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Mar 30 - EB-5 Workshop Early Bird Deadline

Comment: EB-5 Workshop Early Bird Deadline
The EB-5 Workshop will be held on Thursday April 26, 2012 in New York, NY. The speakers are Jose Latour, Brandon Meyer, Elisabeth Peng, Mona Shah, Dave Souders, Cletus M. Weber and other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as follows:

Session 1: An Economist's View - EB5 Projects from Inception to Completion

• The role of the economist
• Overview of regional economics and input-output modeling
• Working within USCIS parameters: NAICS codes, regional center boundaries, what a TEA should look like, which "jobs" count
• Current challenges

Session 2: Securities Law Issues

• EB-5 Projects as securities
• Investor Qualifications
• Reg. D. and Reg. S. Exemptions
• Disclosure Requirements
• Broker - Dealer
• Right of Rescission

Session 3: Perfecting the I-924 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

Session 4:The EB-5 Program from the point of view of an established regional center

• History and past projects
• Recent changes and looking into the crystal ball
• Immigration law issues consistently seen from a Regional Center perspective

Session 5: Perfecting the I-526 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

Session 6: Source of Funds

• Source documentation and tracing
• Tax and licensing complience
• Currency control restriction
• Curent trends and challenges

Session 7: Perfecting the I-829 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

Session 8: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• When to co-counsel and when to use experts
• Avoiding and managing conflicts of interest
• Advising (or not advising) clients about investments
• Finder's fees
• Professional liability insurance considerations

For details on curriculum, speaker bios, and registration information, please see: here. For the fax form, see here. Don't delay, act today!

Article: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Publishes New, Proposed Form I-9 by Delisa Futch

Articles: Immigrant of the week : Somi Ali and Simon Cho by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: H-1B Cap Opens April 2 by Chris Musillo

Bloggings: Immigration, and the Health Care Debate: Part 2 by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: Will this newspaper story appear on January 22, 2013? By Roger Algase

News: USCIS Announces TPS For Syria

Focus: Physicians For Experts
Tuesday, April 3 is the deadline to sign up for the Thursday, April 5 phone session of "Physicians For Experts" with Greg Siskind, Roberta Freedman, Kristen Harris, Jennifer Minear, Elissa Taub, and other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as follows:

FIRST Phone Session on April 5: Basic Issues in Physicians Immigration

• How do doctors get to the US?
• Choosing between the J-1 and the H-1B paths
• J-1 waivers
• Post-training H-1B options
• Other non-immigrant options
• Green card options for MDs

SECOND Phone Session on May 17: Advanced Topics on J Waivers

• Curriculum Coming Soon

THIRD Phone Session on June 7: Advanced Program on Physician H-1B and Permanent Resident

• Curriculum Coming Soon

Tuesday, April 3 is the deadline to sign up. For more info, including speaker bios, detailed curriculum, and registration information, please see: Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201203.shtm. Fax form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201203.pdf. Don't delay, sign up today.

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Headline: Mar 29 - Supremes On Fleuti http://ow.ly/9XQf4
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Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegals

Reston, VA - Goel & Anderson has openings for experienced Business Immigration Paralegals. Candidates should have 3-5+ years of business immigration experience (NIV and IV) with a top-tier immigration practice or in-house corporate immigration department and be able to work in a high-volume case-processing environment. Experience with corporate immigration compliance and/or global immigration matters is a plus. All positions involve extensive client contact and applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding organizational and time management skills, and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. An undergraduate degree is required. Immigration paralegals at Goel & Anderson work on challenging assignments and benefit from rewarding and stable career opportunities. Goel & Anderson offers highly competitive salaries, outstanding benefits (including fully paid PPO Health, Dental, and generous 401(k) match), and opportunities for sustained career growth. Qualified candidates are invited to apply with resume and cover letter to careers@goellaw.com. All submissions will be kept strictly confidential. No phone calls please

Help Wanted: Miscellaneous

New York, NY - Alpina Digital is seeking an on-site graphic artist for design, DTP, and prepress. The skills required for this position include working knowledge of graphic designing software in a MAC environment. The artist is required to have skills and abilities in the following areas: Quark 8, Adobe CS 5.0 Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, desk-top publishing, knowledge of prepress imposition of print form, strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and must be able to multi-task. Alpina Digital is primarily an on-demand digital quick print company offering full service digital copy, design, print & mailing communications. The graphic designer is paid bi-weekly plus benefits. Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter and resume to nev@nevone.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

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Letters of the Week: Gladys Farris, R. Yang, Don Miller (2), Honza Prcha

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event

April 11, New York, NY - The NYC Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium is pleased to present the impact of immigration on Early Care & Education in New York City. For more information, see http://nycchildcareconsortium.org/2012ImmigrationForum.html.

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Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Mar 29 - Supremes On Fleuti

Comment: Supremes On Fleuti - Yesterday, the Supreme Court declined to allow for the retroactive application of a federal law that permits the government to remove Green Card holders with some types or classes of criminal convictions if they leave the United States. Years ago, the white collar crime of which the petitioner was convicted was not cause for deportation; people in the petitioner's shoes could travel abroad for brief periods without jeopardizing their legal status. Two years after his conviction, a change in the law meant Green Card holders convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, like the petitioner, would be in greater jeopardy of being deported and the law allowed for the denial of re-entry to lawful permanent residents who had such convictions and traveled abroad, even if briefly. Yesterday, the Supreme Court held that the law should not be retroactively applied to people like the petitioner. "Guided by the deeply rooted presumption against retroactive legislation, we hold that §1101(a)(13)(C)(v) does not apply to Vartelas' conviction," wrote Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the majority opinion, "The impact of Vartelas' brief travel abroad on his per-manent resident status is therefore determined not by IIRIRA, but by the legal regime in force at the time of his conviction." The Fleuti Doctrine is not retroactively removed by IIRIRA. Scroll to see the case below.

Article: Consular Corner: March 2012 by Liam Schwartz

Article: Two Companies Ordered to Pay Penalties for Missing I-9s by John Fay

Article: Discrediting "Self Deportation" As Immigration Policy By Michele Waslin for the Immigration Policy Center

Bloggings: Guest Post: Immigration-Reform Duplicity: The Obama Administration's New Temporary Worker Rules by Leon Sequeira

Bloggings: House Hearing Doubles Down on GOP Anti-Immigration Message by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: In the Presidential Election the Lesser of Two Evils is Still Evil by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: New Handbook on Best Asylum Practices in the US and UK by Jason Dzubow

Bloggings: What does President Obama's position on health care reform have to do with immigration? Perhaps more than meets the eye. By Roger Algase

News: Vartelas V. Holder (Supreme Court, March 28, 2012)

