh@globalcurrentexchanges.org.

(c) CLE Immigration Event
Memphis, TN - (May 15-16, 2009) The Federal Bar Association and
AILA Mid South Chapter invite you to join us for one of the most
exciting regional immigration conferences you will attend this
year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who, including
respected AILA attorneys and government officials including
chairman of BIA, US Court of Appeals judge, director of OIL,
current and former immigration judges. This conference offers
opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and CIS supervisors
discuss local priorities that affect the mid-South and
nationwide. Mingle with faculty without large crowds. This
intimate setting is perfect for both new and experienced
practitioners alike. Program includes special programs for pro
bono attorneys + criminal lawyers. Earn up to 16 CLE hours and
have fun too. Early bird deadline is April 30th. For more info,
including speakers, curriculum, and registration see the attached
brochure
http://www.fedbar.org/imm-agenda0409.pdf
or register online at http://www.fedbar.org/eventreg.html.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) Economy May Force Obama to Abandon Plan to Overhaul
Immigration

The long campaign to overhaul U.S. immigration laws may be
derailed for yet another year - this time by the deteriorating
economy.

(b) Immigration Crusader Runs Against McCain

The founder of the anti-immigration group Minuteman announced
Wednesday he is running against Sen. John McCain for the
Republican nomination in Arizona.

(c) Mexican Consul Talks About Immigration

About 200 people turned out to a community meeting Tuesday to get
a chance to visit with the Consul General of Mexico - the first
time for such a visit in Gillette, Wyoming.

(d) Obama's Support Vital To DREAM Act

Janet Murguia, president of the National Council of La Raza, is a
supporter of the bill and says that undocumented students must be
given the opportunity to pursue a college education, because she
believes that an educated work force is one of the best ways for
our nation to recover from the current economic crisis.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0427.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) New Offices - Newark, CA
Shah Peerally Goup PC is pleased to announce that we have moved
to a new executive office. Our phone numbers have not been
changed. Shah Peerally Law Group, PC., 37600 Central Ct, Suite
201 & 202, Newark CA 94560. Ph: (510) 742 5887 Fx: (510) 742
5877, shah@peerallylaw.com, www.peerallylaw.com
_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

None today.
_________________________________________________________________
The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to a
colleague!

Publisher: Sam Udani Legal Editor: Michele Kim ISSN:1930-062X

An Important disclaimer! The information provided on this page is
not legal advice. Transmission of this information is not
intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, an
attorney-client relationship. Readers must not act upon any
information without first seeking advice from a qualified
attorney. Copyright 1999-2009 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM.
Send correspondence and articles to editor@ilw.com. Letters and
articles may be edited and may be published and otherwise used in
any medium. The views expressed in letters and articles do not
necessarily represent the views of ILW.COM.
_________________________________________________________________
ILW.COM - the leading immigration law publisher
ILW.COM, PO Box 1830, New York, NY 10156
Over 50,000 pages of free information!
http://www.ilw.com/

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Apr 24 - Pass It On

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 24, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0424.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Pass It On
2. Focus: Business Immigration Law
3. Articles:
    (a) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration by Christopher T. Musillo
    of the Hammond Law Group
    (b) Bloggings on Updates in Immigration Law by Carl
    Shusterman
4. News:
    (a) Supremes Say Traditional Stay Factors Govern Court's
    Ability To Stay Alien's Removal Pending Review
    (b) DOJ Immigration Litigation Bulletin: January 2007
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
    (b) J-1 Visa Program
    (c) Case Management Technology
    (d) Credential Evaluation And Translation
6. Headlines:
    (a) Department Of Homeland Security Ordered To Reopen
    Immigration Cases
    (b) Ending Illegal Immigration Requires Both Sides To Yield
    (c) Columnist Speaks Out On Immigration
    (d) Pastors Want The Undocumented To Boycott Census Unless
    Immigration Reform Passes First
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event
8. Letters From:
    (a) Val
    (b) George L.

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0424.shtm

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1. COMMENT

Pass It On

If you find Immigration Daily a valuable resource, won't you
please share it with your friends and colleagues? We thank you
for it and they will too. To begin receiving your email version
of Immigration Daily, simply submit your email address in the
text box on our homepage.
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We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Business Immigration Law

ILW.COM is pleased to announce that "Business Immigration Law:
Strategies For Employing Foreign Nationals" edited and co-
authored by: Rodney A. Malpert and Amanda Petersen and its
companion book "Business Immigration Law: Forms and Filings"
published by Law Journal Press are now available for purchase on
ILW.COM. Contributors to the book include Chuck Kuck, Tarik H.
Sultan, Roger C. Wolf, Rebecca S. Whitehouse, George N. Lester,
IV, Richard A. Gump, Jr., Leslie K. L. Thiele, Ellen G. Yost,
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For the fax order form, see here.
http://www.ilw.com/store/businessimmigrationstrategies.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration

Christopher T. Musillo of the Hammond Law Group writes "It is one
of the most powerful renditions of the US National Anthem that
you will ever hear or see."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0424-hammond.shtm
http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/

(b) Bloggings on Updates in Immigration Law

Carl Shusterman writes "In reality, almost half of H-1B visas are
utilized by health care and education professionals."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0424-shusterman.shtm
http://shusterman.com/firm-bio.html

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) Supremes Say Traditional Stay Factors Govern Court's Ability
To Stay Alien's Removal Pending Review
In Nken v. Holder, No. 08-681 (Sup. Ct. Apr. 22, 2009), the court
said that "traditional stay factors, not the demanding 1252(f)(2)
standard, govern a court of appeals' authority to stay an alien's
removal pending judicial review."
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/cases/2009,0424-nken.pdf

(b) DOJ Immigration Litigation Bulletin: January 2007

We carry The Department of Justice Office of Immigration
Litigation's January 2007 issue of its publication, Immigration
Litigation Bulletin.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0424-OIL.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Small Northern Virginia immigration law firm
http://ms.law.pro/
seeks associate with 2+ years experience in Immigration Court/BIA
litigation. Good writing skills. Spanish speaking preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits. Send resume
to mailto:mlfernandez@mslaw.pro.

(b) J-1 Visa Program
Discover the ease and flexibility of the J-1 Visa with Global
Current, a service of AIESEC U.S., a leader in international
exchange and professional training for over 50 years. Unlike
other visas, the J-1 does not require a lengthy petitioning
process, has few restrictions and can be processed at any time of
year to facilitate the quick and simple implementation of an
Exchange Visitor Program. Global Current has developed a
streamlined sponsorship process supported by J-1 experts that
allows us to maintain an unrivaled 48 hour turnaround time on
complete applications. Global Current provides J-1 Trainee and
Intern programs in a variety of occupational categories including
law, engineering, finance, architecture, graphic design,
marketing and fashion. For more information on eligibility
requirements and a complete list of occupational categories,
visit www.globalcurrentexchanges.org
or email Melany Hamner at
mailto:melanyh@globalcurrentexchanges.org.

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(d) Credential Evaluation And Translation
As the nation's leader in foreign credential evaluations and
translations, American Evaluation and Translation Service, Inc.
(AETS) provides the most competitive rates in the industry - $50
educational evaluations, as well as $200 'expert opinion' work
experience and position evaluations completed by PhD university
professors who have the "authority to grant college level credit
for work experience and/or training." AETS offers a variety of
turn-around times, including same-day service for educational,
work experience, and position evaluations. For list of rates and
times, see:
http://aetsinternational.com/applicationforevaluationservices.pdf
AETS also provides certified translations in 100+ languages,
with translators that are specialists in 80+ fields. For a copy
of the Application for Credential Evaluation and Translation
Services, please contact AETS at (786) 276-8190, visit
http://www.aetsinternational.com, or email:
mailto:info@aetsinternational.com.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) Department Of Homeland Security Ordered To Reopen Immigration
Cases

A Los Angeles federal court judge rules in the cases of nearly
two dozen individuals who were denied green cards because their
U.S. citizen spouses died during the process.

(b) Ending Illegal Immigration Requires Both Sides To Yield

Unless both sides on this issue are willing to compromise, the
bill will go nowhere, regardless of what it contains.

(c) Columnist Speaks Out On Immigration

"Universities are not supposed to be immigration checkpoints,"
Arellano said. "They're supposed to be about scholarship."

(d) Pastors Want The Undocumented To Boycott Census Unless
Immigration Reform Passes First

... some Hispanic activists are calling for undocumented
immigrants to avoid being counted next year.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0424.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

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8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
I have been using CSC email system to check on client cases.
They have now discontinued this practice. Anyone have an
alternative?
Val

(b) Dear Editor:
I have been a long time reader of ID, so the problem I am writing
about isn't concerning me, I am just trying to help those who has
difficulty writing to the section "Dear Editor". Notice, that
when you open your daily ILW news latter, the sender's name and
email address is displayed like this: "Immigration Daily from
ILW.COM [editor@ilw.com]". But after you clicked on the button
"Reply", the destination email address displays this:
"immigration-daily-none@listserv.ilw.com" The reason for you not
being able to send messages to ILW by just simply clicking on
REPLY and SEND because the "listserv" email address won't accept
any incoming messages. If you want to send a message to ID, you
have to manually enter the right email address (editor@ilw.com)
in the field "To:" or add this email address to your Contacts
(Address book), and send your message to ILW by starting out from
a new message.
George L. Los Angeles, CA

Editor's note: Thank you for raising this issue. To submit a
letter to the Editor, it may be easier to click on the
editor@ilw.com link that appears both in our Comment section and
Letters section. As with most other email list programs, you
cannot click reply as it will not reach our email inbox.
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Apr 23 - Erratum

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 23, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0423.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Erratum
2. Focus: Immigration Practice By Robert C. Divine
3. Articles:
    (a) Five Questions To Ask During Your First Interview With An
    Asylum Applicant by David L. Cleveland
    (b) The American Dream by John E. Nestler for the Foundation
    For Economic Education
    (c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy by Greg Siskind
4. News:
    (a) Langlois Memo On Asylum Applications Filed By
    Unaccompanied Alien Children
5. Classifieds:
    (a) I9 Audit Services
    (b) Credential Evaluation
    (c) Website Services
6. Headlines:
    (a) Rep. Honda: Diverse Voices Should Reform Immigration
    (b) Activists Claim Inhumane Treatment at Immigration
    Detention Centers
    (c) College Board Steps Into The Immigration Debate
    (d) Arena: The Year For Immigration Reform?
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - Colorado Springs, CO
8. Letters From:
    (a) Charles Carlon
    (b) H. Glenn Fogle, Jr, Esq.
    (c) Maya
    (d) Michael O'Neill

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0423.shtm

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1. COMMENT

Erratum

Readers who tried to contact Attorney Barbara Brandes with their
INA 244(f)(4) issues should note that the email supplied
yesterday was incorrect (see 04/22/09 ID comment). Please send
correspondence to: mailto:immres714@aol.com. Immigration Daily's
lonstanding policy is to correct any error of fact promptly and
prominently.

