-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------
February 18, 2011
http://www.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/digest/2011,0218.shtm
ITEMS
1. Comment: Letters This Week - This week we received letters
from Joseph Whalen and David Nachman. You can read it and comment
on it here.
http://blogs.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/2011/02/17_attacks_in_mexico.html#comments
Alternatively you can email your letters to mailto:editor@ilw.com
2. Article: The Secure Communities Program: Unanswered Questions
And Continuing Concerns by Michele Waslin of the Immigration
Policy Center
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2011,0218-waslin.pdf
3. Article: What is Education-Based Marketing? by Trey Ryder
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2011,0218-ryder.shtm
4. Article: How A Lawyer Can Sell Like A Doctor by Larry Bodine
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2011,0218-bodine.shtm
5. Bloggings: BIA Precedent Decision: Matter of Michael Alexander
Nelson by Matthew Kolken
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2011,0218-kolken.shtm
6. News: USCIS Publishes Transcript Of Press Conference On
Strategic Goals And Initiatives For 2011
http://www.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/news/2011,0218-uscis.pdf
7. News: DOL Publishes FAQs On H-1B, H-1B1 And E-3 Programs
http://www.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/news/2011,0218-dol.pdf
8. News: DHS Publishes Handbook For Safeguarding Personally
Identifiable Information
http://www.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/news/2011,0218-dhs.pdf
9. Focus: Physicians For Experts
ILW.COM is pleased to announce "Physicians For Experts", a new 3-
part telephone seminar series with Robert Aronson (discussion
leader), Ingrid Brey, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Kristen Harris, Wendy
Hess, Jennifer Minear, Rita Sostrin and others. The curriculum is
as follows:
FIRST Phone Session on February 24: Waivers & Nonimmigrant Visa
Options
++Update on J-1 Waivers
++Conrad Waiver Program
++H-1B: Dealing with the H-1B Cap for IMGs
++Neufeld Memo: Who really employs physicians?
++Alternative Nonimmigrant Options
++What to do if there is no J-1 Waiver
SECOND Phone Session on March 17: Permanent Resident Options
++Choosing the Right Option: NIW vs. LC
++Update on National Interest Waivers: Post Schneider
++Drafting the L/C for IMGs
++Business Necessity Issues
++Portability Challenges for IMGs
THIRD Phone Session on April 21: The Physician Workforce &
Need/Opportunities for IMGs
++Current & Future Shortages in Domestic Physician Workforce
++Why is there a need for special provisions for IMGs?
++Practice patterns of IMGs: Gap Filling Services
++Future Possibilities for IMG practice
Wednesday, February 23 is the deadline to sign up. For more info,
including speaker bios, detailed curriculum, and registration
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10. Headline: USCIS plan to computerize immigration files looks
good on paper - but can't get off ground http://ow.ly/3Z0VH
11. Headline: Bill allowing in-state tuition rate for illegal
immigrants in Colo. clears education panel http://ow.ly/3Z0Tm
12. Headline: Immigration advocates gather in Newark to protest
proposed Essex County detention center http://ow.ly/3Z0OV
13. Headline: Debate rivals skewer Emanuel on immigration reform
http://ow.ly/3Z0Lw
14. Headline: Immigration bill to go to Indiana Senate
http://ow.ly/3Z0HI
15. Headline: Kern County loses immigration detention contract
http://ow.ly/3Z0F0
16. Headline: Trial on Neb. city's immigration law set for 2012
http://ow.ly/3Z0B5
17. Headline: Kansas unveils Arizona-like bill targeting illegals
http://ow.ly/3Z0mZ
18. Headline: U.S. Hardens Its Stance On Immigrant Policy
http://ow.ly/3Z0iH
19. Headline: Immigration authorities to audit more than 1,000
firms http://ow.ly/3Z0du
20. Headline: 'Sanctuary city' bills catching heat
http://ow.ly/3Z08V
21. Headline: For Immigration Agents, Slaying Highlights Perils
http://ow.ly/3Z06B
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CLASSIFIEDS
1. Help Wanted: Immigration Attorneys
Washington, DC - The Office
of the Chief Counsel (OCC), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security, is seeking
experienced attorneys with 3+ years demonstrated experience in
immigration law for the position of Chief Transformation Counsel
in Washington, D.C. The attorney will serve as advisor to the
USCIS Chief Counsel and USCIS Deputy Chief Counsel, and to the
USCIS Chief, Office of Transformation Coordination. The Chief
Transformation Counsel's responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, providing advice on all immigration legal, policy,
and regulatory matters arising within the USCIS Transformation
program -- including immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions;
family-based, employment-based, and diversity visas; issues
related to change, extension and adjustment of status; adoptions;
naturalization and citizenship; parole; employment authorization;
and alien registration. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree
from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar
(any jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of post-
J.D. experience in immigration law. For more info, key in Job
Announcement Number: COU-CIS-2011-0002 at
http://www.usajobs.com/. Submit cover letter, resume, and writing
sample (max. 10 pps.) to: mailto:Stephen.Bell@dhs.gov. Must be
received by close of business, Friday, March 18, 2011. Position
is at the GS-15 level.
2. Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan boutique immigration law firm
http://www.levittandneedleman.com
seeks an associate attorney with 0-3 years of experience in
business immigration including full range of NIV, IV, PERM cases,
as well as some family-based and related immigration matters.
Excellent writing, analytical, communication and case management
skills to handle a large, diverse case load in a fast-paced firm.
Email resume and cover letter to Marcia N. Needleman at
mailto:mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com.
3. Help Wanted: Immigration Attorneys
Dallas, TX - Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL),
http://www.balglobal.com
a global corporate immigration law firm with various offices in
the United States is seeking experienced attorneys with a minimum
of three to eight years practicing business immigration law, for
our Dallas office. Our attorneys work in a fast-paced, high
volume practice and utilize carefully developed procedures,
advanced practice tools, and a state-of-the-art case management
system. Experience in a range of business immigration matters,
the ability to provide exceptional client service, experience
managing teams of legal assistants, and superb analytical,
organizational and case management skills required. The ideal
candidate must have demonstrated success as a principle manager
of a large client, have supervised other attorneys and taken full
responsibility/accountability for team performance and results,
have demonstrated experience in training and developing
attorneys and paralegals as well as have excellent communication
and leadership skills. We strive for excellence in legal practice
in a collegial environment, promoting cooperation and learning
from each other. We offer competitive salary and benefits.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample and
salary requirement via email with the subject Attorney
Candidate-(Dallas) to
mailto:dallascareers@balglobal.com.
4. J1 Visa Program
Fast, easy application process; 48-hour processing; $995
processing fee. Welcome to HTP's world of international
exchanges. We are a Department of State designated sponsor of the
intern and trainee programs. We are the go-to sponsor for
numerous immigration attorneys. Email mailto:mario@htp-usa.com,
call 404.843.0688 or find us on the web at
http://www.htp-usa.com
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filing of 20+ essential forms and gives you access to client
relationship management and practice management tools, group
calendaring, emails, notes, reports, billing and invoicing
modules, automatic email alerts and reminders, document storage
and assembly, and many other immigration management tools. The
online library of customizable questionnaires, letters & email
templates, ability for clients to check case status online.
Compliancy modules: I9, LCA, AR 11, PERM, optional services:
credit card processing, Outlook & QuickBooks integration. An ISO
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providing leading edge technology solutions for all sizes, from
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corporations, universities and non-profit organizations since
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practice's needs. Schedule a complimentary online demonstration
by calling (925) 244-0600 or emailing mailto:info@INSZoom.com.
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ReadersWrite
1. ReadersWrite: Yesterday's Discussion
http://blogs.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/2011/02/17_attacks_in_mexico.html#comments
2. ReadersWrite: Today's Discussion
http://blogs.ilw.com/immigrationdaily/2011/02/18_letters_this_week.html#comments
To submit an Article for consideration, write to
mailto:editor@ilw.com
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ComingsNGoings
ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event February 24, Washington, DC -
The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs along
with the Institute for the Study of International Migration is
pleased to present "Religion and U.S. Immigration Reform" with
Susan Martin, Richard Land, Kevin Appleby, Melanie Nezer and
Raleigh Bailey. To RSVP, see
http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/events/religion-and-us-immigration-reform.
Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words at
no charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com.
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