News: DOL Releases FAQs On H-1B, H-1B1 And E-3 Programs

News:DOS Publishes Notice On Schedule Of Fees For Consular Services

News: DHS Publishes Notice On Syrian TPS

News: DOJ Settles Document Abuse Claim Against Ross Stores

News: DOJ Resolves Allegations Of Discrimination With Onward Healthcare

Focus: The Physician Immigration Book - Shipping Now
ILW.COM is pleased to announce The Physician Immigration Book edited by Robert Aronson. Contributors are: Mary Amundson, Robert Aronson, Lisa Atkins, Therese Bart, Janice Bianco, Ingrid Brey, Brian Bruner, Elise Bruner, Jacqueline Bucar, Lisa Claypool, Kristi Crawford, Karen Dean, Alex Dgebuadze, Robert Divine, Goldie Domingue, Maria Fritzinger Elias, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Roberta Freedman, Kristen Harris, Wendy Hess, Dayna Kelly, Khorzad Mehta, Jennifer Minear, Bruce Morrison, George Newman, Elizabeth Neuwirth, Ana Pottratz Acosta, Karen Pollins, Jennell Prentice, Elizabeth Quinn, Michelle Scimecca, Suzanne Seltzer, Carl Shusterman, Greg Siskind, Rita Sostrin, Tim Skinner, Sarah Peterson Strensrud, Margaret Stock, Hamel Vyas, Tracy Wallowicz, David Ware, Nathan Waxman, Andrew Wizner and Robert Whitehill
The book outline is as follows:
INTRODUCTION

• Healthigration: Immigration Meets Healthcare Reform by Robert Aronson

THE PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE AND HEALTHCARE REALITIES

• U.S. Physician Workforce Policy And The Role Of International Medical Graduates: Modest Proposals For A New Era by Kristen Harris
• Immigration Attorneys And In-House Recruiters: The Essential Connection by Tim Skinner and Jennell Prentice
• Rural Healthcare & Conrad 30 J-1 Waivers by Mary Amundson, and Therese Bart

THE J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM: VIEWS FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE

• The Evolution Of The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program And The Foreign Residence Obligation: How They Developed To Control Employment In Graduate Medical Education By International Medical Graduates by Ingrid K. Brey
• ECFMG Role in Administering the J-1 Physician Program by Eleanor Fitzpatrick & Tracy Wallowicz
• J-1 Clinical Training For Physicians: Institutional Consideration & Concepts by Lisa E. Claypool and Hamel Vyas
• International Medical Graduates And The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program: Institutional Roles And Responsibilities by Janice Bianco

STARTING THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS: THE ART OF THE CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS

• Physician Intake And Issue Spotting by Robert S. Whitehill

J-1 WAIVER STRATEGY AND PRACTICE FOR PHYSICIANS

• 50 Ways To 30 Waivers: The Conrad State 30 Program by Suzanne Seltzer
• Fundamentals And Relevance Of Underserved Designations by Robert D. Aronson
• Interested Government Agency (IGA) Clinical Waiver Programs by Goldie C. Domingue
• The New Veterans Health Administration - Again? by Michelle M. Eaton Scimecca
• J-1 Waivers Through the U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS) - Promoting Excellence And Impact In Biomedical Research by Elizabeth Quinn

H-1B TEMPORARY WORKER CONSIDERATIONS AND STRATEGY FOR PHYSICIANS

• Brief Overview Of Physician's Use Of H-1B Visa Category by George S. Newman
• H-1B Visas For Physicians-In-Training: A Marathon Or An Obstacle Course? by Alexander Dgebuadze and Rita Sostrin
• Tracking The Intractable: H-1B Fulfillment Issues For International Medical Graduates by Khorzad Mehta
• A Look At Selected Cutting Edge Issues For H1-B International Medical Graduates by Andrew L. Wizner
• CSpouses Should Derive More H-1B Time Along With The Green Card Process by Robert Divine
• Who Calls The Shots: The Corporate Practice Of Medicine And Defining The Employer In H-1B Physician Cases by Jacqueline D. Bucar and Elizabeth M. Neuwirth

ASSESSING ALL POSSIBILITIES: OTHER NONIMMIGRANT VISA OPTIONS FOR PHYSICIANS

• Alternative Non-Immigrant Visa Options For International Medical Graduates by Roberta Freedman and Lisa Atkins
• Canadian Physicians - Separate And Unequal by Carl Shusterman

LONG TERM OPTIONS: PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND NATURALIZATION

• Threading The Needle: Counseling The International Medical Graduate On Options For Lawful Permanent Residence by Jennifer A. Minear
• Traversing The Permanent Residence Landscape For International Medical Graduates: A Comparative Analysis by Brian T. Bruner
• Take One Aspirin And A Zantac Before Proceeding: The Alien Labor Certification Process For Physicians by Wendy Castor Hess, Karen M. Pollins and Maria P. Fritzinger Elias
• "Establishing Business Necessity In Physician Labor Certification: Is It Ever A Necessity? by Dayna Kelly
• "The Special Handling Labor Certification In The Context Of Medical Schools by David Ware
• Obtaining The NIW Attestation Letter Of Support: Practical Guidance And Considerations by Elise Bruner
• Searching For The Five-Year Cure: Eligibility Issues Following Completion Of The Employment Obligation In NIW Cases by Robert Aronson and Ana Pottratz Acosta
• Twelve Years After: Six Post - NYSDOT Physician NIWs: 2010 Update by Nathan Waxman and Karen L. Dean
• Military Service As An Option For Foreign Health Care Professionals by Margaret D. Stock

COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

• The Legacy Of Kutty: Does Kutty Change Who Is Responsible For Paying H-1B Attorney Fees? by Sarah Peterson Stensrud

DESIGNING A BETTER MOUSETRAP: SOME THOUGHTS ON LEGISLATIVE REFORM

• The Legislative Horizon For Physician Immigration by Greg Siskind
• A Simpler Future For FMGs - The MD Visa by Bruce A. Morrison

For more info on The Physician Immigration Book and to order:
Online: http://www.ilw.com/books/ThePhysicianImmigrationBook.shtm
By Fax: http://www.ilw.com/books/ThePhysicianImmigrationBook.pdf

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Help Wanted: Miscellaneous

New York, NY - Alpina Digital is seeking an on-site graphic artist for design, DTP, and prepress. The skills required for this position include working knowledge of graphic designing software in a MAC environment. The artist is required to have skills and abilities in the following areas: Quark 8, Adobe CS 5.0 Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, desk-top publishing, knowledge of prepress imposition of print form, strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and must be able to multi-task. Alpina Digital is primarily an on-demand digital quick print company offering full service digital copy, design, print & mailing communications. The graphic designer is paid bi-weekly plus benefits. Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter and resume to harish@alpina.net.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

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Letters of the Week: R. Yang, Don Miller (2), Honza Prchal

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event

March 29,Teleconference - Secretary Napolitano announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be extended to eligible Syrian nationals as of March 29, 2012. Please join USCIS officials in a discussion about TPS and other relief measures available to Syrian nationals in the United States on Thursday, March 29 from 4:00-5:00 pm (Eastern). If you plan to join the teleconference, please email at Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.

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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 1995-2012 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.

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Mar 28 - Fictitious Problems Fictitious Solutions

Comment: Fictitious Problems Fictitious Solutions - The Huffington Post reports on a paper called "Unintended Consequences of U.S. Immigration Policy" released by Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. The paper states "Paradoxical as it may seem, U.S. immigration policy often has very little to do with trends and patterns of immigration. Even when policies respond explicitly to shifts in immigration, rarely are they grounded in any real understanding of the forces that govern international migration." The paper points out that international migration flows are shaped by fundamental factors such as demographics of destination and source countries, economic booms and busts, seasonal economic cycles, etc. Immigration laws that seek to regulate such flows through stringent quotas, unrealistic admission standards and arduous paperwork are ineffective, counterproductive and result in unintended consequences. Most of the history of immigration laws consists of trying to solve fictitious "problems" with fictitious "solutions." Please let us know your thoughts by writing to us at editor@ilw.com.