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

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_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) Five Questions To Ask During Your First Interview With An
Asylum Applicant

David L. Cleveland writes "There is a school of thought which
says, "When the asylum applicant comes to your office, let him
talk at length about his problems."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0423-cleveland.shtm
http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/

(b) The American Dream

John E. Nestler for the Foundation For Economic Education writes
" At one time, people were proud to believe in it, Horatio Alger
was a national hero, Europeans dreamed of the day when they could
migrate to the land of opportunity."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0423-nestler.shtm
http://fee.org/

(c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy

Greg Siskind writes "Fox News (not generally known for
sympathetic immigration coverage) reports on an Iraqi translator
who has received multiple commendations for taking risks to save
the lives of American soldiers."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0423-siskind.shtm
http://www.visalaw.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) Langlois Memo On Asylum Applications Filed By Unaccompanied
Alien Children

USCIS Asylum Division Chief Langlois released a memo on the
implementation of statutory change providing USCIS with initial
jurisdiction over asylum applications filed by unaccompanied
alien children.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0423-langlois.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
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(a) Rep. Honda: Diverse Voices Should Reform Immigration

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(b) Activists Claim Inhumane Treatment at Immigration Detention
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(c) College Board Steps Into The Immigration Debate

Trustees of the association that administers the SAT vote to
support the Dream Act, which would offer some undocumented youths
a path to citizenship through college or the military.

(d) Arena: The Year For Immigration Reform?

No year is ever a good year to seek immigration reform.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0423.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) Immigration Event - Colorado Springs, CO
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8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
I was on TPS for three years. My tps status was valid thru May 5
2005 but my AOS was denied in April of the same year. I was put
in removal proceedings and I left the country in December 2005. I
have tried three times to send this information to the email
address supplied in ID's 04/22/09 comment but failed each time:
Charles Carlon

Editor's note: Please see above comment.

(b) Dear Editor:
The e-mail address ID published to forward examples of INA 244(f)
does not work (see 04/22/09 ID comment). Can you check to make
sure you published the correct e-mail address?
H. Glenn Fogle, Jr, Esq. Atlanta, GA

Editor's note: Please see above comment.

(c) Dear Editor:
There was an ad in ID's classifieds, April 20th for a
telecommuting paralegal position. I would like to apply for it
but when I went to ILW.COM today the ad was no longer listed.
Could you please send me the email address for the contact on
that ad. I would greatly appreciate this.
Maya

Editor's note: All our past issues are available in our archives.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(d) Dear Editor:
I invite Immigration Daily readers to to share information they
may have about local media - cable access, papers, radio, etc.-
advocating for immigrants rights by programs, articles similar
to ID's "Immigrants Of The Week" introducing local immigrants on
local media?
Michael O'Neill
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Apr 22 - USCIS Requests INA 244 f 4 Feedback

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 22, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0422.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: USCIS Requests INA 244 f 4 Feedback
2. Focus: Relief From Removal: A Definitive Manual For Winning
    Cases
3. Articles:
    (a) Flexibility Is The Key In Immigration Reform by Paul
    Herzog
    (b) Attorney Marketing: How To Prevent Problems With Returned
    Phone Calls by Trey Ryder
    (c) Immigrants Of The Week: John MacDougall, Sunil Gulati,
    and Gaby Moreno by Greg Siskind
4. News:
    (a) USCIS Issues Latest FY 2010 H1B Update
    (b) Neufeld Provides Guidance On N-400s When Applicant Fails
    to Respond To A Request For Evidence Or For Appearance
    (c) DOL Issues H-2B Final Rule FAQs Round 1
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Expert Witness Services
    (b) Case Management Technology
6. Headlines:
    (a) Local ACLU Decries Megahed's Immigration Arrest
    (b) Visa Rules Widen The Rift Between Vietnam And U.S.
    Families
    (c) Latinos Debate Whether Immigration Reform Rallies Are
    Wise Right Now
    (d) [Texas] House Again Avoids Immigration Clash
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - Arlington, VA
8. Letters From:
    (a) Robert J. Grenier, Esq.
    (b) Honza Prchal, Esq.
    (c) Dianne Aid
    (d) Robert Yang
    (e) M. Jacobs

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_________________________________________________________________
1. COMMENT

USCIS Requests INA 244 f 4 Feedback

We received an email from an immigration lawyer who has been
corresponding with USCIS regarding inconsistent interpretation of
INA 244(f)(4). USCIS has asked her to compile and send
information regarding this matter to USCIS. The issue involves
the interpretation of INA 244(f)(4) which states "that during the
period in which an alien is in valid TPS status, they are
considered as being in and maintaining a valid nonimmigrant
status for 245 adjustment of status or 248 change of status." We
understand that USCIS will amend regulations and/or issue
memoranda providing clarification on the matter based upon
feedback received from the immigration community.

Specific information including names, A#'s, and case status
information on individuals who are in or have been in TPS status
who are either EWI or subject to final orders who were either
denied adjustment of status or would be eligible for adjustment
of status if they would be considered as being in and maintaining
a valid nonimmigrant status is requested. Immigration Daily
readers are invited to write directly to mailto:bjb617@aol.com
with their response.

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Relief From Removal: A Definitive Manual For Winning Cases

The following is the table of contents for this definitive work:

++Chapters: Removal proceedings; Grounds of deportability;
Grounds of inadmissibility; Contesting removability; Adjustment
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for Lawful Permanent Residents; Cancellation and Suspension for
Non-Permanent Resident Aliens; Asylum, Withholding of Removal
and protection under the Convention Against Torture; Voluntary
departure; Naturalization as a defense to Removal;
Administrative review of Removal Orders; Judicial review of
Removal Orders

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for requesting a FBI criminal record check; Sample Motion to
Suppress; Sample Motion to Dismiss; Sample Brief in Support of
Motion to Terminate Removal Proceedings; Sample Motion to
Terminate to Proceed on an Application for Naturalization
Pursuant to 8 CFR 1239.2; Sample Notice of Appeal from a
decision of an Immigration Judge; Sample Motion for Extension
of Time to File Brief to BIA

++CD-ROM has 600+ important documents including: key BIA &
Federal cases, selected USCIS/ICE memos and DOS cables, forms
from USCIS & EOIR, relevant regulatory sections from 8 CFR &
42 CFR, significant statutory provisions from the INA, 18 USC
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http://www.ilw.com/store/ReliefFromRemoval.shtm
For the fax order form, see here.
http://www.ilw.com/store/relieffromremoval.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) Flexibility Is The Key In Immigration Reform

Paul Herzog writes "But immigration reform is a necessity,
because immigrants have played a key role both socially, since so
many American families have immigrant members, and in driving the
growth of America's leading industries, such as high-tech."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0422-herzog.shtm
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0422-herzog.shtm#bio

(b) Attorney Marketing: How To Prevent Problems With Returned
Phone Calls

Trey Ryder writes "If you're responsible for marketing legal
services, make sure your lawyers return calls promptly."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0422-ryder.shtm
http://www.treyryder.com/

(c) Immigrants Of The Week: John MacDougall, Sunil Gulati, and
Gaby Moreno

Greg Siskind celebrates the achievements of these select
immigrants.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0422-siskind.shtm
http://www.visalaw.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) USCIS Issues Latest FY 2010 H1B Update

USCIS announced an updated number of filings for H-1B petitions
for the fiscal year 2010 program.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0422-H1B.pdf

(b) Neufeld Provides Guidance On N-400s When Applicant Fails to
Respond To A Request For Evidence Or For Appearance

USCIS Acting Associate Director Neufeld released a memorandum
providing guidance on adjudicating Form N-400s, Application for
Naturalization, filed by applicants seeking naturalization under
section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
who fail to appear for their naturalization interview or fail to
respond to a request for evidence.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0422-neufeld.pdf

(c) DOL Issues H-2B Final Rule FAQs Round 1

The Department of Labor issued a FAQs on the H-2B final rule
effective January 18, 2009.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0422-H2B.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
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(a) Local ACLU Decries Megahed's Immigration Arrest

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today joined the
chorus of activists protesting the immigration arrest of Youssef
Megahed three days after a federal jury acquitted him of
explosives charges.

(b) Visa Rules Widen The Rift Between Vietnam And U.S. Families

The plight is not a new one for families split between two
countries, but increasingly it is becoming an issue among
Vietnamese as the refugees who fled to the United States at the
end of the Vietnam War grow old.

(c) Latinos Debate Whether Immigration Reform Rallies Are Wise
Right Now

Energized by a renewed prospect of success, Latinos in Dane
County, [Madison WI] and across the country are planning to go to
the streets again on May 1 to hold President Barack Obama to his
assurances that immigration reform is on the way.

(d) [Texas] House Again Avoids Immigration Clash

Texas Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, today tried to make sure only
groceries owned by U.S. citizens are eligible for a bill's
proposed incentives for grocers in low-income neighborhoods to
stock more fresh produce.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0422.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) Immigration Event - Arlington, VA
2009 ACIP Annual Symposium: June 15-18, 2009, Arlington, VA - For
thirty-five years, the American Council on International
Personnel's Symposium has been the most highly respected annual
meeting devoted exclusively to employment-based immigration. We
bring in-house immigration professionals from universities and
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legal experts. This year's Symposium "Changing Times, Changing
Strategies" will help you: strategize and network in an uncertain
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_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
Surely, there was more than one patriot. Therefore, the correct
punctuation is Patriots' Day (04/21/09 ID comment).
Robert J. Grenier, Esq. Burlington, VT

Editor's note: Thank you for pointing out our typo.