Article: EB-2 Retrogression - Don’t Send Our Best And Brightest Indian And Chinese Master’s and Ph.D. Professionals Home by Blake Miller

Article: One in Five Marketing Emails Sent by Law Firms is Opened by Larry Bodine

Article:Religious Agencies and Refugee Resettlement by James R. Edwards

Bloggings: Report: Obama Administration Fails to Clean-Up Deeply Flawed Immigration Detention System by Matthew Kolken

News: USCIS Announces It Will Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2013 Beginning April 2, 2012

News: USCIS Seeks Public Comment On Revisions To Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9

Focus: The EB-5 Workshop - Early Bird Registration

The EB-5 Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in New York City, NY. The Speakers are Jose Latour, Mona Shah and other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as follows:

Session 1: An Economist's View - EB5 Projects from Inception to Completion

• The role of the economist
• Overview of regional economics and input-output modeling
• Working within USCIS parameters: NAICS codes, regional center boundaries, what a TEA should look like, which "jobs" count
• Current challenges

Session 2: Securities Law Issues

• EB-5 Projects as securities
• Purpose
• Investor Qualifications
• Reg. D. and Reg. S. Exemptions
• Disclosure Requirements
• Broker - Dealer
• Right of Rescission

Session 3: Source of Funds

• Source documentation and tracing
• Tax and licensing complience
• Currency control restriction
• Curent trends and challenges

Session 4: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• When to co-counsel and when to use experts
• Avoiding and managing conflicts of interest
• Advising (or not advising) clients about investments
• Finder's fees
• Professional liability insurance considerations

Session 5: The EB-5 Program from the point of view of an established regional center

• History and past rpojects
• Recent changes and looking into the crystal ball
• Immigration law issues consistently seen from a Regional Center perspective

Session 6: Perfecting the I-526 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

Session 7: Perfecting the I-829 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

Session 8: Perfecting the I-924 Petition

• Basic Information
• Avoiding Requests for Evidence (RFE's)
• Responding to RFE's
• Recent Developments

For details on curriculum, speaker bios, and registration information, please see: http://www.ilw.com/workshops/march2012eb5.shtm. For the fax form, see here. Don't delay, act today! This offer is available only until March 30, 2012!

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

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Letters of the Week: R. Yang, Don Miller, Honza Prchal

ComingsNGoings: New Awards

The American Immigration Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Immigrant Achievement Awards. The Awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of immigrants in innovation and entrepreneurship. The honorees include: Dr. Jane E. Shaw, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, Vineet Singal, Jan and Marica Vilcek. For more information, see http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/events/DCIAA.

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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 1995-2012 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.

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Mar 27 - Forms Galore

Comment: Forms Galore - The forms section is one of the most visited sections of ILW.COM website. It contains over 200 immigration forms from various agencies such as USCIS, DOS, EOIR, DOL and IRS. Many of the forms are fillable for your convenience. To visit the section, see here.

Article: E-Verify More Popular Than The Cool Kids - State Updates and More by Ann Cun

Article: Ninth Circuit Calling Out The Executive Branch On The "Culture of NO!" by Joseph P. Whalen

Bloggings: Where is the outrage? Where are the demonstrations? Where are the protests against America's treatment of minority immigrants? By Roger Algase

News: DHS Publishes Notice On Expansion Of Global Entry Program

News: DHS Releases Testimony On TSA Pre Check Program

News: USCIS Updates H-2B Cap Count

Focus:Removal For Experts
Wednesday, March 28 is the deadline to sign up for the Thursday, March 29 phone session of "Removal For Experts" with Priscillia Suntoso, Barry Frager, Anna Gallagher, Tanya Myers, Lory Rosenberg, Kimberly Sutton, and other speakers to be announced. The curriculum is as follows:

FIRST Phone Session on March 29: Current Issues in Removal Cases:

• Prosecutorial Discretion as a matter of policy: How to present the case?
• PD before IJ in a non-detained setting
• PD before IJ in a detained setting
• PD before ICE, not before IJ
• One Bite to the Apple? What is DHS looking for? Should we take or leave it?
• Joint Motion to Reopen / Motion to Reopen for Prosecutorial Discretion
• Alternatives to Bond

SECOND Phone Session on April 19: Relief and Administrative Review of Removal Proceedings:

• Relief in General
• Administrative Review Before the Board
• Detained and non-detained
• Motions before the Board
• Detained and non-detained
• Stay of Removal Before the Board

THIRD Phone Session on May 10: Hot topics in Federal Review:

• Federal Court Litigation: When and where to seek review
• Prudencio v. Holder, Nihjawan v. Holder, Gonzalez v. Duenas Alvarez, and other recent decisions
• Padilla v. Kentucky and Habeas Corpus

Wednesday, March 28 is the deadline to sign up. For more info, including speaker bios, detailed curriculum, and registration information, please see: Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201202.shtm. Fax form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/201202.pdf. Don't delay, sign up today.

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

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Letters of the Week: Honza Prchal

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event
March 29-30, College Part MD - University of Maryland Office of Undergraduate Studies, and The University of Maryland Law School is pleased to present Born in the USA: The Politics of Birthright Citizenship in Historical Perspective. Their goal: to place in historical perspective the current debate as to whether the United States ought to reconsider birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to most persons born on the soil of the United States. For more information, see http://www.newamerica.umd.edu/conferences.html#born.

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Comment: Eleven Years Of Archives - ILW.COM has published Immigration Daily every single business day for over ten years, since May 2000 (except for one day in 2002 when our server was hacked.) We keep the entire archive of Immigration Daily on our website here. If you want to find, refer to or link to a particular Immigration Daily issue you can use our archive to do so. If you are looking for a specific article or news item, we recommend that you use our site search to find it.

Article: The Great Overseas Jobs Creator by Erik Anderson

Article: Have You Been A Member Of The Communist Or Any Other Totalitarian Party? by Tsirina Goroshit

Bloggings: FGM + Other Serious Harm = Asylum by Jason Dzubow

Bloggings: April 2012 State Department Visa Bulletin Run Down by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: Supreme Court Reaffirms Right to Competent Counsel During Plea Negotiations by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: May Visa Bulletin Will Retrogress For Some EB-2 by Chris Musillo

News: USCIS Announces 18-Month Designation of Syria For Temporary Protected Status

News: DHS Releases Estimates Of Unauthorized Population In January 2011

Focus: Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference
The Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference by Gregory H. Siskind is co-published by ILW.COM and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the partial Table of Contents is as follows:

• Part I: Complying With Immigration Laws: Form I-9 General Concepts; Completing the I-9 Form; Reverification; Recordkeeping; Electronic I-9 Systems; Knowledge of Unlawful Immigration Status; Unfair Immigration Practices; Penalties and Other Risks; IRCA Compliance Tips; Conducting an I-9 Self-Audit; E-Verify, IMAGE, and SSNVS; Social Security No-Match Letters; Mergers and Acquisitions; State Employer Immigration Laws ? Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia
• Part II: An Overview of the U.S. Immigration System: Nonimmigrant Visas, Immigrant Visas (the "Green Card"), Asylees and Refugees

For more info on this book, see here (fax version, see here).

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

CLE Immigration Event

Memphis, TN - (May 18-19, 2012) The Federal Bar Association in conjunction with the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA; the Mid-South Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, invite you to join us for one of the most exciting national immigration conferences available this year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who of well-renowned AILA attorneys and government officials including Judges from The US Circuit Court of Appeals, EOIR and other former and current Immigration Judges from across the country, and counsel from The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL). This conference also offers the opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and USCIS supervisors as they discuss various immigration issues that affect both the Mid-South and the nation as a whole. Program includes special tracks for pro bono attorneys as well as criminal lawyers. Earn up to 12 CLE hours (with a possibility of 3 ethics hours offered) and have fun, too. Early bird deadline is April 15, 2012. This Conference is limited to 400 Participants. Feel free to check out the preliminary brochure. Also, check out the housing and other information see here.

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Letters of the Week: Honza Prchal

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event

March 28, Washington, DC - The USCIS Office of Citizenship and Office of Public Engagement is pleased to invite any interested individuals to participate in a meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Eastern) regarding the Fiscal Year 2012 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. The purpose of this meeting is to collect questions and make clarifications, where possible, regarding the grant program application requirements and application process. For more information, see http://ow.ly/9SCHy

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Please email your letters to editor@ilw.com or post them directly as "Comment" below.

Comment: Migrating Religions - The Wall Street Journal reports on a comprehensive report on religion and migration by Pew Research Center which looked at the religious affiliations of world's 214 million migrants. Here are some of the highlights:

• Quarter of all Jews live in a country other than the one they were born in. Most of the 3.6 million Jewish immigrants, who include Holocaust survivors and Jews forced out of the Continent, left Europe, and 2.8 million of those ended up in Israel.
• Christians, who make up 33% of the global population, account for nearly half of the world's 214 million immigrants.
• Muslims are the second-largest group of migrants, making up 60 million, or 27%, of the world's immigrants.
• The US is the top destination for the world's migrating Christians and Buddhists, as well as those with no particular religious affiliation, including atheists and agnostics.

Please let us know your thoughts by writing to us at editor@ilw.com.

Article: TSA Grope and Pillage by Tony Shin

Article:Immigrants of the Week: Festus Ezeli and Dinaw Mengestu by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: The four horsemen of the immigration bureaucracy; ignorance, incompetence, idiocy and insanity by Roger Algase

News: USCIS Releases TRIG Statistics

News: US Embassy In New Delhi Announces Expansion Of Visa Interview Waiver Program

Focus: The Consular Posts Book
The Table of Contents for "The Consular Posts Book" is as follows:
PART I. MAJOR CONSULAR POSTS
A chapter each on - Argentina - Buenos Aires; Armenia - Yerevan; Australia - Sydney; Brazil - Sao Paulo; Canada -Toronto; China - Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai; Colombia - Bogota; France - Paris; Germany - Frankfurt, and Munich; Haiti - Port au Prince; India - Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi; Jamaica - Kingston; Nigeria - Lagos; Philippines - Manila; Taiwan - Taipei; Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain; United Kingdom - London; Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City.
PART II. THEORY AND PRACTICE
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: New Attorney Vulnerabilities in International Practice
Chapter 3: Trade and Immigration Tightening? NAFTA, WTO, GATS Soup to Nuts
Chapter 4: Tips for Avoiding B-1/B-2 Visa Denials and Correcting other Refusal Issues with the Consul
Chapter 5: The Visa Waiver Program (VWP): Not As Simple and Easy As It Looks
Chapter 6: Non-Immigrant Classes and Their U.S. Tax Obligations
Chapter 7: E-1/E-2 Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors
Chapter 8: The Consular Role in L-1 Blanket Petitions
Chapter 9: H-1B "Dependent Employees": From Labeling to Lawbreaking
Chapter 10: Temporary Assignment of H-1B Employees to Client Work Sites
Chapter 11: State Department Name-Checks and Security Advisory Opinions (SAOs)
Chapter 12: ICE Data-Mining and Federal Benefits Fraud Task Forces - Send In the Marines: Best Practices to Survive Audits and Task Forces
Chapter 13: What to do if Your Client's Visa is Denied: Visa Office Advisory Opinions
Chapter 14: A Template for Attorney Risk-Assessment
PART III. THE CONSULAR POSTS RESOURCES ON CD-ROM
For contributor bios, more info, and to order, please see: http://www.ilw.com/books/ConsularPosts.shtm. Or for fax, please see: http://www.ilw.com/books/ConsularPosts.pdf

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

Case Management Technology

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Letters of the Week: Kip Evan Steinberg, Roger Algase, Joe Whalen, R. Yang (3), Don Miller (3), Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Reading

Migration, Work and Citizenship in the New Global Order - By Ronaldo Munck, Carl Ulrik Schierup, and Raul Delgado Wise Routledge, 136 pp. Hardcover, ISBN: 0415683270, $125.00 - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415683270/

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Comment: Are You LinkedIn - ILW.COM cordially invites immigration professionals: attorneys, paralegals, law students and others to join the ILW.COM LinkedIn group. The ILW.COM LinkedIn Group is a place for you to enhance your network with others in the field, to discuss issues of mutual interest, and to keep on the top of the latest developments in immigration law.

Article: Ninth Circuit on How Collateral Estoppel Applies in Immigration Proceedings by Joseph P. Whalen

Article: All-In-One Vendors: I-9 Risks Every C-Level Exec Must Know by Ann Cun

Bloggings: UN Report: Obama Administration Allegedly Tortured 16 gay and transgender Immigrants Held in Immigration Detention by Matthew Kolken

News: DHS Releases Testimony Of Assistant Secretary Heyman On REAL ID

News: DHS Releases Testimony Of Secretary Napolitano On DHS 2013 Budget Request

Focus: THE H-1B BOOK -
THE H-1B BOOK is Edited by Karen Weinstock, and features contributions by Prakash Khatri, Courtney Black, Mikiel J. Davids, Melissa Downing, Rajeshri Patel, Ari J. Sauer, and Elissa Taub. The Table of Contents is as follows:
I. and II. FOREWORD and INTRODUCTION
III. H-1B STEP BY STEP
First Step: Interview The Client
Second Step: Send The Client Intake Forms And Related Information
Third Step: Credentials: Verify That The Worker Has A US Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent
Fourth Step: Determine The Prevailing Wage
Fifth Step: Prepare And File The Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Sixth Step: Prepare The I-129, Related Forms And Petition Letter
Seventh Step: Send All The Forms And Petition Letter To The Client For Review and Signature
Eighth Step: Assemble The H-1B Petition And Send To The USCIS Service Center
Ninth Step: Troubleshooting
Tenth Step: Post-Approval Case Management
IV. ADVANCED H-1B ISSUES
H-1B Degree Equivalency
Reviewing The Path To Permanent Residency
Traveling On An H-1B Visa While Petition Or Application Is Pending
Dealing With Gaps In Employment
Temporary Visa Alternatives To The H-1B
The History And Economic Impact Of The H-1B Visa
When Are H-1B Visas Cap Exempt?
V. and VI. ESSENTIAL MEMORANDA and CD-ROM RESOURCE MATERIALS
For more information about the book and to order, see here. For the fax form, see here.