(b) Dear Editor:
Sid Lachter's letter's rebuttal (04/17/09 ID) to the argument
that "politicians want the illegal aliens here for votes." is
correct, up to a point. Only citizens can vote (at least if
voting laws are enforced). However, everyone is counted in the
census for purposes of drawing up Congressional districts. Mr.
Sheplov's letter overlooks the same detail. One need only look to
the election that unseated controversial Representative Robert
"B-1 Bob" Dornan to see both the issues of enforcing voting laws
and the rotten borough nature of districts especially heavy in
non-citizen residents - in one case working for Bob's argument
that he wuz robbed, and in the other taking away from his
argument that he held a particularly legitimate seat in the first
place. I suspect Messrs Yang and Murray both get it, even if they
don't approach it from the same place I do.
Honza Prchal, Esq. Birmingham, AL

(c) Dear Editor:
I am an immigrant rights activist and member of a sanctuary
congregation. One of the things I am seeing more often is U.S.
citizen children abandoned because their parents have been
deported and for a variety of reasons children are remaining in
the U.S. There are also un-documented children who are abandonded
who fall through the cracks, and teenagers are not willing to
talk with social workers. We say the "future is in our youth",
what kind of a generation are we fostering? We desparatly need
comprehensive humane immigration reform to protect workers, to
create a system of integrity, and to protect our children.
Dianne Aid Kent, WA

(d) Dear Editor:
Nativists love to falsely accuse illegal immigrants abusing
welfare system, the question is how comes the no papers people
can abuse a system that demands us to show our papers before
collecting welfare? If Nativists argue that these illegal
immigrants will be legalized then being able to collect welfare
checks later as legal immigrants and US citizens, then blame the
stupid and reckless welfare state for all policies then. How
comes Social Security can provide benefits tho our senior
citizens today who never contributed SS tax since its inception
during their younger years? And how comes our politicians could
vote to give our and our future generation tax dollars to the
banks and Wall St. corporations that have made risky and stupid
business decisions and lost money but when they make obscene
profits they never share that profits with us the tax payers who
are bailing them out now? Many conservatives and nativists will
likely to flood their representatives with faxes, e-mails, mails
and phone calls on a NO to "immigration amnesty again" issue,
but there are much bigger and outrageous issues that should
concern them most, which is business as usual in Washington that
must stop. They must learn how to balance the check book and
watch the wallet, stop waging wars for profits of the view
elites, stop manipulating and debasing our currency and savings
by printing more paper money to indulge their "shopping and
spending" addiction. The government must be honest and
transparent about Social Security, Medicare and Defense
spendings, how much we do have and can afford and abolish those
unfunded mandates that burden the future generation with sky high
debt and we shouldn't blame illegal immigrants for all these
country illnesses.
Robert Yang

(e) Dear Editor:
A couple of responses appearing in the April 17, 2009 ID issue
indicated that only citizens can vote in U.S. elections and
illegal aliens can't. I think those writers meant to say that
only citizens can vote legally and illegal aliens can only vote
illegally. It's sort of like illegal aliens can't work in the
U.S., but millions do. I don't believe that millions of illegal
aliens are voting in U.S. elections, but some clearly do.
M. Jacobs
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Apr 21 - Patriots Day

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 21, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0421.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Patriots Day
2. Focus: The Consular Posts Book
3. Articles:
    (a) PERM Practice Tips by Joel Stewart, et al.
    (b) Immigrants Can Help Fix The Housing Bubble by Richard S.
    Lefrak and A. Gary Shilling
4. News:
    (a) USCIS Says E-Verify Rule Delayed To June 30th
    (b) Neufeld And Chang Memo On Special Immigrant Juvenile
    Petitions
    (c) Neufeld And Chang Memo On CDC Technical Instructions For
    Form I-693
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Immigration Law Certificate
    (c) Translation Services
    (d) CLE Immigration Event
6. Headlines:
    (a) 'Pastors' Scam Congregants Out Of Over $800K In
    Immigration Con: Law Enforcement Sources
    (b) Blind Eye To Immigration Violations
    (c) Report: NJ Immigration Directive Wrongly Used
    (d) John Demjanjuk's Claim That Deportation Would Be Torture
    Rejected By Immigration Board Of Appeals
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) New Partner - Washington, DC
8. Letters From:
    (a) Honza Prchal, Esq.

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0421.shtm

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1. COMMENT

Patriots Day

ILW.COM's offices will be closed April 20th in observance of
Patriot's Day. Patriot's Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots_Day
is celebrated in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of
Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which is generally
considered to be the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

The Consular Posts Book

The Table of Contents for "The Consular Posts Book" is as
follows:

Preface
++Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) and DHS Cost-cutting:
But, Not Very Comprehensive Reform and Selective Cutting of
Enforcement Budgets
++Post-FISA Surveillance: When Your Client Calls From Overseas,
Uncle Sam Is On The Line.
++The NAFTA Super-Highway Meets a Roadblock
++Shift to Interior Enforcement - Mandatory e-Verify
++H-1B and L-1 Programs Under Siege
++Release from Detention for CIR-eligible Aliens
++The Bottom-Line Calculus in Business Immigration and Free Trade
Policy:
++He Votes - US Worker Considerations
++But, His Lobbyists Are More Expensive - Global Capital
Interests
++A Trumps B, for Now
++Obama: Changes to H-1B Seen as Part of Comprehensive
Immigration Reform
++Congress: Revolt Against Off-Shoring
++WTO/GATT/GATS Reconsidered
++Will the "GATS Visa" Replace H-1B?

Chapter 1.A - Who You're Dealing with: DOS Jurisdiction
++Prominent Lawyers Prosecuted for Money Laundering and
Obstruction
++FBI/DHS Task Force Sting Operation Nets a Leader of the
Criminal Bar
++The Loss of Attorney-Client Privilege in International
Representation
++NEW FISA: H.R. 6304 Blanket Authorizations for Surveillance of
International Communications
++Section 1801(h) - "Minimization" and exception for "evidence of
a crime" Illustration 1.1 - New FISA
++Sec. 1806 - The Minimization Loophole
++The al-Haramain Case - Targeted Surveillance of Attorney-Client
Communications
++DOL Audits All Labor Certifications Submitted by Major
Immigration Law Firm
++International Lawyer: Gatekeeper, Adversary or Defendant?
++Expanding View of Attorney Culpability and Mandatory Due
Diligence Requirements
++Sarbanes-Oxley
++Department of Justice Targeting of Gatekeepers
++Enhanced Federal Enforcement and Revised Sentencing Penalties
for Compliance Violations
++Federal Sentencing Guidelines - Up, Up and Away
++2003 Department of Justice Guidelines
++Further Erosion of Attorney-Client Privilege for Corporate
Counsel
++Mandatory Disclosure of Representation, and Attorney
Certification of Accuracy in all Represented Matters - The Future
of Immigration Law?
++The End of Employer-sponsored Immigration?
++Addendum 1.1. 50 USC, Chapter 36, Subchapter I, Sec. 1806,
Foreign Intelligence, Surveillance, Subchapter I - Electronic
Surveillance, Use of Information.
++Addendum 1.2. Sec. 805. Review of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
for Obstruction of Justice and Extensive Criminal Fraud.

Chapter 1.B - Trade and Immigration Tightening? NAFTA, WTO, GATS
Soup to Nuts Prospects for Changing Immigration, Surveillance
and Global Trade Policies under the Obama Administration.

Chapter 2.A - Tips for Avoiding B-1/B-2 Visa Denials and
Correcting other Refusal Issues with the Consul
++Common Reasons B-1/B-2 Visas Are Denied (INA Section 214(b),
INA Section 221(g), 221(g) Temporary Refusal 221(g) Denial and
Return of Petition for Revocation

Chapter 3. What they're Looking For (Do's and Don'ts): Inner
Federal Agency Workings
++The Appearance (and Substance) of Candor - Proactive Strategies
for Avoiding Problems and Prosecutions.
++Mission Shift: The New Emphasis on Detecting Business-related
Fraud (1. USCIS, 2. DOL, 3.CBP, 4. Commerce Department
Initiatives)

Chapter 4. Why Visas Are Done Outside the U.S.: The Purpose of
Consular Processing
++Local Reputations and Investigations - Eligibility and
Authentication.
++Information, Please (Data-collection and the Wealth of Nations)
- Intelligence Gathering
++All Politics Are Local - Diplomacy and Relations w/ host Country

Chapter 5. Getting, Keeping and Renewing Your Visa: The Visa -
Its Limits and Privileges
++Not All Visas Are Created Equal - Many Types, But Few Real
Choices (Permission to Enter, Blanket L visas, Investor Visas,
The Greater Use of B1 visas in connection to sustainable economic
activity)
++Phone Home - The Importance of Personal Contact By Counsel in
the U.S.
++Once you're Here, They Don't Stop Looking - The New Realities
of Doing Business (Post 9/11 Data Mining and Federal Task Forces)
++Time to Renew, Time to Review - The Importance of Reviewing the
Record Before Submitting Updated Information.

Chapter 6. DOS Central Office Can Help You: Review and
Appeals of Consular Decisions
++The Consular Officer Isn't Always Right (Sometimes) - Review
and Appeals of Consular Decisions (Supervisor review, State Dept
Opinion, Long Standing Absences of US Courts in a Vastly changing
Global Economy and the Borderless Corporation)

Chapter 7. Avoiding Audits and Task Forces: Best Practices
++Innocence Isn't Enough -- USCIS and ICE Random Fraud Assessments
++Send In the Marines -- Federal Fraud Task Forces

Chapter 8. Data-mining and Real-Time Enforcement: The
Future Landscape of the Visa Process
++Save the Trees - E-filing, Document Scanning, and Distributed
Data Access
++If it's On-Line or in a Computer, Assume They Have a Copy

Chapter 9. The Many Faces Behind the Visa Window: The Visa
Process and Procedure at Select High-Volume Consulates in the New
World Economic Order

India (New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata); China (Beijing,
Guangzhou, Shanghai); Canada (Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver,
Montreal); Mexico (Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, Monterrey,
Tijuana, Nogales, Guadalajara); United Kingdom (London); Armenia;
France (Paris); Germany (Munich); Poland (Warsaw); South Korea
(Seoul); Phillipines (Manila); Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Sao
Paulo); Australia (Sydney); Taiwan (Taipei); Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh
City); Israel (Tel Aviv); Bangladesh (Dhaka); Argentina (Buenos
Aires); Colombia (Bogota); Venezuela (Caracas); Dominican
Republic (Santo Domingo); Haiti (Port au Prince); Jamaica
(Kingston); Nigeria (Lagos); Trinidad and Tobago Carribean (Port
of Spain)

For contributor bios, more info, and to order, please see:
http://www.ilw.com/store/ConsularPosts.shtm
Or for fax, please see:
http://www.ilw.com/store/ConsularPosts.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) PERM Practice Tips

Joel Stewart, et al. share the citations from this recently
concluded seminar.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0421-citations.shtm
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/november2008.shtm

(b) Immigrants Can Help Fix The Housing Bubble

Richard S. Lefrak and A. Gary Shilling write "The Obama
administration should seriously consider granting resident status
to foreigners who buy surplus houses in this country."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0421-lefrak.shtm
http://www.lefrak.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) USCIS Says E-Verify Rule Delayed To June 30th

USCIS announced that the applicability date of the final rule
requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to begin using
USCIS E-Verify system has been pushed back by six weeks to June
30, 2009.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0421-EVerify.pdf

(b) Neufeld And Chang Memo On Special Immigrant Juvenile
Petitions

USCIS Domestic Operations Acting Associate Director Neufeld and
Office of Policy and Strategy Acting Chief Chang released a memo
informing immigration service officers working Special Immigrant
Juvenile (SIJ) petitions about new legislation affecting
adjudication of petitions filed for SIJ status.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0421-chang.pdf