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

 

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

 

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

 

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Letters of the Week: Roger Algase, Joe Whalen, R. Yang (3), Don Miller (2), Peter Allen

 

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event
March 28, Tele-Conference - The Enforcement and Removal Operations is pleased to interview the ICE public advocate, Andrew Lorenzen-Strait. The public advocate is a new position within the Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations who builds constructive relationships with the community . mailto:cisombudsman.publicaffairs@dhs.gov

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Comment: Job Openings - The ideal time to start looking for a job is now. The recession has ended, and small and large law firms are looking for immigration attorneys, paralegals and professionals. Today, Immigration Daily features multiple job openings in New York, N.Y. Scroll down, and start sending your applications!

Article: A Stop On The Underground Railroad by Lynn Atherton-Bloxham

Article: INA 214(b) by T V Krishnamurthy

Bloggings: Immigration Options for DREAMers under EXISTING Law by Angelo Paparelli

Bloggings: PERM Telephone Workshops by Joel Stewart

Bloggings: Words Matter by Laura Danielson

Bloggings: Will Former Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi be Deported? by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: From Private Attorney to NGO Director by Jason Dzubow

Bloggings: TB Awareness Campaign By US Embassy - Manila by Chris Musillo

News: DOL Publishes Guidance On Transition Period for H-2B Program

News: DOL Releases Presentation On H-2B program Enforcement

News: DOL Releases Stakeholder Presentation On 2012 H-2B Final Rule

News: USCIS Grants Temporary Extension Of Accommodation For Sheepherders In H-2A Status

Focus: The EB-5 Book
We are pleased to announce a new comprehensive book on EB5 matters. The outline is as follows:

I. For Attorneys

• For the Immigration practitioner representing employment-creating investors
  
• Legal Ethics
  
• Securities Law
  
• Tax Law
  

II. For Regional Centers and Foreign Investors

• Program Overview
  
• Key Logistical Issues
  
• Groundwork Before Getting Started
  
• Building Your I-924 Submission Package
  
• Positioning and Marketing to Foreign Investors
  
• Financial Overview
  
• The Direct/Individual EB-5 Option
  
• Keeping Up to Date
  

III. Resource Materials

• Comprehensive Resource Materials
  

For more info and to order, please see: http://www.ilw.com/books/theEB5book.shtm. For info/ordering by fax, please see: http://www.ilw.com/books/theEB5book.pdf.

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@gmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

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Letters of the Week: Joe Whalen, R. Yang (2), Don Miller (2), Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: New Position

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that the Attorney General has appointed a new Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Effective March 26, 2012, David L. Neal, previously Vice Chairman of the BIA, will serve the agency as Chairman. Mr. Neal has been the Acting Chairman of the BIA since June 2009. www.justice.gov/eoir.

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Article: Issue of 221(g) and Other Delays for H-1BS in India by Nalini Mahadevan

Article: How to Make Your Organization More Attractive for an Acquisition by Ann Cun

Bloggings: EB-2 Expected To Retrogress by Chris Musillo

Bloggings: Is the Obama Administration "Cooking the Books" on Enforcement Statistics? by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: The Republicans move ahead with plans to impose their rich white males only agenda on America by Roger Algase

News: USCIS Releases Transcript Of Director Mayorkas' Press Conference Discussing Strategic Priorities For 2012

Focus: The Physician Immigration Book - Shipping Now
ILW.COM is pleased to announce The Physician Immigration Book edited by Robert Aronson. Contributors are: Mary Amundson, Robert Aronson, Lisa Atkins, Therese Bart, Janice Bianco, Ingrid Brey, Brian Bruner, Elise Bruner, Jacqueline Bucar, Lisa Claypool, Kristi Crawford, Karen Dean, Alex Dgebuadze, Robert Divine, Goldie Domingue, Maria Fritzinger Elias, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Roberta Freedman, Kristen Harris, Wendy Hess, Dayna Kelly, Khorzad Mehta, Jennifer Minear, Bruce Morrison, George Newman, Elizabeth Neuwirth, Ana Pottratz Acosta, Karen Pollins, Jennell Prentice, Elizabeth Quinn, Michelle Scimecca, Suzanne Seltzer, Carl Shusterman, Greg Siskind, Rita Sostrin, Tim Skinner, Sarah Peterson Strensrud, Margaret Stock, Hamel Vyas, Tracy Wallowicz, David Ware, Nathan Waxman, Andrew Wizner and Robert Whitehill
The book outline is as follows:
INTRODUCTION

• Healthigration: Immigration Meets Healthcare Reform by Robert Aronson

THE PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE AND HEALTHCARE REALITIES

• U.S. Physician Workforce Policy And The Role Of International Medical Graduates: Modest Proposals For A New Era by Kristen Harris
• Immigration Attorneys And In-House Recruiters: The Essential Connection by Tim Skinner and Jennell Prentice
• Rural Healthcare & Conrad 30 J-1 Waivers by Mary Amundson, and Therese Bart

THE J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM: VIEWS FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE

• The Evolution Of The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program And The Foreign Residence Obligation: How They Developed To Control Employment In Graduate Medical Education By International Medical Graduates by Ingrid K. Brey
• ECFMG Role in Administering the J-1 Physician Program by Eleanor Fitzpatrick & Tracy Wallowicz
• J-1 Clinical Training For Physicians: Institutional Consideration & Concepts by Lisa E. Claypool and Hamel Vyas
• International Medical Graduates And The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program: Institutional Roles And Responsibilities by Janice Bianco

STARTING THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS: THE ART OF THE CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS

• Physician Intake And Issue Spotting by Robert S. Whitehill

J-1 WAIVER STRATEGY AND PRACTICE FOR PHYSICIANS

• 50 Ways To 30 Waivers: The Conrad State 30 Program by Suzanne Seltzer
• Fundamentals And Relevance Of Underserved Designations by Robert D. Aronson
• Interested Government Agency (IGA) Clinical Waiver Programs by Goldie C. Domingue
• The New Veterans Health Administration - Again? by Michelle M. Eaton Scimecca
• J-1 Waivers Through the U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS) - Promoting Excellence And Impact In Biomedical Research by Elizabeth Quinn

H-1B TEMPORARY WORKER CONSIDERATIONS AND STRATEGY FOR PHYSICIANS

• Brief Overview Of Physician's Use Of H-1B Visa Category by George S. Newman
• H-1B Visas For Physicians-In-Training: A Marathon Or An Obstacle Course? by Alexander Dgebuadze and Rita Sostrin
• Tracking The Intractable: H-1B Fulfillment Issues For International Medical Graduates by Khorzad Mehta
• A Look At Selected Cutting Edge Issues For H1-B International Medical Graduates by Andrew L. Wizner
• CSpouses Should Derive More H-1B Time Along With The Green Card Process by Robert Divine
• Who Calls The Shots: The Corporate Practice Of Medicine And Defining The Employer In H-1B Physician Cases by Jacqueline D. Bucar and Elizabeth M. Neuwirth

ASSESSING ALL POSSIBILITIES: OTHER NONIMMIGRANT VISA OPTIONS FOR PHYSICIANS

• Alternative Non-Immigrant Visa Options For International Medical Graduates by Roberta Freedman and Lisa Atkins
• Canadian Physicians - Separate And Unequal by Carl Shusterman

LONG TERM OPTIONS: PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND NATURALIZATION

• Threading The Needle: Counseling The International Medical Graduate On Options For Lawful Permanent Residence by Jennifer A. Minear
• Traversing The Permanent Residence Landscape For International Medical Graduates: A Comparative Analysis by Brian T. Bruner
• Take One Aspirin And A Zantac Before Proceeding: The Alien Labor Certification Process For Physicians by Wendy Castor Hess, Karen M. Pollins and Maria P. Fritzinger Elias
• "Establishing Business Necessity In Physician Labor Certification: Is It Ever A Necessity? by Dayna Kelly
• "The Special Handling Labor Certification In The Context Of Medical Schools by David Ware
• Obtaining The NIW Attestation Letter Of Support: Practical Guidance And Considerations by Elise Bruner
• Searching For The Five-Year Cure: Eligibility Issues Following Completion Of The Employment Obligation In NIW Cases by Robert Aronson and Ana Pottratz Acosta
• Twelve Years After: Six Post - NYSDOT Physician NIWs: 2010 Update by Nathan Waxman and Karen L. Dean
• Military Service As An Option For Foreign Health Care Professionals by Margaret D. Stock

COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

• The Legacy Of Kutty: Does Kutty Change Who Is Responsible For Paying H-1B Attorney Fees? by Sarah Peterson Stensrud

DESIGNING A BETTER MOUSETRAP: SOME THOUGHTS ON LEGISLATIVE REFORM

• The Legislative Horizon For Physician Immigration by Greg Siskind
• A Simpler Future For FMGs - The MD Visa by Bruce A. Morrison

For more info on The Physician Immigration Book and to order:
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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@gmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

CLE Immigration Event

Memphis, TN - (May 18-19, 2012) The Federal Bar Association in conjunction with the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA; the Mid-South Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, invite you to join us for one of the most exciting national immigration conferences available this year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who of well-renowned AILA attorneys and government officials including Judges from The US Circuit Court of Appeals, EOIR and other former and current Immigration Judges from across the country, and counsel from The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL). This conference also offers the opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and USCIS supervisors as they discuss various immigration issues that affect both the Mid-South and the nation as a whole. Program includes special tracks for pro bono attorneys as well as criminal lawyers. Earn up to 12 CLE hours (with a possibility of 3 ethics hours offered) and have fun, too. Early bird deadline is April 15, 2012. This Conference is limited to 400 Participants. Feel free to check out the preliminary brochure. Also, check out the housing and other information see here.

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Letters of the Week: Don Miller, Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: New Office
Maged & Rost, PC, Immigration Law Group is pleased to announce that we have relocated our office to 92 State Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, telephone: (617) 720-5577. www.immigrantconnect.com.

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Mar 26 - Eleven Years Of Archives

Comment: Eleven Years Of Archives - ILW.COM has published Immigration Daily every single business day for over ten years, since May 2000 (except for one day in 2002 when our server was hacked.) We keep the entire archive of Immigration Daily on our website here. If you want to find, refer to or link to a particular Immigration Daily issue you can use our archive to do so. If you are looking for a specific article or news item, we recommend that you use our site search to find it.

Article: The Great Overseas Jobs Creator by Erik Anderson

Article: Have You Been A Member Of The Communist Or Any Other Totalitarian Party? by Tsirina Goroshit

Bloggings: FGM + Other Serious Harm = Asylum by Jason Dzubow

Bloggings: April 2012 State Department Visa Bulletin Run Down by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: Supreme Court Reaffirms Right to Competent Counsel During Plea Negotiations by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: May Visa Bulletin Will Retrogress For Some EB-2 by Chris Musillo

News: USCIS Announces 18-Month Designation of Syria For Temporary Protected Status

News: DHS Releases Estimates Of Unauthorized Population In January 2011

Focus: Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference
The Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference by Gregory H. Siskind is co-published by ILW.COM and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the partial Table of Contents is as follows:

• Part I: Complying With Immigration Laws: Form I-9 General Concepts; Completing the I-9 Form; Reverification; Recordkeeping; Electronic I-9 Systems; Knowledge of Unlawful Immigration Status; Unfair Immigration Practices; Penalties and Other Risks; IRCA Compliance Tips; Conducting an I-9 Self-Audit; E-Verify, IMAGE, and SSNVS; Social Security No-Match Letters; Mergers and Acquisitions; State Employer Immigration Laws ? Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia
• Part II: An Overview of the U.S. Immigration System: Nonimmigrant Visas, Immigrant Visas (the "Green Card"), Asylees and Refugees

For more info on this book, see here (fax version, see here).

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

CLE Immigration Event

Memphis, TN - (May 18-19, 2012) The Federal Bar Association in conjunction with the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA; the Mid-South Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, invite you to join us for one of the most exciting national immigration conferences available this year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who of well-renowned AILA attorneys and government officials including Judges from The US Circuit Court of Appeals, EOIR and other former and current Immigration Judges from across the country, and counsel from The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL). This conference also offers the opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and USCIS supervisors as they discuss various immigration issues that affect both the Mid-South and the nation as a whole. Program includes special tracks for pro bono attorneys as well as criminal lawyers. Earn up to 12 CLE hours (with a possibility of 3 ethics hours offered) and have fun, too. Early bird deadline is April 15, 2012. This Conference is limited to 400 Participants. Feel free to check out the preliminary brochure. Also, check out the housing and other information see here.

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Letters of the Week: Honza Prchal

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event

March 28, Washington, DC - The USCIS Office of Citizenship and Office of Public Engagement is pleased to invite any interested individuals to participate in a meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Eastern) regarding the Fiscal Year 2012 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. The purpose of this meeting is to collect questions and make clarifications, where possible, regarding the grant program application requirements and application process. For more information, see http://ow.ly/9SCHy

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Letters of the Week: Mar 26 - Mar 30

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Mar 23 - Migrating Religions

Comment: Migrating Religions - The Wall Street Journal reports on a comprehensive report on religion and migration by Pew Research Center which looked at the religious affiliations of world's 214 million migrants. Here are some of the highlights:

• Quarter of all Jews live in a country other than the one they were born in. Most of the 3.6 million Jewish immigrants, who include Holocaust survivors and Jews forced out of the Continent, left Europe, and 2.8 million of those ended up in Israel.
• Christians, who make up 33% of the global population, account for nearly half of the world's 214 million immigrants.
• Muslims are the second-largest group of migrants, making up 60 million, or 27%, of the world's immigrants.
• The US is the top destination for the world's migrating Christians and Buddhists, as well as those with no particular religious affiliation, including atheists and agnostics.

Please let us know your thoughts by writing to us at editor@ilw.com.