(c) Neufeld And Chang Memo On CDC Technical Instructions For Form
I-693

USCIS Domestic Operations Acting Associate Director Neufeld and
Office of Policy and Strategy Acting Chief Chang released a memo
providing guidance on revisions to the Center for Disease
Control's technical instructions for civil surgeons and Form I-693.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0421-neufeld.pdf
_________________________________________________________________
5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
NYC - Established boutique law firm seeks experienced paralegal
who desires to work from home, part-time. We specialize in O-1
and EB-1A in the arts and entertainment, with a selection of H-1,
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experience in our practice area, 2) have an interest and talent
for organizing, excerpting and summarizing evidence in a lengthy
submission letter (for O-1 and EB-1 cases), 3) be self-
motivating, and will 4) work efficiently, timely and in an
organized fashion. We communicate via emails and couriers. The
candidate will augment our current team of telecommuting
paralegals. We project 5-15 cases per month. The candidate must
have necessary computer equipment, software and skills for this
position. We pay by the hour or per case. Please forward
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(b) Immigration Law Certificate
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and regulations with the Immigration Law Studies Certificate
Program offered by CUNY's School of Professional Studies. This
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understanding of the laws, regulations, and processes surrounding
the status of immigrants in the US, including family and
employment-based immigration and deportation defense. It is
designed for individuals working in law firms, companies,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations where they
interact with immigrants and immigrant legal concerns on a
regular basis and would therefore benefit from greater knowledge
of the laws and regulations surrounding immigration. Beginning
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information on class schedules, tuition and fees, course
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(c) Translation Services
Eurasia Translations, Inc. has been proud to serve immigration
attorneys and individuals since 1993 with the translation of
personal documents, academic credentials, criminal clearance
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For a free quote, please complete
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(d) CLE Immigration Event
Memphis, TN - (May 15-16, 2009) The Federal Bar Association and
AILA Mid South Chapter invite you to join us for one of the most
exciting regional immigration conferences you will attend this
year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who, including
respected AILA attorneys and government officials including
chairman of BIA, US Court of Appeals judge, director of OIL,
current and former immigration judges. This conference offers
opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and CIS supervisors
discuss local priorities that affect the mid-South and
nationwide. Mingle with faculty without large crowds. This
intimate setting is perfect for both new and experienced
practitioners alike. Program includes special programs for pro
bono attorneys + criminal lawyers. Earn up to 16 CLE hours and
have fun too. Early bird deadline is April 30th. For more info,
including speakers, curriculum, and registration see the attached
brochure
http://www.fedbar.org/imm-agenda0409.pdf
or register online at http://www.fedbar.org/eventreg.html.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) 'Pastors' Scam Congregants Out Of Over $800K In Immigration
Con: Law Enforcement Sources

A unholy pair of so-called pastors opened a storefront church in
Queens and then fleeced more than 70 of their flock in an
immigration scam, law enforcement sources said Wednesday night.

(b) Blind Eye To Immigration Violations

Police officers in several Utah jurisdictions will not prosecute
immigration violations, top cops told hundreds of Latinos packed
into a shopping center Wednesday night.

(c) Report: NJ Immigration Directive Wrongly Used

A new report claims that some New Jersey police officers are
misusing a state directive that allows them to inquire about the
immigration status of people arrested for serious crimes.

(d) John Demjanjuk's Claim That Deportation Would Be Torture
Rejected By Immigration Board Of Appeals

John Demjanjuk's attempt to stay in the US suffered a setback
Thursday.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0421.shtm#Headlines
_________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) New Partner - Washington, DC
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) announces that Lynden Melmed,
has joined the firm as a partner. Mr. Melmed joins BAL from the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he served as Chief
Counsel of USCIS, that agency's highest-ranking legal position,
since January 2007. www.usabal.com.
_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
In response to ID's 04/17/09 comment, I'm willing to bet that the
numbers reflect the greater likelihood of the unattached males
who are usually the face of illegal immigration being far more
likely to kite off in a recession than those with more reason to
stick around. Italian families famously stayed in crumbling
neighborhoods while s ingle Italians left. The largest number of
our present undocumented aliens are Mexicans, with other Latin
Americans making up a huge number, and they seem to behave a lot
like the Italians of yesteryear (including a large minority of
fast-assimilating relatively high performers acting like the old
North Italians of days gone by).
Honza Prchal, Esq. Birmingham, AL
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Apr 17 - Undocumented Portrait

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 17, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0417.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Undocumented Portrait
2. Focus: THE PERM BOOK
3. Articles:
    (a) Bloggings on Updates in Immigration Law by Carl
    Shusterman
    (b) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration by Christopher T. Musillo
    of the Hammond Law Group
    (c) Immigrants Of The Day: NY Times Scholars and Immigrant
    Parents (Russia, Ghana, Nigeria, Vietnam, China, Guyana,
    Dominican Republic, Mexico and Israel) by Kevin R. Johnson
4. News:
    (a) DOL Publishes H-2A Interim Final Rule
    (b) USCIS Reminds About Termination Of Burundi TPS
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Case Management Technology
    (c) Credential Evaluation And Translation
6. Headlines:
    (a) Hispanic Groups Call For Census Boycott
    (b) Obama: Immigration Reform Key
    (c) Conservative Law Group Watching Day Worker Center
    (d) Students Disrupt Tancredo Speech
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event
8. Letters From:
    (a) Sid Lachter, Esq.
    (b) David D. Murray, Esq.
    (c) Sergi Sheplov
    (d) Robert Yang

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0417.shtm

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1. COMMENT

Undocumented Portrait

A report
http://pewhispanic.org/reports/report.php?ReportID=107
released by the Pew Hispanic Center paints a detailed demographic
portrait of the undocumented immigrants in the US. "Unauthorized
immigrants living in the United States are more geographically
dispersed than in the past and are more likely than either U.S.
born residents or legal immigrants to live in a household with a
spouse and children. In addition, a growing share of the children
of unauthorized immigrant parents--73%--were born in this country
and are U.S. citizens."

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

THE PERM BOOK

THE PERM BOOK outline is as follows:

PART I. PERM RULE, ANALYSIS, AND COMMENTS

A. PERM Regulation

B. Articles by PERM Writers
++656.1 Preparing PERM for 2nd and 3rd Preference by David
Nachman and Ludmila Zimovcak
++656.3 SVP: Discrepancies between the O*Net and the DOT by
Lori S. Melton
++656.3 The Method By Which the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Converted the DOT Occupations into the OES Occupational Units
or "Here's Another Nice Mess You've Got Us Into by Barbara
Brandes
++656.10(a)-(c) The Basics of Labor Certification Under PERM :
What You Need to Know Before You Start by Jeffrey Devore
++656.10(b) Rights and Obligations of Attorney and Agents Under
PERM by Nancy-Jo Merritt
++656.10(c) Dangers in the Attestation Process by Ramon Carrion
++656.10(c) (10) What is "Permanent" and "Full-Time" Employment
by Timothy Spridgeon
++656.10(d), (e) Deconstructing PERM Notice Requirements by
Susan J. Cohen
++656.10(f) Preparation of PERM Recruitment Report and Supporting
Documentation by Carl Shusterman and Alison Walters
++656.11 Is Employer "Substitution" Under PERM Dead? by Christian
Allen
++656.12 Prohibition on Payment of Attorney's Fees by Paull
Hejinian
++656.15(a)-(c) Step-by-Step for Schedule-A Applications by
Sherry Neal
++656.15(d) Aliens of Exceptional Ability in the Performing Arts
by Howard Kushner
++656.17(a)-(d) Filing, Withdrawing, Refiling, and Tracking PERM
Cases by Katherine Lopez Ley and Davis Bae
++656.17(e)(1)(B)(1)(4) Professional and Trade Journals Under
PERM by Nathan Waxman
++656.17(e)(1)(I) Regular Recruitment by Nancy-Jo Merritt
++656.17(e)(ii) PERM Labor Certification Professional Recruitment
Steps by Edwin R. Rubin
++656.17(e)(l) (ii)(A) Note on Online Job Fairs by David Nachman
++656.17(g)(1) Regarding Recruitment Reports by Leon Wildes and
David Lazaar
++656.17(g)(2) Ethics: What Do you Do When A Qualified US Worker
Applies? by Blake Chisam
++656.17(h)(1) Business Necessity: "Necessary Arguments" by Sofia
Zneimer
++656.17(h)(3) Combination of Occupations under PERM by Nathan
Waxman
++656.17(h)(4)(ii) The Impact of PERM On Experience Gained on the
Job and Alternative Experience by Nathan A. Waxman
++656.17(h) Requiring a Foreign Language under PERM by Cyrus D.
Mehta
++656.17(i) Nuts & Bolts: Actual Minimum Requirements &
Experience Gained on the Job by Rohit Turkhud
++656.17(i)(3) In-Job Experience: Why we Need it and How We Can
Still Get it by Gary Endelman
++656.17(k) How Do Layoffs Affect PERM? by Margaret McCormick
and Patricia Luna
++656.17(l) As If You Owned the Place Alien Influence and
Control Over the Labor Certification Process by Robert E. Banta
and Benjamin M. Lowe
++656.18 College and University Professors: A Hybrid Between
Special Handling and PERM by Victoria Donoghue
++656.19 Domestic Workers: At Home and on the Range by Susan L.
Brady
++656.20 How PERM Cases are Selected for Audit by Christina B.
LaBrie
++656.20(c) Requesting Extensions of Time to Respond to Audit
Requests by Jonathan Amdur and Susan Anderson
++656.24 The Who What When Where of Labor Certification
Determination by Rebecca Sigmund
++656.24(b)(2)(i) What You Do After the Ads Have Been Run?
Resumes, Interviews, and Results by Edwin R. Litwin
++656.26 Appeals/Requests For Review Under PERM by Joan Mathieu
++656.27 Preparing Requests for Review with BALCA by Mitchell L.
Wexler and J. Ira Burkemper
++656.30-31 Fraud, Misrepresentation, Validity, Invalidation
and Revocation by Richard Tasoff
++656.32 Revocation of Labor Certification by Michael Piston
++656.40-41 Prevailing Wage Determinations Under PERM by Lawrence
Rudnick

C. Editor's Comments to the PERM Rule

PART II. FAQ, STAKEHOLDER & LIAISON MEMORANDA

A. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by Lawrence Rudnick
B. Summary of DOL PERM Stakeholders Meetings by Lorna Rogers
Burgess
C. Frequently Asked Questions

PART III. ETA FORMS, OLD AND NEW

A. The New 9089 PERM Form by Linda Rose
B. What DOL told OMB about PERM by Jay Solomon
C. New ETA Form 9089 and Instructions,Application for Permanent
Employment Certification
D. Old ETA Form 9089, Application for Permanent Employment
Certification
E. Old ETA Form 9089, Instructions
F. Old ETA Form 9089 Electronic Filing Instructions
G. ETA Form 750A
H. ETA Form 750B
I. ETA Form 750 A and B, Instructions
J. ETA Form 9127, Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Quarterly
Activity Report

PART IV. ROADMAPS AND CHECKLISTS

A. Overview of PERM Cases
B. Overall PERM Flow Chart
C. Employer Checklist
D. Alien Checklist
E. Job Offer Checklist
F. Attorney/Agent Checklist
G. Prevailing Wage Preparation Checklist
H. Prevailing Wage Quick Guide
I. Recruitment Checklist
J. Express SVP Checklist
K. PERM Audit Checklist: 10 Important Points
L. Real and Virtual PERM Addresses
M. What do PERM and H-1B Visas Have in Common?
N. Attorney Competency Self-Test
O. Sample PERM Cases
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C. Federal Court Litigation-PERM by David B. Pakula
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C. Wage Worksheet Simple Systems 2 by Jane Goldblum
D. 656.40 Perm Reg. Determination of PW
E. 656.41 Perm Reg. Certifying Officer Review of PW
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G. Appendix A By Alphabetical Order
H. Appendix A By SOC Classification Order

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H. Latest OES Wage Data - MDB file
I. 2008 OES Wage Data Structure
J. Latest OES Wage Data - Statistical Area Definitions
K. Appendix A By Alphabetical Order
L. Appendix A By SOC Classification Order
M. Darby v. Cisneros
N. Lawyers Guide To 212(a)(5)(A) By Gary Endelman
O. BALCA Hearing Procedures
P. BALCA En Banc Cases From 1987
Q. Occupational Projections And Training Data
R. Occupational Outlook Handbook
S. Federal Register Notices On PERM
T. Prevailing Wage Determination Policy Guidance
U. What DOL Told OMB About PERM By Jay Solomon
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3. ARTICLES

(a) Bloggings on Updates in Immigration Law

Carl Shusterman writes "Congress should stop trying to micro-
manage the program, and return to a simple market-based system."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0417-shusterman.shtm
http://shusterman.com/firm-bio.html

(b) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration

Christopher T. Musillo of the Hammond Law Group writes "With the
continued retrogression, the international staffing and
recruiting industry is disappearing."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0417-hammond.shtm
http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/

(c) Immigrants Of The Day: NY Times Scholars and Immigrant
Parents (Russia, Ghana, Nigeria, Vietnam, China, Guyana,
Dominican Republic, Mexico and Israel)

Kevin R. Johnson writes "The 2008 NY Times Scholars include a
group of immigrant students, and children of immigrants, who are
pursuing the American Dream."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0417-johnson.shtm
http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DOL Publishes H-2A Interim Final Rule

The Department of Labor published an interim final rule
amending its regulations to extend the transition period of the
application filing procedures currently in effect for all H-2A
employers with a date of need on or before July 1, 2009. The
transition period is extended to include all employers with a
date of need on or before January 1, 2010.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0417-h2a.shtm

(b) USCIS Reminds About Termination Of Burundi TPS

USCIS reminded the public that Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
for Burundian nationals terminates on May 2, 2009.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0417-burundi.shtm
_________________________________________________________________
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6. Headlines

(a) Hispanic Groups Call For Census Boycott

Some Hispanic advocacy groups are calling for illegal immigrants
to boycott the 2010 Census unless immigration laws are changed.

(b) Obama: Immigration Reform Key

President Obama said immigration reform will be part of his
administration's efforts to tackle issues plaguing the US-Mexico
border.

(c) Conservative Law Group Watching Day Worker Center

A conservative legal organization is making a visit to Mountain
View this week, observing the practices of the Mountain View Day
Worker Center.

(d) Students Disrupt Tancredo Speech

A speech by former US Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., was disrupted
by hundreds of student protesters at the University of North
Carolina.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0417.shtm#Headlines
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http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
A letter that ID published yesterday (04/16/09 ID) said that "---
politicians want the illegal aliens here for votes. They spend
our tax dollars to buy the votes and dis-infranchise (sic)
Americans and legal immigrants." The letter apparently ignores
that only citizens can vote. Aliens, whether legal or illegal
and regardless of their numbers, cannot, so the quoted statement
is quite mistaken.
Sid Lachter, Esq.

(b) Dear Editor:
Regarding ID Editorial (04/14/2009 ID), to me, the most
troublesome aspect of the press reporting on immigration matters
is the reference to "citizenship" when they mean "permanent
residence," as is the case here. Even George Bush mixed his
metaphors. This misnomer shows journalistic ignorance, as is the
rest of the article, which is unclear as to the actual facts of
the case and whether the alien had ever adjusted and was a
conditional permanent resident, or whether she had not yet
adjusted. The "widow's penalty" attaches to spouses of citizens
who have filed, but not yet adusted to permanent residence. A
liberal interpretation is found in Freeman vs. Gonzales, 444 F.3d
1031 (9th Circuit 2006), but because of the weird federal system
a circuit court case is not binding on other circuits and leads
to an irational application of law. Many cases have muddied the
waters; some are still pending and in an instance where the
citizen spouse dies before the alien's adjustment of status can
lead to a harsh and inconsistent result. An alien whose citizen
spouse passes away after adjustment, but before removal of
conditions on residence, can simply check Item d in Part 2 of the
I-751 Petition for Removal of Conditions on Residence, which
says, "My spouse is deceased," present documentation of a joint
marital relationship, the conditions are removed and the alien
becomes a full permanent resident. There is no "widow's penalty"
in the instance of condition removal. I agree that the widow's
penalty is harsh and believe cases should be adjudicated
similarly to the removal of conditions on residence. But that is
not the law and the law should change. More fodder for
immigration reform and makes my point about CIR taking away from
issues of true reform, instead dwelling on the controversial
Amnesty.
David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA

(c) Dear Editor:
Paula James' letter (04/16/09 ID) told us yesterday that the
"Politicians want the illegal aliens here for the votes". That is
certainly an interesting assertion given that illegal aliens by
definition cannot vote. If the letter refers to the family
members of the aproximately 15 million aliens who live with US
Citizen spouses, children or parents, then perhaps these Citizens
are voting for family reunification. The letter tells us that US
immigration law is not "broken". I'm not sure what you would call
a that law separates a US Citizen spouse from thier alien spouse,
or forces the family into a foreign country in exhile. What about
aliens dying in detention centers? what about US citizens are
being deported, and local police are using it as an excuse for
profiling and harrassing people of color, and workers who were
recruited by corporations are being prosecuted while white collar
managment gets off with a slap on the wrist? Thomas Jefferson
said, "A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one
percent of the people may take away the rights of the other
forty-nine." I think this sums up the immigration reform debate,
shame on those so opposed to the concept we as a nation were
founded under, the "inaliable right to self sustenance" which
many would so readily deny our foreign neighbors. The source of
the right to self sustain derives not from government but from
nature. Certainly we have a right to legislate immigration
policy, but the problem comes in when the government attempts to
create laws that conflict with the reality of the human
condition. Many have contempt for immigration laws because they
run contrary to the natural and societal norms that preceeded
them. Its unreasonable to expect nuclear family members to have
to live in different countries.
Sergi Sheplov

(d) Dear Editor:
Ms. James' letter (04/16/09 ID) said that "our" tax dollars are
being spent to buy votes and disenfranchise Americans and legal
immigrants, in what forms? Amnesty will likely come with heavy
fine, requirement to pay back taxes owed, to learn English and to
meet certain merits and objectives before the beneficiaries can
adjust status to real permanent residency. If Ms. James's letter
was talking about welfare state for all, it's more urgent to
write our representatives to show our utmost outrage that we
didn't elect them to bailout greedy bankers and lousy CEOs of the
Wall St. who have no shame for doing lousy job performance,
asking public welfare on our expenses and still dare to justify
handsome amount of bonus and on top of the insult, they spent our
money to decorate their office, then secretly they still fly
private corporate plane to party in 5 star hotel and resort on
our tab. Politicians may promise us the "change" we can believe
in but believe me, Washington never changes, faces may change but
it's always the business as usual, pay to play and cronic
corruption, collusion and cronyism between our politicians and
their rich donors and lobbyists. Being Americans and legal
immigrants come with certain rights and entitlements off course,
but there is no such entitlement like "Americans' jobs only" and
foreigners need not apply. Americans compete with other
Americans, Americans compete with foreigners like or not, be them
come here legally or illegally, or jobs being ship overseas, and
don't forget Americans compete with robots, automated machineries
and computers who have taken so many manual jobs for greater
output and more efficiency with less attitudes, whining and bogus
sick call offs. I hate competition as much as all of us here, but
c'est la vie.
Robert Yang
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Apr 16 - Unions Back CIR

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 16, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0416.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Unions Back CIR
2. Focus: Today Is Deadline For Litigation Tactics in Removal
    Proceedings
3. Articles:
    (a) Recent Developments Regarding The Visa Waiver Program:
    Bayo V. Chertoff And The Electronic System For Travel
    Authorization (ESTA) by David A. Isaacson
    (b) The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal And Illegal
    by Daniel Griswold for the Foundation For Economic Education
    (c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy by Greg Siskind
4. News:
    (a) DOL Publishes Notice Of New iCERT System
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Credential Evaluation
    (c) I9 Audit Services
6. Headlines:
    (a) Study Says Police Misuse Immigration Inquiry Rule
    (b) Illegal Immigration Slowdown In California
    (c) Obama to Name Border Czar
    (d) Tech Recruiting Clashes With Immigration Rules
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - Arlington, VA
8. Letters From:
    (a) Nolan Rappaport, Esq
    (b) Cecilia G. Bikkal, Esq.
    (c) Paula James

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1. COMMENT

Unions Back CIR

The Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-immig-unions15-2009apr15,0,2433063.story
reports that the top two labor unions in the US announced their
backing for comprehensive immigration reform. "The agreement,
supported by the AFL-CIO and the Change to Win federation,
supports the legalization of the nation's 12 million undocumented
immigrants and the formation of an independent commission to
analyze the labor market's needs and assess shortages for the
admission of future foreign workers. The unions oppose any new
guest worker programs that would allow employers to bring
foreigners in on a temporary basis."

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Today Is Deadline For Litigation Tactics in Removal Proceedings

Wednesday, April 15th is the deadline for the Thursday April 16th
phone session on Litigation Tactics in Removal Proceedings part
of the seminar series "Removal For Experts", the curriculum is as
follows:
++ Motions to Continue, Administratively Close or Terminate
++ Motions to Change Venue
++ Motions to Suppress
++ Discovery
++ Contesting Charges in the Notice to Appear
++ Objections
++ Authentication of Documents and Responding to FDL Reports

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3. ARTICLES

(a) Recent Developments Regarding The Visa Waiver Program: Bayo
V. Chertoff And The Electronic System For Travel Authorization
(ESTA)

David A. Isaacson writes "Therefore, even under the ESTA regime,
any alien who did not complete the online application him- or
herself may have a valid Bayo claim if he or she does not sign
a waiver in the appropriate language at the border."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0416-isaacson.shtm
http://www.cyrusmehta.com/Sub.aspx?MainIdx=ocyrus200591701543&SubIdx=ocyrus200835122922

(b) The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal And Illegal

Daniel Griswold for the Foundation For Economic Education writes
"There are plenty of thoughtful questions to be considered when
it comes to the role of immigration in a free, modern, and
globally connected society. Unfortunately, this book brings
nothing new to the discussion."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0416-griswold.shtm
http://fee.org/

(c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy

Greg Siskind writes "The long and short of it is that the 6th
Circuit has held that a surviving spouse still is an immediate
relative under the Immigration and Nationality Act."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0416-siskind.shtm
http://www.visalaw.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
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_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DOL Publishes Notice Of New iCERT System

DOL's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) published a
notice annoucing a new electronic system for submitting the Labor
Condition Application (LCA) and the Application for Permanent
Employment Certification.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0416-icert.shtm
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(a) Study Says Police Misuse Immigration Inquiry Rule

Many police officers in New Jersey are misusing a 2007 directive
by the state's attorney general by questioning the immigration
status of Latino drivers, passengers, pedestrians and even crime
victims.