Article: TSA Grope and Pillage by Tony Shin

Article:Immigrants of the Week: Festus Ezeli and Dinaw Mengestu by Greg Siskind

Bloggings: The four horsemen of the immigration bureaucracy; ignorance, incompetence, idiocy and insanity by Roger Algase

News: USCIS Releases TRIG Statistics

News: US Embassy In New Delhi Announces Expansion Of Visa Interview Waiver Program

Focus: The Consular Posts Book
The Table of Contents for "The Consular Posts Book" is as follows:
PART I. MAJOR CONSULAR POSTS
A chapter each on - Argentina - Buenos Aires; Armenia - Yerevan; Australia - Sydney; Brazil - Sao Paulo; Canada -Toronto; China - Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai; Colombia - Bogota; France - Paris; Germany - Frankfurt, and Munich; Haiti - Port au Prince; India - Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi; Jamaica - Kingston; Nigeria - Lagos; Philippines - Manila; Taiwan - Taipei; Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain; United Kingdom - London; Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City.
PART II. THEORY AND PRACTICE
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: New Attorney Vulnerabilities in International Practice
Chapter 3: Trade and Immigration Tightening? NAFTA, WTO, GATS Soup to Nuts
Chapter 4: Tips for Avoiding B-1/B-2 Visa Denials and Correcting other Refusal Issues with the Consul
Chapter 5: The Visa Waiver Program (VWP): Not As Simple and Easy As It Looks
Chapter 6: Non-Immigrant Classes and Their U.S. Tax Obligations
Chapter 7: E-1/E-2 Treaty Traders and Treaty Investors
Chapter 8: The Consular Role in L-1 Blanket Petitions
Chapter 9: H-1B "Dependent Employees": From Labeling to Lawbreaking
Chapter 10: Temporary Assignment of H-1B Employees to Client Work Sites
Chapter 11: State Department Name-Checks and Security Advisory Opinions (SAOs)
Chapter 12: ICE Data-Mining and Federal Benefits Fraud Task Forces - Send In the Marines: Best Practices to Survive Audits and Task Forces
Chapter 13: What to do if Your Client's Visa is Denied: Visa Office Advisory Opinions
Chapter 14: A Template for Attorney Risk-Assessment
PART III. THE CONSULAR POSTS RESOURCES ON CD-ROM
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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - NYC midtown boutique immigration law firm is seeking an Associate with 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). The ideal candidate has 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 mneedleman@levittandneedleman.com .

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Well-reputed, mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@hotmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

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Letters of the Week: Kip Evan Steinberg, Roger Algase, Joe Whalen, R. Yang (3), Don Miller (3), Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: Immigration Reading

Migration, Work and Citizenship in the New Global Order - By Ronaldo Munck, Carl Ulrik Schierup, and Raul Delgado Wise Routledge, 136 pp. Hardcover, ISBN: 0415683270, $125.00 - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415683270/

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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 1995-2012 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.

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Publisher:  Sam Udani    ISSN:   1930-062X
Advisory Board: Jason Dzubow, Rami Fakhoury, Matthew Kolken, Chris Musillo, Greg Siskind, Joel Stewart, Margaret Wong

Mar - 22- Are You LinkedIn

Comment: Are You LinkedIn - ILW.COM cordially invites immigration professionals: attorneys, paralegals, law students and others to join the ILW.COM LinkedIn group. The ILW.COM LinkedIn Group is a place for you to enhance your network with others in the field, to discuss issues of mutual interest, and to keep on the top of the latest developments in immigration law.

Article: Ninth Circuit on How Collateral Estoppel Applies in Immigration Proceedings by Joseph P. Whalen

Article: All-In-One Vendors: I-9 Risks Every C-Level Exec Must Know by Ann Cun

Bloggings: UN Report: Obama Administration Allegedly Tortured 16 gay and transgender Immigrants Held in Immigration Detention by Matthew Kolken

News: DHS Releases Testimony Of Assistant Secretary Heyman On REAL ID

News: DHS Releases Testimony Of Secretary Napolitano On DHS 2013 Budget Request

Focus: THE H-1B BOOK -
THE H-1B BOOK is Edited by Karen Weinstock, and features contributions by Prakash Khatri, Courtney Black, Mikiel J. Davids, Melissa Downing, Rajeshri Patel, Ari J. Sauer, and Elissa Taub. The Table of Contents is as follows:
I. and II. FOREWORD and INTRODUCTION
III. H-1B STEP BY STEP
First Step: Interview The Client
Second Step: Send The Client Intake Forms And Related Information
Third Step: Credentials: Verify That The Worker Has A US Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent
Fourth Step: Determine The Prevailing Wage
Fifth Step: Prepare And File The Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Sixth Step: Prepare The I-129, Related Forms And Petition Letter
Seventh Step: Send All The Forms And Petition Letter To The Client For Review and Signature
Eighth Step: Assemble The H-1B Petition And Send To The USCIS Service Center
Ninth Step: Troubleshooting
Tenth Step: Post-Approval Case Management
IV. ADVANCED H-1B ISSUES
H-1B Degree Equivalency
Reviewing The Path To Permanent Residency
Traveling On An H-1B Visa While Petition Or Application Is Pending
Dealing With Gaps In Employment
Temporary Visa Alternatives To The H-1B
The History And Economic Impact Of The H-1B Visa
When Are H-1B Visas Cap Exempt?
V. and VI. ESSENTIAL MEMORANDA and CD-ROM RESOURCE MATERIALS
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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

 

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ComingsNGoings: Immigration Event
March 28, Tele-Conference - The Enforcement and Removal Operations is pleased to interview the ICE public advocate, Andrew Lorenzen-Strait. The public advocate is a new position within the Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations who builds constructive relationships with the community . mailto:cisombudsman.publicaffairs@dhs.gov

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Mar 21 - Job Openings

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Article: A Stop On The Underground Railroad by Lynn Atherton-Bloxham

Article: INA 214(b) by T V Krishnamurthy

Bloggings: Immigration Options for DREAMers under EXISTING Law by Angelo Paparelli

Bloggings: PERM Telephone Workshops by Joel Stewart

Bloggings: Words Matter by Laura Danielson

Bloggings: Will Former Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi be Deported? by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: From Private Attorney to NGO Director by Jason Dzubow

Bloggings: TB Awareness Campaign By US Embassy - Manila by Chris Musillo

News: DOL Publishes Guidance On Transition Period for H-2B Program

News: DOL Releases Presentation On H-2B program Enforcement

News: DOL Releases Stakeholder Presentation On 2012 H-2B Final Rule

News: USCIS Grants Temporary Extension Of Accommodation For Sheepherders In H-2A Status

Focus: The EB-5 Book
We are pleased to announce a new comprehensive book on EB5 matters. The outline is as follows:

I. For Attorneys

• For the Immigration practitioner representing employment-creating investors
  
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• Program Overview
  
• Key Logistical Issues
  
• Groundwork Before Getting Started
  
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• Positioning and Marketing to Foreign Investors
  
• Financial Overview
  
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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@gmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

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Letters of the Week: Joe Whalen, R. Yang (2), Don Miller (2), Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: New Position

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that the Attorney General has appointed a new Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Effective March 26, 2012, David L. Neal, previously Vice Chairman of the BIA, will serve the agency as Chairman. Mr. Neal has been the Acting Chairman of the BIA since June 2009. www.justice.gov/eoir.