(b) Illegal Immigration Slowdown In California

After years of rapid growth, the state's illegal immigrant
population is increasing more gradually, a study finds. Many
migrants are bypassing California for other states.

(c) Obama to Name Border Czar

The Obama administration will name a new U.S.-Mexico border
"czar" to advise Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano,
tapping former federal prosecutor and California educator Alan
Bersin, according to a homeland security official.

(d) Tech Recruiting Clashes With Immigration Rules

Where's Sanjay? The question comes from one of dozens of
engineers around a crowded conference table at Google.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0416.shtm#Headlines
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(a) Dear Editor:
Regarding the article America's Loss Is The World's Gain
(04/14/09 ID): This situation may turn out to be an illustration
of Alexander Graham Bell's observation, "When one door closes,
another opens." This will be true if it encourages Americans
(LPRs and citizens of the US) to get the training and education
they need to take the jobs that are being abandoned. Maybe some
of the employers will provide tuition money or other types of
financial assistance in return for an employment commitment of
some kind. It works for the military. The rest of Alexander
Graham Bell's sentence is worth considering too, "but we often
look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do
not see the one which has opened for us.
Nolan Rappaport, Esq

(b) Dear Editor:
A search on your cite refers to the "I-485 Standard Operating
Procedures" dated 09/28/01. I would like to cite the document
but there is no authority or citation. Can you give me the
correct citation, please? Your prompt response is appreciated.
Thank you
Cecilia G. Bikkal, Esq. White Plains, NY

Editor's note: The url for the document is
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/august2002_citation2b.pdf. A short
description of the contents is at
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/august2002_citation2.shtm.

(c) Dear Editor:
Comprehensive Immigration Enforcement is what is needed in the
US. The politicians and opened borders groups like to submit that
our immigration laws are broken. This simply is not true.
Politicians want us to give them amnesty along with the illegal
aliens. We would not have out of control immigration if the laws
had been enforced. It is time to tell the truth, politicians want
the illegal aliens here for votes. They spend our tax dollars to
buy the votes and dis-infranchise Americans and legal immigrants.
This insanity needs to stop. Nothing less than Comprehensive
Immigration Enforcement is acceptable.
Paula James
_________________________________________________________________
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Apr 15 - Helping The Economy

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 15, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Helping The Economy
2. Focus: Today Is Deadline For Removal For Beginners
3. Articles:
    (a) The Long Arm Of The Lawless by Fred Burton and Scott
    Stewart
    (b) When Passion Meets Recession by Michelle LaBrosse
    (c) Immigrants Of The Week: Dov Frohman Bentchkowsky, and
    Alfredo Cho by Greg Siskind
4. News:
    (a) DHS Releases QA On Biological Relationship Testing
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Case Management Technology
    (c) Translation Services
6. Headlines:
    (a) Report: Immigration Reform is Basic Economics for FL
    (b) Judge Declares Illegal Immigration Measures Moot
    (c) Making This the Year of Immigration
    (d) Barack's Border Battle: President Obama Must Win
    Immigration Reform
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - New York, NY
8. Letters From:
    (a) David D. Murray, Esq.
    (b) interested ID reader

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm

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_________________________________________________________________
1. COMMENT

Helping The Economy

A New York Times editorial says, "Even in a bad economy -
especially in a bad economy - getting undocumented immigrants on
the right side of the law only makes sense." For the full
editorial, see here.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/opinion/14tue1.html?_r=1

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Today Is Deadline For Removal For Beginners

ILW.COM is pleased to announce a new 3-part telephone seminar
series with Discussion Leader Scott Bratton and speakers Wayne
Benos, Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson, Patricia S. Mann, Steven C. Thal,
with other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as
follows:

FIRST Phone Session on April 15: The Basics of Removal
Proceedings

++ Removal Proceedings under INA Section 240 - Notice to Appear
++ Exceptions to Removal Proceedings under INA Section 240-
expedited removal, reinstatement of removal order
++ Basic Immigration Court Practice and Procedures - Overview,
EOIR Practice Manual
++ Bond Hearings - ineligibility, Joseph hearings
++ Master Hearings and Individual Hearings - pleadings, an
attorney's role and responsibilities
++ Motions to Reopen- in absentia orders, motions to apply for
new reli
++ Appeals - Form EOIR 26, BIA Practice Manual

SECOND Phone Session on May 20: Grounds For Removal

++ Grounds of Inadmissibility under INA Section 212
++ Grounds for Removal under INA Section 237
++ Criminal grounds of Removal- categories of crimes that trigger
removal
++ Aggravated Felonies- convictions that are considered
aggravated felonies and their implications

THIRD Phone Session on June 10: Overview of Relief From Removal

++ Voluntary Departure- pre-hearing vs. post-hearing, benefits
++ Asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention
Against Torture - eligibility, discretion, bars
++ Cancellation of Removal (LPR vs. non-LPR) - eligibility,
bars, discretionary factors
++ Adjustment of status- jurisdiction of IJ, requirements,
discretion
++ Waivers- 212(h), 237(a)(1)(H), 212(i)
++ NACARA- who is eligible and the latest developments
++ TPS- circumstances where TPS can be granted by an IJ and
eligibility requirements
++ Other potential relief in removal proceedings

For more information and to register see: Online:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200910.shtm. Fax form:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200910.pdf.
_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) The Long Arm Of The Lawless

Fred Burton and Scott Stewart write "Most kidnapping for ransom
that does happen in the United States occurs within immigrant
communities."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-burton.shtm
http://www.http://www.stratfor.com/

(b) When Passion Meets Recession

Michelle LaBrosse writes "Whether you can get Mr. Recession to
leave tomorrow, or if he decides to stick around for a while
longer, just get on with your life."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-labrosse.shtm
http://www.cheetahlearning.com/

(c) Immigrants Of The Week: Dov Frohman Bentchkowsky, and Alfredo Cho

Greg Siskind celebrates the achievements of these select
immigrants.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-siskind.shtm
http://www.visalaw.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DHS Releases QA On Biological Relationship Testing

DHS released the comments, questions, and answers from the
Teleconference on Biological Relationship Testing: Opportunities
and Challenges held on October 30, 2008.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0415-biological.shtm
_________________________________________________________________
5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
NYC - Established boutique law firm seeks experienced paralegal
who desires to work from home, part-time. We specialize in O-1
and EB-1A in the arts and entertainment, with a selection of H-1,
L-1 and family cases. The ideal candidate will: 1) have
experience in our practice area, 2) have an interest and talent
for organizing, excerpting and summarizing evidence in a lengthy
submission letter (for O-1 and EB-1 cases), 3) be self-
motivating, and will 4) work efficiently, timely and in an
organized fashion. We communicate via emails and couriers. The
candidate will augment our current team of telecommuting
paralegals. We project 5-15 cases per month. The candidate must
have necessary computer equipment, software and skills for this
position. We pay by the hour or per case. Please forward
detailed resume, writing sample for EB-1A case, and two
references to: mailto:777lawyernyc@gmail.com.

(b) Case Management Technology
Offering enterprise-level software and unparalleled US-based
support, ImmigrationTracker
http://www.immigrationtracker.com
is the most flexible and dependable immigration management
solution on the market today. Designed by immigration attorneys
and paralegals, ImmigrationTracker is often praised for its ease
of use, intuitive features, and built-in immigration knowledge.
As one of our customers noted, "If we had two years and unlimited
funds to design our ideal immigration management system, Tracker
would be it." Phil Curtis, Chin & Curtis. Find out for yourself
why Tracker is the choice of: 83% of practicing Past Presidents
of the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association, through
June 2007); 86% of the 25 largest immigration law firms (IndUS
Business Journal 2006); 75% of the AmLaw 200 (largest US law
firms, American Lawyer Media, 2006); 3x as many globally ranked
immigration attorneys as compared with other software vendors
(Chambers Global and the International Who's Who of Business
Immigration Lawyers, 2007). Schedule your private demo: Call
1-888-466-8757 ext. 278 or email
mailto:sales@immigrationtracker.com.

(c) Translation Services
Eurasia Translations, Inc. has been proud to serve immigration
attorneys and individuals since 1993 with the translation of
personal documents, academic credentials, criminal clearance
letters, etc. Our customers can rest assured that all of our
translations are prepared in accordance with USCIS requirements
and are accompanied by a notarized certificate of accuracy. For
more information, please call 888-887-1884 or visit our website.
http://eurasia-usa.com
For a free quote, please complete
http://www.eurasia-usa.com/quoteRequestForm.html
or fax your document at 818-907-9763.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) Report: Immigration Reform is Basic Economics for FL

The dollars and cents of immigration reform make a lot of sense
for the beleaguered U.S. economy.

(b) Judge Declares Illegal Immigration Measures Moot

A Columbia County judge has declared an anti-illegal immigration
measure and ordinance unenforceable and moot because of conflicts
with federal law and various state authorities.

(c) Making This the Year of Immigration

President Obama has promised the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
that he'll put comprehensive immigration reform on his priority
list this year, and he'll make the same point when he meets with
Latin American leaders, including the president of Mexico, later
this week.

(d) Barack's Border Battle: President Obama Must Win Immigration
Reform

White House aides have let it be known he intends to push for
comprehensive immigration reform this year - on top of health
care reform, a big energy agenda and rescuing the American
financial system.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm#Headlines
________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) Immigration Event - New York, NY
'Intelligent Immigration Reform: A Real-World Legislative
Approach', 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009 The New
School, 66 West 12th Street,
http://www.newschool.edu/eventDetail.aspx?id=26744. Space is
limited, so please register by April 15, 2009, by completing this
online registration form http://19836.rsvpmenow.com. Print out
and present the ticket(s) at the check-in desk when you arrive at
the event.
_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
I would like to answer Alma's letter's question (04/14/09 ID),
"What in the world are we afraid of? It is not, as Franklin
Delano Roosevelt said, " ... nothing to fear but fear itself." It
is the reality of what would happen if the US opened its southern
border to some of the poorest countries in the world. That
reality is millions and millions of Mexicans and Central
Americans heading northward to the land of opportunity as both
political and economic refugees - until the jobs cease to exist,
or the US is turned into Mexico. Like Alma, I do not believe the
"wall" is the answer. But they tell us the wall serves other
purposes, like making it more difficult for drug traffickers. I
believe law enforcement could end the drug trade. But so long as
America supports Afghanistan, the largest exporter of heroin
poppies in the world, why worry about Mexico, when we can just
cut it off at the source - a source we control? Ponder that.
Alma's letter refers to Elkhart, Indiana, capital of the US
recreational vehicle industry, whose factories have lured illegal
workers from south of the border for decades, profiting by low
wages and work ethic, but suffering from the crime and change of
cultural flavor it has contributed to that area. Because of the
drop in RV sales, according to Alma's letter, I suppose we can
now expect Elkhart's illegals to be flipping burgers, instead of
manufacturing RV's, and the ones that can't find jobs flipping
burgers will undoubtedly return to whence they came. That seems
to be the natural order of things, and if this recession
continues, there may be no need for "CIR" (i.e. Amnesty) and we
can get on with true and necessary immigration reform.
David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA

(b) Dear Editor:
Could we have a tribune to tell our story about the cruelty of
waiting for 10 years for the endless delay the Visa Bulletin
posts every month? What is the grief involved in the need to see
our loved ones and be reunited with them? (see 04/14/09 ID
comment).
interested ID reader
_________________________________________________________________
The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to a
colleague!

Publisher: Sam Udani Legal Editor: Michele Kim ISSN:1930-062X

An Important disclaimer! The information provided on this page is
not legal advice. Transmission of this information is not
intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, an
attorney-client relationship. Readers must not act upon any
information without first seeking advice from a qualified
attorney. Copyright 1999-2009 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM.
Send correspondence and articles to editor@ilw.com. Letters and
articles may be edited and may be published and otherwise used in
any medium. The views expressed in letters and articles do not
necessarily represent the views of ILW.COM.
_________________________________________________________________
ILW.COM - the leading immigration law publisher
ILW.COM, PO Box 1830, New York, NY 10156
Over 50,000 pages of free information!
http://www.ilw.com/

April 15, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Helping The Economy
2. Focus: Today Is Deadline For Removal For Beginners
3. Articles:
    (a) The Long Arm Of The Lawless by Fred Burton and Scott
    Stewart
    (b) When Passion Meets Recession by Michelle LaBrosse
    (c) Immigrants Of The Week: Dov Frohman Bentchkowsky, and
    Alfredo Cho by Greg Siskind
4. News:
    (a) DHS Releases QA On Biological Relationship Testing
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Case Management Technology
    (c) Translation Services
6. Headlines:
    (a) Report: Immigration Reform is Basic Economics for FL
    (b) Judge Declares Illegal Immigration Measures Moot
    (c) Making This the Year of Immigration
    (d) Barack's Border Battle: President Obama Must Win
    Immigration Reform
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - New York, NY
8. Letters From:
    (a) David D. Murray, Esq.
    (b) interested ID reader

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm

|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|
Books On Immigration Law: http://www.ilw.com/store/
Immigration Law Seminars: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/
Classifieds: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise_on_ilw.shtm
Advertise: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise.shtm
|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|
_________________________________________________________________
1. COMMENT

Helping The Economy

A New York Times editorial says, "Even in a bad economy -
especially in a bad economy - getting undocumented immigrants on
the right side of the law only makes sense." For the full
editorial, see here.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/opinion/14tue1.html?_r=1

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
_________________________________________________________________
2. FOCUS

Today Is Deadline For Removal For Beginners

ILW.COM is pleased to announce a new 3-part telephone seminar
series with Discussion Leader Scott Bratton and speakers Wayne
Benos, Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson, Patricia S. Mann, Steven C. Thal,
with other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as
follows:

FIRST Phone Session on April 15: The Basics of Removal
Proceedings

++ Removal Proceedings under INA Section 240 - Notice to Appear
++ Exceptions to Removal Proceedings under INA Section 240-
expedited removal, reinstatement of removal order
++ Basic Immigration Court Practice and Procedures - Overview,
EOIR Practice Manual
++ Bond Hearings - ineligibility, Joseph hearings
++ Master Hearings and Individual Hearings - pleadings, an
attorney's role and responsibilities
++ Motions to Reopen- in absentia orders, motions to apply for
new reli
++ Appeals - Form EOIR 26, BIA Practice Manual

SECOND Phone Session on May 20: Grounds For Removal

++ Grounds of Inadmissibility under INA Section 212
++ Grounds for Removal under INA Section 237
++ Criminal grounds of Removal- categories of crimes that trigger
removal
++ Aggravated Felonies- convictions that are considered
aggravated felonies and their implications

THIRD Phone Session on June 10: Overview of Relief From Removal

++ Voluntary Departure- pre-hearing vs. post-hearing, benefits
++ Asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention
Against Torture - eligibility, discretion, bars
++ Cancellation of Removal (LPR vs. non-LPR) - eligibility,
bars, discretionary factors
++ Adjustment of status- jurisdiction of IJ, requirements,
discretion
++ Waivers- 212(h), 237(a)(1)(H), 212(i)
++ NACARA- who is eligible and the latest developments
++ TPS- circumstances where TPS can be granted by an IJ and
eligibility requirements
++ Other potential relief in removal proceedings

For more information and to register see: Online:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200910.shtm. Fax form:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200910.pdf.
_________________________________________________________________
3. ARTICLES

(a) The Long Arm Of The Lawless

Fred Burton and Scott Stewart write "Most kidnapping for ransom
that does happen in the United States occurs within immigrant
communities."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-burton.shtm
http://www.http://www.stratfor.com/

(b) When Passion Meets Recession

Michelle LaBrosse writes "Whether you can get Mr. Recession to
leave tomorrow, or if he decides to stick around for a while
longer, just get on with your life."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-labrosse.shtm
http://www.cheetahlearning.com/

(c) Immigrants Of The Week: Dov Frohman Bentchkowsky, and Alfredo Cho

Greg Siskind celebrates the achievements of these select
immigrants.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0415-siskind.shtm
http://www.visalaw.com/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
_________________________________________________________________
4. NEWS

(a) DHS Releases QA On Biological Relationship Testing

DHS released the comments, questions, and answers from the
Teleconference on Biological Relationship Testing: Opportunities
and Challenges held on October 30, 2008.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0415-biological.shtm
_________________________________________________________________
5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
NYC - Established boutique law firm seeks experienced paralegal
who desires to work from home, part-time. We specialize in O-1
and EB-1A in the arts and entertainment, with a selection of H-1,
L-1 and family cases. The ideal candidate will: 1) have
experience in our practice area, 2) have an interest and talent
for organizing, excerpting and summarizing evidence in a lengthy
submission letter (for O-1 and EB-1 cases), 3) be self-
motivating, and will 4) work efficiently, timely and in an
organized fashion. We communicate via emails and couriers. The
candidate will augment our current team of telecommuting
paralegals. We project 5-15 cases per month. The candidate must
have necessary computer equipment, software and skills for this
position. We pay by the hour or per case. Please forward
detailed resume, writing sample for EB-1A case, and two
references to: mailto:777lawyernyc@gmail.com.

(b) Case Management Technology
Offering enterprise-level software and unparalleled US-based
support, ImmigrationTracker
http://www.immigrationtracker.com
is the most flexible and dependable immigration management
solution on the market today. Designed by immigration attorneys
and paralegals, ImmigrationTracker is often praised for its ease
of use, intuitive features, and built-in immigration knowledge.
As one of our customers noted, "If we had two years and unlimited
funds to design our ideal immigration management system, Tracker
would be it." Phil Curtis, Chin & Curtis. Find out for yourself
why Tracker is the choice of: 83% of practicing Past Presidents
of the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association, through
June 2007); 86% of the 25 largest immigration law firms (IndUS
Business Journal 2006); 75% of the AmLaw 200 (largest US law
firms, American Lawyer Media, 2006); 3x as many globally ranked
immigration attorneys as compared with other software vendors
(Chambers Global and the International Who's Who of Business
Immigration Lawyers, 2007). Schedule your private demo: Call
1-888-466-8757 ext. 278 or email
mailto:sales@immigrationtracker.com.

(c) Translation Services
Eurasia Translations, Inc. has been proud to serve immigration
attorneys and individuals since 1993 with the translation of
personal documents, academic credentials, criminal clearance
letters, etc. Our customers can rest assured that all of our
translations are prepared in accordance with USCIS requirements
and are accompanied by a notarized certificate of accuracy. For
more information, please call 888-887-1884 or visit our website.
http://eurasia-usa.com
For a free quote, please complete
http://www.eurasia-usa.com/quoteRequestForm.html
or fax your document at 818-907-9763.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Headlines

(a) Report: Immigration Reform is Basic Economics for FL

The dollars and cents of immigration reform make a lot of sense
for the beleaguered U.S. economy.

(b) Judge Declares Illegal Immigration Measures Moot

A Columbia County judge has declared an anti-illegal immigration
measure and ordinance unenforceable and moot because of conflicts
with federal law and various state authorities.

(c) Making This the Year of Immigration

President Obama has promised the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
that he'll put comprehensive immigration reform on his priority
list this year, and he'll make the same point when he meets with
Latin American leaders, including the president of Mexico, later
this week.

(d) Barack's Border Battle: President Obama Must Win Immigration
Reform

White House aides have let it be known he intends to push for
comprehensive immigration reform this year - on top of health
care reform, a big energy agenda and rescuing the American
financial system.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0415.shtm#Headlines
________________________________________________________________
7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) Immigration Event - New York, NY
'Intelligent Immigration Reform: A Real-World Legislative
Approach', 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009 The New
School, 66 West 12th Street,
http://www.newschool.edu/eventDetail.aspx?id=26744. Space is
limited, so please register by April 15, 2009, by completing this
online registration form http://19836.rsvpmenow.com. Print out
and present the ticket(s) at the check-in desk when you arrive at
the event.
_________________________________________________________________
8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
I would like to answer Alma's letter's question (04/14/09 ID),
"What in the world are we afraid of? It is not, as Franklin
Delano Roosevelt said, " ... nothing to fear but fear itself." It
is the reality of what would happen if the US opened its southern
border to some of the poorest countries in the world. That
reality is millions and millions of Mexicans and Central
Americans heading northward to the land of opportunity as both
political and economic refugees - until the jobs cease to exist,
or the US is turned into Mexico. Like Alma, I do not believe the
"wall" is the answer. But they tell us the wall serves other
purposes, like making it more difficult for drug traffickers. I
believe law enforcement could end the drug trade. But so long as
America supports Afghanistan, the largest exporter of heroin
poppies in the world, why worry about Mexico, when we can just
cut it off at the source - a source we control? Ponder that.
Alma's letter refers to Elkhart, Indiana, capital of the US
recreational vehicle industry, whose factories have lured illegal
workers from south of the border for decades, profiting by low
wages and work ethic, but suffering from the crime and change of
cultural flavor it has contributed to that area. Because of the
drop in RV sales, according to Alma's letter, I suppose we can
now expect Elkhart's illegals to be flipping burgers, instead of
manufacturing RV's, and the ones that can't find jobs flipping
burgers will undoubtedly return to whence they came. That seems
to be the natural order of things, and if this recession
continues, there may be no need for "CIR" (i.e. Amnesty) and we
can get on with true and necessary immigration reform.
David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA

(b) Dear Editor:
Could we have a tribune to tell our story about the cruelty of
waiting for 10 years for the endless delay the Visa Bulletin
posts every month? What is the grief involved in the need to see
our loved ones and be reunited with them? (see 04/14/09 ID
comment).
interested ID reader
_________________________________________________________________
The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to a
colleague!