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Bloggings: Is the Obama Administration "Cooking the Books" on Enforcement Statistics? by Matthew Kolken

Bloggings: The Republicans move ahead with plans to impose their rich white males only agenda on America by Roger Algase

News: USCIS Releases Transcript Of Director Mayorkas' Press Conference Discussing Strategic Priorities For 2012

Focus: The Physician Immigration Book - Shipping Now
ILW.COM is pleased to announce The Physician Immigration Book edited by Robert Aronson. Contributors are: Mary Amundson, Robert Aronson, Lisa Atkins, Therese Bart, Janice Bianco, Ingrid Brey, Brian Bruner, Elise Bruner, Jacqueline Bucar, Lisa Claypool, Kristi Crawford, Karen Dean, Alex Dgebuadze, Robert Divine, Goldie Domingue, Maria Fritzinger Elias, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Roberta Freedman, Kristen Harris, Wendy Hess, Dayna Kelly, Khorzad Mehta, Jennifer Minear, Bruce Morrison, George Newman, Elizabeth Neuwirth, Ana Pottratz Acosta, Karen Pollins, Jennell Prentice, Elizabeth Quinn, Michelle Scimecca, Suzanne Seltzer, Carl Shusterman, Greg Siskind, Rita Sostrin, Tim Skinner, Sarah Peterson Strensrud, Margaret Stock, Hamel Vyas, Tracy Wallowicz, David Ware, Nathan Waxman, Andrew Wizner and Robert Whitehill
The book outline is as follows:
INTRODUCTION

• Healthigration: Immigration Meets Healthcare Reform by Robert Aronson

THE PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE AND HEALTHCARE REALITIES

• U.S. Physician Workforce Policy And The Role Of International Medical Graduates: Modest Proposals For A New Era by Kristen Harris
• Immigration Attorneys And In-House Recruiters: The Essential Connection by Tim Skinner and Jennell Prentice
• Rural Healthcare & Conrad 30 J-1 Waivers by Mary Amundson, and Therese Bart

THE J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM: VIEWS FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE

• The Evolution Of The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program And The Foreign Residence Obligation: How They Developed To Control Employment In Graduate Medical Education By International Medical Graduates by Ingrid K. Brey
• ECFMG Role in Administering the J-1 Physician Program by Eleanor Fitzpatrick & Tracy Wallowicz
• J-1 Clinical Training For Physicians: Institutional Consideration & Concepts by Lisa E. Claypool and Hamel Vyas
• International Medical Graduates And The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program: Institutional Roles And Responsibilities by Janice Bianco

STARTING THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS: THE ART OF THE CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS

• Physician Intake And Issue Spotting by Robert S. Whitehill

J-1 WAIVER STRATEGY AND PRACTICE FOR PHYSICIANS

• 50 Ways To 30 Waivers: The Conrad State 30 Program by Suzanne Seltzer
• Fundamentals And Relevance Of Underserved Designations by Robert D. Aronson
• Interested Government Agency (IGA) Clinical Waiver Programs by Goldie C. Domingue
• The New Veterans Health Administration - Again? by Michelle M. Eaton Scimecca
• J-1 Waivers Through the U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS) - Promoting Excellence And Impact In Biomedical Research by Elizabeth Quinn

H-1B TEMPORARY WORKER CONSIDERATIONS AND STRATEGY FOR PHYSICIANS

• Brief Overview Of Physician's Use Of H-1B Visa Category by George S. Newman
• H-1B Visas For Physicians-In-Training: A Marathon Or An Obstacle Course? by Alexander Dgebuadze and Rita Sostrin
• Tracking The Intractable: H-1B Fulfillment Issues For International Medical Graduates by Khorzad Mehta
• A Look At Selected Cutting Edge Issues For H1-B International Medical Graduates by Andrew L. Wizner
• CSpouses Should Derive More H-1B Time Along With The Green Card Process by Robert Divine
• Who Calls The Shots: The Corporate Practice Of Medicine And Defining The Employer In H-1B Physician Cases by Jacqueline D. Bucar and Elizabeth M. Neuwirth

ASSESSING ALL POSSIBILITIES: OTHER NONIMMIGRANT VISA OPTIONS FOR PHYSICIANS

• Alternative Non-Immigrant Visa Options For International Medical Graduates by Roberta Freedman and Lisa Atkins
• Canadian Physicians - Separate And Unequal by Carl Shusterman

LONG TERM OPTIONS: PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND NATURALIZATION

• Threading The Needle: Counseling The International Medical Graduate On Options For Lawful Permanent Residence by Jennifer A. Minear
• Traversing The Permanent Residence Landscape For International Medical Graduates: A Comparative Analysis by Brian T. Bruner
• Take One Aspirin And A Zantac Before Proceeding: The Alien Labor Certification Process For Physicians by Wendy Castor Hess, Karen M. Pollins and Maria P. Fritzinger Elias
• "Establishing Business Necessity In Physician Labor Certification: Is It Ever A Necessity? by Dayna Kelly
• "The Special Handling Labor Certification In The Context Of Medical Schools by David Ware
• Obtaining The NIW Attestation Letter Of Support: Practical Guidance And Considerations by Elise Bruner
• Searching For The Five-Year Cure: Eligibility Issues Following Completion Of The Employment Obligation In NIW Cases by Robert Aronson and Ana Pottratz Acosta
• Twelve Years After: Six Post - NYSDOT Physician NIWs: 2010 Update by Nathan Waxman and Karen L. Dean
• Military Service As An Option For Foreign Health Care Professionals by Margaret D. Stock

COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

• The Legacy Of Kutty: Does Kutty Change Who Is Responsible For Paying H-1B Attorney Fees? by Sarah Peterson Stensrud

DESIGNING A BETTER MOUSETRAP: SOME THOUGHTS ON LEGISLATIVE REFORM

• The Legislative Horizon For Physician Immigration by Greg Siskind
• A Simpler Future For FMGs - The MD Visa by Bruce A. Morrison

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Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - Mid-size firm located in downtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced immigration attorney. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, and handle PERM cases, H-1B & other NIVs, and have 1+ years of experience. Send your cover letter and resume at immigration.jobNY@gmail.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney

New York, NY - The Law Offices of Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC is seeking an immigration attorney to handle own caseload of complex business immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2, PERM, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, L-1A and L-1B petitions and similar. Our new associate can expect to have significant responsibility for cases and enjoy much client contact. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills and has 3+years of relevant experience. Salary D.O.E. Part-time possible. Please email CV and writing sample to mcohen@cohenlawfirm.com.

CLE Immigration Event

Memphis, TN - (May 18-19, 2012) The Federal Bar Association in conjunction with the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA; the Mid-South Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, invite you to join us for one of the most exciting national immigration conferences available this year. The confirmed speaker line-up is a who's who of well-renowned AILA attorneys and government officials including Judges from The US Circuit Court of Appeals, EOIR and other former and current Immigration Judges from across the country, and counsel from The Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL). This conference also offers the opportunity to hear from a panel of ICE and USCIS supervisors as they discuss various immigration issues that affect both the Mid-South and the nation as a whole. Program includes special tracks for pro bono attorneys as well as criminal lawyers. Earn up to 12 CLE hours (with a possibility of 3 ethics hours offered) and have fun, too. Early bird deadline is April 15, 2012. This Conference is limited to 400 Participants. Feel free to check out the preliminary brochure. Also, check out the housing and other information see here.

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Letters of the Week: Don Miller, Peter Allen

ComingsNGoings: New Office
Maged & Rost, PC, Immigration Law Group is pleased to announce that we have relocated our office to 92 State Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, telephone: (617) 720-5577. www.immigrantconnect.com.

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