Publisher: Sam Udani Legal Editor: Michele Kim ISSN:1930-062X

An Important disclaimer! The information provided on this page is
not legal advice. Transmission of this information is not
intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, an
attorney-client relationship. Readers must not act upon any
information without first seeking advice from a qualified
attorney. Copyright 1999-2009 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM.
Send correspondence and articles to editor@ilw.com. Letters and
articles may be edited and may be published and otherwise used in
any medium. The views expressed in letters and articles do not
necessarily represent the views of ILW.COM.
_________________________________________________________________
ILW.COM - the leading immigration law publisher
ILW.COM, PO Box 1830, New York, NY 10156
Over 50,000 pages of free information!
http://www.ilw.com/

Immigration Daily - http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/
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Apr 14 - Widow Penalty

-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------

April 14, 2009

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0414.shtm

Items:
1. Comment: Widow Penalty
2. Focus: Family-Based Immigration: Nuts And Bolts
3. Articles:
    (a) Open Season For New H-1Bs by Alan Lee, Esq.
    (b) America's Loss Is The World's Gain: America's Newest
    Immigrant Entrepreneurs by Vivek Wadhwa et. al for the
    Kauffman Foundation
    (c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification by Joel Stewart
4. News:
    (a) DHHS On Age Determinations Of Aliens In Custody
    (b) DOL Announces New iCERT System
5. Classifieds:
    (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
    (b) Immigration Law Certificate
    (c) Expert Witness Services
    (d) J-1 Visa Program
6. Headlines:
    (a) Immigration Reform On Obama's List
    (b) U.S. Citizens Have Been Accidentally Caught Up In
    Immigration Crackdown, AP Says
    (c) A Poor Excuse
    (d) Tancredo At UNC For Illegal Immigration Talk
7. ComingsNGoings:
    (a) Immigration Event - Washington DC
8. Letters From:
    (a) David D. Murray, Esq.
    (b) Alma

http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0414.shtm

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1. COMMENT

Widow Penalty

A Miami Herald editorial says "Of the many ways that U.S.
immigration law is unfair to foreigners who are trying to become
citizens, the "widow's penalty" is among the most cruel." For the
full editorial, see here.
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/national/story/664597.html

We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by
writing to mailto:editor@ilw.com.
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2. FOCUS

Family-Based Immigration: Nuts And Bolts

Our new book, Family-Based Immigration: Nuts & Bolts; Editor:
Charles Wheeler of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
(CLINIC) features:

++ Chapters: Immediate Relatives And The Preference System,
Overview Of The Application Process For Permanent Residence,
Adjustment Of Status, Consular Processing, Immigrating Through
Marriage, Grounds Of Inadmissibility, Waivers Of Inadmissibility,
Affidavit Of Support, Self-Petitions For Abused Spouses And
Children, & Ethics

++ 35 Appendices include: Sample Request For Criminal History,
Documenting I-130 Petitions, Sample Motion To Reinstate I-130,
Consular Processing Instruction Package, Consular Processing
Appointment Package, Suggested Evidence Of Bona Fide Marriage,
I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(h) (Criminal Convictions),
I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(i) (Fraud Or
Misrepresentation), I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(a)(9)
(B)(v) (Unlawful Presence), & I-212, Request For Permission To
Reapply For Admission After Deportation

++ CD-ROM includes: relevant regulatory sections from 8 CFR, 22
CFR, etc., many forms from USCIS, DOS, SSA & IRS, significant
statutory provisions, key BIA & Federal cases, selected USCIS
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3. ARTICLES

(a) Open Season For New H-1Bs

Alan Lee, Esq. writes "Looking at the news from U.S.C.I.S. during
the past few days on its receipt of FY-2010 H-1B petition
filings, it appears that H-1B season is open again and that the
cap will not be filled for the approximate 85,000 visa slots for
at least a month."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0414-lee.shtm
http://www.alanleelaw.com/english/profile.htm

(b) America's Loss Is The World's Gain: America's Newest
Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Vivek Wadhwa et. al for the Kauffman Foundation write "We find
that, though restrictive immigration policies caused some
returnees to depart the US, the
most significant factors in the decision to return home were
career opportunities, family ties, and quality of life.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0414-wadhwa.pdf
http://www.kauffman.org

(c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification

Joel Stewart writes "[E]mployers must be sure that second
preference applications fall within the general guidelines of the DOL."
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0414-stewart.shtm
http://blogs.ilw.com/joelstewart/

To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
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4. NEWS

(a) DHHS On Age Determinations Of Aliens In Custody

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee
Resettlement issued instructions on how to determine the age of
aliens in the custody of HHS and DHS.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0414-age.pdf

(b) DOL Announces New iCERT System

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced the
implementation of a new one-stop visa portal system.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0414-icert.shtm
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5. CLASSIFIEDS

(a) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
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who desires to work from home, part-time. We specialize in O-1
and EB-1A in the arts and entertainment, with a selection of H-1,
L-1 and family cases. The ideal candidate will: 1) have
experience in our practice area, 2) have an interest and talent
for organizing, excerpting and summarizing evidence in a lengthy
submission letter (for O-1 and EB-1 cases), 3) be self-
motivating, and will 4) work efficiently, timely and in an
organized fashion. We communicate via emails and couriers. The
candidate will augment our current team of telecommuting
paralegals. We project 5-15 cases per month. The candidate must
have necessary computer equipment, software and skills for this
position. We pay by the hour or per case. Please forward
detailed resume, writing sample for EB-1A case, and two
references to: mailto:777lawyernyc@gmail.com.

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and regulations with the Immigration Law Studies Certificate
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understanding of the laws, regulations, and processes surrounding
the status of immigrants in the US, including family and
employment-based immigration and deportation defense. It is
designed for individuals working in law firms, companies,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations where they
interact with immigrants and immigrant legal concerns on a
regular basis and would therefore benefit from greater knowledge
of the laws and regulations surrounding immigration. Beginning
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information on class schedules, tuition and fees, course
applications and to register, see here.
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(c) Expert Witness Services
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http://www.muslimworldexpert.com
Dr. Shaul M. Gabbay is pleased to offer expert testimony on
immigrants from Muslim countries/societies, including the former
Soviet Union (USSR). I have testified in 150+ Immigration Court
cases nationwide (asylum, cancellation of removal) and to USCIS
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rates. For more info, including detailed biography + testimonials
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Please contact me with any additional questions: Dr. Shaul M.
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International Studies, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado,
mailto:sgabbay@du.edu, (303) 871-2560. For countries outside of
my expertise, I may be able to recommend an expert in that area.

(d) J-1 Visa Program
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Current, a service of AIESEC U.S., a leader in international
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requirements and a complete list of occupational categories,
visit http://www.globalcurrentexchanges.org
or email Melany Hamner at
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6. Headlines

(a) Immigration Reform On Obama's List

The decision to tackle immigration reform this year could be a
smart move by the Obama administration. Or it couldn't come at a
worse time.

(b) U.S. Citizens Have Been Accidentally Caught Up In Immigration
Crackdown, AP Says

The AP documented 55 such cases - citizens detained for anything
from a day to five years. Immigration lawyers say there are
actually hundreds of such cases.

(c) A Poor Excuse

The federal government hasn't had enough time to think about this
age-old problem? Please.

(d) Tancredo At UNC For Illegal Immigration Talk

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, a leading critic of U.S.
immigration policy, will be in Chapel Hill on Tuesday to speak
against the admission of illegal immigrants to colleges and
universities.

For links to the above stories see here:
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0414.shtm#Headlines
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7. ComingsNGoings

Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,
see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm

(a) Immigration Event - Washington DC
'Abuse Rampant in Fraudulent Tax Returns'. Release of report: The
Earned Income Tax Credit and Illegal Immigration: A Study in
Fraud, Abuse, and Liberal Activism, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14,
2009, National Press Club, 13th Floor, Zenger Room 529 14th St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C.
http://www.thesocialcontract.com/events/press_conf_2009apr14.html
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8. LETTERS

Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to
300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archives
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm

(a) Dear Editor:
Since private enterprise banking has clearly failed worldwide,
the American economy will not recover if the government does not
rein them in through a strict and permanent regulation of the
banking industry, chartering all banks doing business here, and
establishing standard rules of accounting. As a nation, America
will fail unless the federal regulators do their jobs, especially
the regulators at the SEC, and unless the government regulates
the credit card industry and its exorbitant and usurious interest
rates, and unless the US stops its warring as the world's savior,
and unless the tax code is revised and simplified, including the
elimination of the corporate tax, installing a fair, unsheltered
sliding-scale minimum tax based on all gross income over $25,000,
while at the same time reinstating an investment tax credit
against further taxation to encourage investment in hard goods by
the rich, rather than in worthless paper, and unless the US
protects American manufacturing jobs by modestly raising import
tariffs, and taxing outsourced foreign labor as an import. And it
will fail unless the anti-immigrationists and their political
cohorts awaken and recognize that American employers need
qualified and educated foreign talent in high-tech, health care,
science and other arenas, and that America needs a ready and
reliable source of temporary stoop-labor on a regulated, but
easily obtainable basis, and unless politicians become honest,
and until Americans take responsibility for their own actions. As
Robert Yang's letters have so often mentioned, we live in a
global economy. The current financial crisis should make us
acutely aware that today, all countries are inter-dependant. It
is a shame that in this age of technological advancement, the
sociological ideology of mankind remains mired in archaic
traditional thinking, with respect for humanity low in the
priorities of the collective world governments, and, sadly, the
United Nations.
David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA

(b) Dear Editor:
I have been a proponent of open borders for a long time. I am
disgusted by those walls. What in the world are we afraid of?
We operated without walls for many, many years ... with Mexicans
coming and going to work here. It's interesting, I think, that
even though there is a 19% unemployment in Elkhart, Indiana,
those laid off workers say they refuse to 'flip burgers'. Well,
the Illegals will flip burgers. Shows you the mentality of of the
know-nothings.
Alma
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